Are we there yet?
My latest project is a crocheted bear for Bump. I’m using a gorgeous hand-painted yarn and I can’t wait to see how it turns out. The pattern is one from DMC by Val Pierce and uses a crochet cotton to make something quite tiny, my DK weight yarn should make a good baby-sized bear. In [...]
Yesterday was our 20 week anomaly scan. That’s where they look at all the bits and pieces and search for any problems. We got to see Bump’s heart beating and the blood flowing through it – you could even see the detail of the four chambers, totally amazing stuff! We also saw the diaphragm, kidneys, [...]
A WIP Wednesday update with a difference – I’m pleased to be able to finally show the world our little Bump. These pictures were taken at the 14 week scan just before Christmas, it was amazing to see Bump open and close it’s little hands as though waving at us, and to dig it’s feet [...]
I must say that I’m rather pleased with how this one is going. I’ve taken Meadowbrook by Stephen West and adjusted the pattern to work with Debbie Bliss Paloma. I’ve used a different cable pattern to the original – I wanted more defined cables. It’s going to be amazingly warm and Christian loves the colour [...]
Here’s a Splash of Mink blocking away. All the knitting is finished at last and once she’s dry I can start the sewing up. Must say, I really do think I should get some blocking wires… And a close up – no lifelines used during the making of this, no counting mistakes that I’m [...]
I picked up this skein of amazingly luxurious mink/cashmere blend yarn at the Knitting and Stitching show in London at the beginning of October. It’s so soft and such a gorgeous colour. I’m making the Amanda Neckwarmer with it, a small scarfette if you like. The yarn is a bit variable in thickness so it’s [...]
This is what I’m currently working on. I started this on September 10th. It’s my 4th ever knitted item and yes it’s lace. I’ve leant quite heavily on Jewelandarlin for support but now that I’m in Edinburgh I’m on my own – a scary and thrilling thought! The yarn is Wollmeise in Tutu Dark and [...]
