A Walk in the Park...

A Walk in the Park...
...Friday 18th December 2009.

Soft Grey Circular Scarf

Soft Grey Circular Scarf
This is a recently designed custom knit - now available here.

Irish Linen Snowballs

Irish Linen Snowballs

Ever had a good idea? Then had second thoughts that it may not be such a good idea after all.




These balls of Irish linen started life as a cardigan which found it's way to a charity shop. The previous owner of the cardie must not have observed the instruction to "wash with care". Despite it's reduced size I bought the cardigan because I liked the yarn so much. After washing it "with care" and wearing on a few occasions I had to concede it was far too small for me. At this point I had the idea to transform the cardigan by unravelling the yarn and knitting into a new "something" (yet to be decided). That was in July. Then it found it 's way into a drawer. Months later I still have the front and two sleeves to tackle. Unravelling this uneven yarn is not as easy as I thought, combined with the difficulty of cutting the tightly shrunken seams without cutting into the knitting. Is it too early to start a new "to do list" for 2010!

Have a good weekend

Have a good weekend!
Hello to existing followers and new followers. There haven't been too many blog updates recently. I've been catching up on Christmas knitting orders, fuelled by lots of cups of tea, completed just about everything. I'm planning escape the house very soon!

Thank you...

Thank you...

...to everyone who entered "Hand Knitted Things" 1st Anniversary Blog Giveaway, there were 237 lovely comments. The winner has been randomly selected and it is Sylvie from Maevy's Corner...

"Congrats on your first year! Thanks for the giveaway, I really like those wooden buttons!"

I have been in contact with Sylvie, her prize is wrapped and on it's way to her. Congratulations!

1st Anniversary Giveaway

1st Anniversary Giveaway
Hand Knitted Things is one year old!

To celebrate, I'm giving away, to one winner, some Christmas stocking fillers (pictured above, to keep for yourself or give to family and friends).

1. Handspun yarn sheep mascot
2. Selection of wooden buttons (for adding to your craft projects)
3. Knitted decorative flower brooch in winter colours for pinning to bags or jackets.

To Enter
Just leave a comment at the end of this post.
(if you would like to read more "Hand Knitted Things" become a follower too).

Entries are open from 29th November and close on Sunday 6th December 2009 12.00 noon GMT.
International entries are welcome.
Please ensure I am able to contact you.
The winner will be randomly selected and announce here.
The prize will be posted on or before 10th December 2009.

Checkerboard Throw

Checkerboard Throw

A recently finished project is this checkerboard turquoise throw. Very similar in design to the cushion cover and bedspread I made earlier this year. I have struggled to find more of this lovely yarn colour and have been told this shade is now discontinued which is very disappointing. Planning to make this design again soon in a shade of cream.

Need a Shawl?

Need a Shawl?
My new hand knitted shawl Soft Steel Grey- Winter 09/10, is slightly longer over the arms than last years with a smaller collar and now available here. I was delighted to see it chosen by Lora of CrochetRUs, in edition #6 November 09 of VivaLaModa - the online fashion magazine with emphasis on all things handmade. Click here to see the latest issue.

Yarn Gallery

Yarn Gallery...
Here's a selection of lovely yarns to look at, they're in a gallery I created on flickr. Click here to view.

Limited Edition Gift Boxes - Shophandmade UK

Limited Edition Gift Boxes

Shophandmade UK is offering 15 lovely gift boxes for sale. They are full of handmade items by UK artists and crafters. Shown above are the contents of Turquoise Box no. 1 you can see these gifts in more detail here. All fifteen boxes are available to buy from Folksy handmade selling site here.