Firstly, thank you all so much for the lovely comments about my Central Park Hoodie. I think thats some sort of comment record for me!! I feel very spoilt by all your compliments so thank you :)
I do really love it and I've been wearing it pretty much every day. Its intensely satisfying to know I MADE it (and its all Ok and it fits!!) , and that all the time and effort (and angst) was worth it
Since the marathon that was making-something-me-sized, I've been back to do some smaller things. I want to get back to my Wicked too but the weather is so grotty at the moment I'm not in too much hurry as I'm thinking I wouldn't get to wear it till Spring anyway. In the meantime I have a few things to get on with.
On the needles are a couple of soakers. One is a swap with Leah which I probably deserve a 'bad friend' award for considering how long it has taken me to do my end of the swap. Sorry hun!! It's turned out very cute so far. I tried a new type of girly hem, sort of a vintage inspired kind of thing. I'll post directions for it once I 'm done
This week I've also had a go at making something with beads...my first ever go at beading! Very fun. I went to a local bead shop which would be heaven if you are into making your own jewellry. Walls and walls of every colour under the sun, every size beads. I made some stitch markers for the hand dyed yarn swap I signed up for - which I can't show just yet ;) of course - and since I was having so much fun (and some much enjoyed Mummy only time) I decided I couldn't possibly not make myself a couple more.
The soaker I'm making for Leah uses the fabulous PimpMyLongies pattern which involves short rows. The pattern tells you to place marker A at the start of the round and B & C for marking where the short rows go...so this is what I made for myself
Later when you get to the gusset you need 4 markers so next time ( hehe) I go back I think I'll make a marker for "D" as well! Great way to keep track of where you are up to. They are a pretty simple design but work great. I think I'll have to be careful though this could get addictive!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Been making stuff
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12 comments:
Ohhhhhhhhhh love that little cardy!
And do I sense a new hobby on the horizon???????
HAHAHA. I just now realised it was the leg cuff! ROFL. I totally thought it was the back of a cardy with a ruffle edge. Couldn't figure out why you didn't comment on it. DOH!
Its sort of a soaker but I used the PML pattern so kind of like knickers hehe with a frilly LEG CUFF. lol. Tried not to give too much away in case L wants a surprise :)
They're so cute! I'm always on the lookout for new markers (hint hint!)
oh to have pink frilly knickers cuffs!!
Love the stitch markers!
great idea on the stitch markers with the letters, I really want to learn to make some myself.
Love the frills
Hi there, I am new to your blog, so thought that I would say hello. I love your stich markers I am always talking about making some but never quite get around to it, maybe this weekend! Your hoody is amazing too, I am looking forward to the day when I am confident enough to knit something like this! Just looking through your blog and came across your little mice, so cute. I actually knitted one of these, but the one with the flower design, first time using 2 colours and it wasn't good, ended up looking more like a mole, cat is getting it for Xmas. X
The stitch markers look great! Made me giggle that you used the letters though! LOL
And yes you will have to tell us how you did the old-fashioned bloomers frill on the shorties! It looks cool!
ok ok ok so I peeked a little hehe. You aren't giving much away but I must say I LOVE the colour :D less than 2 weeks now before I come a visiting :)
lol yes watch that beading it can take over *whistle* *wink* lol I love love love love the frill!!!! I can't wait to you post the pattern its just want I am after for the bottom of this anouk I am knitting for this wee missy baking away :D
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