tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60478959809032763942024-03-24T17:45:52.372+00:00Hand Knitted ThingsBlogHand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-75469660439299593762022-10-09T10:13:00.004+01:002022-10-09T10:13:58.879+01:00Autumn Woodland Scarf<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieD_qSYhabqFDU6IatzOY4Rx50cOlSUt39nAPZ0vGPaMubRX_YfAIFOn-Xhe5X6PaaUT8a5vF29Wt7yBsUsVS02-TR5K1t4JPuX_FtDVLHVJ6NGWqJxI0IIF-NzYS3XVr9-yy2CjXbRx2Qqtup6DWORBMuNyjVw_c0L468lI5bhUeJlGA3FFUHEtcj/s2578/57E02ABF-A762-4D24-B715-259ACAFE23E9_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="2408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieD_qSYhabqFDU6IatzOY4Rx50cOlSUt39nAPZ0vGPaMubRX_YfAIFOn-Xhe5X6PaaUT8a5vF29Wt7yBsUsVS02-TR5K1t4JPuX_FtDVLHVJ6NGWqJxI0IIF-NzYS3XVr9-yy2CjXbRx2Qqtup6DWORBMuNyjVw_c0L468lI5bhUeJlGA3FFUHEtcj/w598-h640/57E02ABF-A762-4D24-B715-259ACAFE23E9_1_201_a.heic" width="598" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Temperatures are falling and the evenings drawing in. How time flies, autumn is here once again. </span></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm enjoying the colourful leaves and berries this season has to offer and inspired by the local landscape. This knitting pattern was inspired by woodlands in the highlands of Scotland and features leaf motifs in four autumnal colours.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxoM4wL-iYbUmjhmPkKTop2AAfhaJrQcLv2UAmsOWhZaHKzvSDtuLIVrnz0RA5XfjVIxRg6DtWSyABc7Y320tWnEWy1Z1fc9xvvyi2Do3gSyMqcr2rHmNeIFgZw2cY0YPbJ0kNF7CSpia-2_zeJcO2wfL8CJ_LoiHN6u48SaPUf4dfNrrT0FkeKum/s3020/64D02C24-C397-4301-B39C-062255940659_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3020" data-original-width="2487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxoM4wL-iYbUmjhmPkKTop2AAfhaJrQcLv2UAmsOWhZaHKzvSDtuLIVrnz0RA5XfjVIxRg6DtWSyABc7Y320tWnEWy1Z1fc9xvvyi2Do3gSyMqcr2rHmNeIFgZw2cY0YPbJ0kNF7CSpia-2_zeJcO2wfL8CJ_LoiHN6u48SaPUf4dfNrrT0FkeKum/w528-h640/64D02C24-C397-4301-B39C-062255940659_1_201_a.heic" width="528" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Using the lovely <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/yarns/life-dk">Life DK by Stylecraft</a>, I've enjoyed working with this yarn in shades, Fern, Copper, Mustard, Heather and Parchment. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBuHkSMycmJQdsK36rHohUQK1wbtN6V3O8BrCKhBIY0B2k3gBlbu_BlysIIrxCMU2C7vPhcroDASI4ZIts1sXEROQD8LKP370ruadZ6dwAM5FdF8-z6YT3UAfO1_GahZa2BcaNAAyEuxAPHckkEKIGuXLWvQy-NtbRST2mT1l10TosowEUNa95zHs/s4032/2BCEBFA1-316B-47ED-8889-98EDB176D135_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBuHkSMycmJQdsK36rHohUQK1wbtN6V3O8BrCKhBIY0B2k3gBlbu_BlysIIrxCMU2C7vPhcroDASI4ZIts1sXEROQD8LKP370ruadZ6dwAM5FdF8-z6YT3UAfO1_GahZa2BcaNAAyEuxAPHckkEKIGuXLWvQy-NtbRST2mT1l10TosowEUNa95zHs/w480-h640/2BCEBFA1-316B-47ED-8889-98EDB176D135_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The scarf is knitted in the round with repeating leaf motifs on a neutral background. The pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience of stranded knitting where different colours of yarn are 'carried' across the back of the work. It also assumes an understanding of basic stitches and knitting terms including reading a colour chart.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Autumn Woodland Scarf is available to purchase and download from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-woodland-scarf">Ravelry</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1307578632/autumn-woodland-scarf?click_key=ec55b06327d51210e2dea00dc76be93ce8d70509%3A1307578632&click_sum=e0bd90b4&ref=shop_home_feat_3">Etsy</a>.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-KnBSLa0_oiSPtiyHWFuJc4lOzsQ-jWK4uioywWFYjxb-APQZxX8tc2LNk9Cv0B2VOLiQxDbdSd_ipIrS29skcmJz2cgnrGlN0bODLG9hMIYEN8slqSDrdiuh8SmZdHR2VG76HpanRG-Q-kwOP6Ro2tFVQyxrD_1lTqw6C6xydhCP1uxZUY8DM_H/s2832/BD24A476-5BAF-41FC-A484-AFB036E35B38_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="2194" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-KnBSLa0_oiSPtiyHWFuJc4lOzsQ-jWK4uioywWFYjxb-APQZxX8tc2LNk9Cv0B2VOLiQxDbdSd_ipIrS29skcmJz2cgnrGlN0bODLG9hMIYEN8slqSDrdiuh8SmZdHR2VG76HpanRG-Q-kwOP6Ro2tFVQyxrD_1lTqw6C6xydhCP1uxZUY8DM_H/w496-h640/BD24A476-5BAF-41FC-A484-AFB036E35B38_1_201_a.jpeg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-46792496169284751712022-05-12T06:12:00.018+01:002022-05-12T11:00:44.680+01:00Stylecraft Blogstars Garden Party<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5ijCOZ2Uq2lw4JXD4BnjSb-L1U8Ou9kU7gJ38G37rrrvEYBVgL9S2syW6OA9Zo56OnIX8BNC9DgZcv0huVp9kaXWS4XiIN8FIXqNF7jYMIMl6Okou0qFKxSEFLVJVQ91HC2HQP5k7iAeRmBj8VlRMREl2-Iv2zacylMxE8xBz6s7TJE-44-2ycIS/s2922/A5CC7812-C6A4-42D1-800F-B8CBD26CD951_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2452" data-original-width="2922" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5ijCOZ2Uq2lw4JXD4BnjSb-L1U8Ou9kU7gJ38G37rrrvEYBVgL9S2syW6OA9Zo56OnIX8BNC9DgZcv0huVp9kaXWS4XiIN8FIXqNF7jYMIMl6Okou0qFKxSEFLVJVQ91HC2HQP5k7iAeRmBj8VlRMREl2-Iv2zacylMxE8xBz6s7TJE-44-2ycIS/w640-h538/A5CC7812-C6A4-42D1-800F-B8CBD26CD951_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><span>Welcome! Thank you to Lucy at <a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/">Attic 24</a> for the lovely introduction to the <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/blogstars-garden-party">Stylecraft Blogstars Garden Party</a>. If you haven’t seen <a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2022/05/stylecraft-blogstars-garden-party.html">Lucy’s blog</a> post and her gorgeous <a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/garden-party-tins.html">Summertime Tins</a> crochet design <a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2022/05/stylecraft-blogstars-garden-party.html">check it out here</a>.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/blogstars-garden-party" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="578" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixaER97Osg8dXozC5Fpb2oSEV5lMuIgS3Eg7dkofwFiSNoYf3bSPIme7uLAOXwJezZ8R4jBBhDe5jM-pDpDrsNx6H2Y2lD376-zUaf9m4aCdGETNP2wls_W8ebqZKrW-IxKLO21aAj94z_Dxa-nsIzFGb-OlxE4S5FCkhoosVTTlL1OHc7aVYAJ6CX/w400-h206/AED19C7E-E9A0-4546-ABCF-D3653028FF21_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><span>Gardens are special places, during recent lockdowns they have become so much more important. Many parties and gatherings have been held outside p</span></span>roviding a place for socialising and wellbeing in all seasons. Even now when restrictions have lifted I enjoy afternoon tea with family and friends in the garden. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blogstars">Blogstars</a> have been busy designing a range of festive treats for knitters and crocheters. So, if you are planning a garden party this spring or summer, small or large, tea party for two or a Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration then checkout the designs. They will be revealed throughout the month of May, follow the link at the end of this post.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Inspired by garden trellis my design incorporates 9 pastel colours from the <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/yarns/special-dk">Stylecraft Special DK</a> range which has a huge number of 100 fabulous colours to chose from. Keep reading to the end of this post to find out how to win the yarn used in this project.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Colours chosen (from left to right in the image below): </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Wisteria, Pale Rose, Spearmint, Duck Egg, Lincoln, Pistachio, Vintage Peach, Camel, Parchment.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdRCKvc7zXJNaatPgV3n2YnL6ZHxOFv4KAU4cUSD6LgsUyTlmJFN3GYZadrJi8p9ciJJ98lPZCFShrZEQpUE-divJH7us-_9Re_j83bHZKb3b4lALMZI4uASlrV38ehDlIDv71odT0I5TfyH3Fm4sZCF_zfocv3saznIITX3EM6lv3haGfzsRgK1q/s3609/40A09271-E035-4A12-AE9E-133BB3235839_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="3609" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhdRCKvc7zXJNaatPgV3n2YnL6ZHxOFv4KAU4cUSD6LgsUyTlmJFN3GYZadrJi8p9ciJJ98lPZCFShrZEQpUE-divJH7us-_9Re_j83bHZKb3b4lALMZI4uASlrV38ehDlIDv71odT0I5TfyH3Fm4sZCF_zfocv3saznIITX3EM6lv3haGfzsRgK1q/w640-h442/40A09271-E035-4A12-AE9E-133BB3235839_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-tea-cosy-2">Trellis Tea Cosy</a> is my contribution to the garden party. It’s knitted in the round using stranded colour work technique with added decorative tassels. Pastel colours punctuate the spearmint trellis. (</span><span>The pattern is suitable for knitters with experience of stranded colour work and includes </span>written<span> instructions with a chart).</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuWOh0Vq2KsXmLJmN75KIROQU4zSSiJT-mTo-CxqFPHb9sRDs3YfRXtC13JEee950jHX9dw44EoNRe9iZQ-yoUTcBqZS0w_RkLPsIPSUVjv5-aKaeKVVimEEd_5ttWTgXO6PTi0AbN0wLy7buwQVJL816-StcIlfwA1Jwh6lzTcFQlYLJ1nuDK5Au/s2790/0F2C6509-4E42-4BB5-95EB-A2B9D466026D_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2484" data-original-width="2790" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuWOh0Vq2KsXmLJmN75KIROQU4zSSiJT-mTo-CxqFPHb9sRDs3YfRXtC13JEee950jHX9dw44EoNRe9iZQ-yoUTcBqZS0w_RkLPsIPSUVjv5-aKaeKVVimEEd_5ttWTgXO6PTi0AbN0wLy7buwQVJL816-StcIlfwA1Jwh6lzTcFQlYLJ1nuDK5Au/w640-h570/0F2C6509-4E42-4BB5-95EB-A2B9D466026D_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I think there's something a little bit retro about tea cosies as well as their practical use in the unreliable British summer weather. The dots of colour on this cosy remind me of those tiny biscuits with the swirls of coloured icing I loved so much as a child. Do you remember those biscuit treats?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RKDNyJmd4jghB9EMJUhQkHz27DoZJzgDI3gP2tTkh0vrNl0cyrY1_SwwGXQCkRrZKEBCz9hrmbnajpnCj_ZlYLdoEp_OwWFQBNEj3GVmCi_-T_VouONM3GLjZ0leA_usUZ1Jn-m3G_D8hnLJqLaIv7Q7nPCZrwzepOT0YbCknAxc-y-SGZ0TuQTu/s2971/E4CD9E10-5E17-449A-B0F5-5A401527A9B3_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2971" data-original-width="2406" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RKDNyJmd4jghB9EMJUhQkHz27DoZJzgDI3gP2tTkh0vrNl0cyrY1_SwwGXQCkRrZKEBCz9hrmbnajpnCj_ZlYLdoEp_OwWFQBNEj3GVmCi_-T_VouONM3GLjZ0leA_usUZ1Jn-m3G_D8hnLJqLaIv7Q7nPCZrwzepOT0YbCknAxc-y-SGZ0TuQTu/w518-h640/E4CD9E10-5E17-449A-B0F5-5A401527A9B3_1_201_a.heic" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>There was ample yarn left over from the tea cosy to make some <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-bunting">matching bunting</a>. </span>Adding some decorative bunting to a garden or outdoor area can make a familiar place feel festive.</span></p><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGtUVrQW_U-Hl5vrNM-kKwqMcW7SZMKk712epp3w2V-mWQ0_feph8fSOmQeqTv67E31Qud-nPU2elOpss73j_okR7KZTdpHMGtBe4v5v0hQKRjqNnW9IEG0ez9aQTFNcLrF8WRcQ7Qr9bhksxBXBLqydNfiPfahvEgdQ0Kvovy8lGpTWPPGlmp3T0/s2673/3AEE5FDA-A150-4DCE-A69F-247BDC276DCA_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2457" data-original-width="2673" height="585" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGtUVrQW_U-Hl5vrNM-kKwqMcW7SZMKk712epp3w2V-mWQ0_feph8fSOmQeqTv67E31Qud-nPU2elOpss73j_okR7KZTdpHMGtBe4v5v0hQKRjqNnW9IEG0ez9aQTFNcLrF8WRcQ7Qr9bhksxBXBLqydNfiPfahvEgdQ0Kvovy8lGpTWPPGlmp3T0/w636-h585/3AEE5FDA-A150-4DCE-A69F-247BDC276DCA_1_201_a.heic" width="636" /></a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A simple design, the bunting pattern is suitable for beginner knitters, a basic crochet stitch is used for joining the triangles, then finished off with a contrasting tassel. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8S6vZLBkWj7loI7E3KsLzSyevDyfBzJhVtWnH92ktRdwLYH6hD0nVFv0lG2evLPdRas61ECIr71erCQAA78CXu3Kl13sFUUtX_syR6RCpIX83oIJbBuPeEFKvM6tMWjlRFalF4_yJBG3Ox8SlFtrTnKWrq5GJ7lifq5SuKeKH7cQmZoTcKHLdsGy/s2849/5A138860-8EE7-4A6C-B942-6C23750EA1D0_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="2849" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8S6vZLBkWj7loI7E3KsLzSyevDyfBzJhVtWnH92ktRdwLYH6hD0nVFv0lG2evLPdRas61ECIr71erCQAA78CXu3Kl13sFUUtX_syR6RCpIX83oIJbBuPeEFKvM6tMWjlRFalF4_yJBG3Ox8SlFtrTnKWrq5GJ7lifq5SuKeKH7cQmZoTcKHLdsGy/w640-h636/5A138860-8EE7-4A6C-B942-6C23750EA1D0_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-tea-cosy-2">The Trellis Tea Cosy</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-bunting">Trellis Bunting</a> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>are free to download from </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/julia-marsh">Ravelry</a> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(<i>until the end of June 2022</i>).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-tea-cosy-2">Trellis Tea Cosy</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-tea-cosy-2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="886" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BSAkG7ehSl2Tf10mdOqhqnfQelLLHELnjzHz4hNzpD5zVCCcqHvUR5tqpkx5XNY0YooIXc7tDEGVpdgGccVIcsK5mkN_6WUK-eqnWC_boJBzF0-TXeZgdATtSMB4K1ySrqWKeIgaxdO-ypw-ywk9t2koJD927aybeztVXqXQdiqFKoC9JijyEgzB/w296-h400/621C2C1C-E2E9-4F41-A71E-A764DC56B01A.png" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-bunting">Trellis Bunting</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trellis-bunting" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="886" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaX8sBCXeXAfIFlEbYF-excKt57obuVQ_Ii1qDMfk1NVSY-kbTLuG2jtSV6_C43KItOpEBnRhbbnwNTU3jXSemwvg44L4CFcv2ppW3Xw3-Dmd8ad4mqib3CqhI8995MN7BWFCFlFH9-uqZHPwbNziWCmh_JyRabsBOtH2_guNMsthzNUg9fXtpkkw/w296-h400/951915CC-0513-4233-8F38-60846DC681BD.png" width="296" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyfygeWnXjCAC4P-kPXD0s4EbJIYe8p1sufoHh-xczKBbdNJphpBpkei7gO71KTAx7NzSB5HoHmcnffRcc3U4KPiopUli70RO9nVgpZm_8dvlhw2G_BWI2RIpEV1vgv5I60QnXijf7GKbzfMBKVAjHdN_SEHVOy4A1Ga0fxGC3ZJzddpmsB4ReD1R/s2922/A5CC7812-C6A4-42D1-800F-B8CBD26CD951_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2452" data-original-width="2922" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyfygeWnXjCAC4P-kPXD0s4EbJIYe8p1sufoHh-xczKBbdNJphpBpkei7gO71KTAx7NzSB5HoHmcnffRcc3U4KPiopUli70RO9nVgpZm_8dvlhw2G_BWI2RIpEV1vgv5I60QnXijf7GKbzfMBKVAjHdN_SEHVOy4A1Ga0fxGC3ZJzddpmsB4ReD1R/w640-h538/A5CC7812-C6A4-42D1-800F-B8CBD26CD951_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hoping you can enjoy an outside space for a party this spring and summer, whether it's a garden, a patio, a balcony or a local park.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">*************</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Win Some Yarn!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">One lucky Stylecraft fan and their friend has the chance to win the yarn to make this project. Checkout the link to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylecraftyarns/">Stylecrafts Instagram</a> account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CddBaIiIsnY/">here</a> to find out more. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(230, 145, 56); color: #f6b26b; font-family: inherit;">***********</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(230, 145, 56); color: #f6b26b; font-family: inherit;">Next to reveal her Garden Party design...</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>...is the lovely, talented <a href="https://catherinescrochetcorner.co.uk/about/">Catherine Bligh</a>. </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>Without giving too much away, Catherine's design is perfect for an afternoon tea in the garden. Her crochet pattern will walk you through the stages of how to make it with plenty of pictures throughout. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Check out "<a href="https://catherinescrochetcorner.co.uk/blog/">Catherine's Crochet Corner</a>" on <u>Saturday 14th May</u> for more garden party treats.</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p></p><br />Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-18563703409147830132022-01-02T07:59:00.000+00:002022-01-02T07:59:00.459+00:00Sven Scandinavian<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik2nzpzj37-qVPAaeNg_4rmmKC-wYp3to6tkGsrxdITHYxtDK8x5B7ud_DSyO34XeGvhAXg6-JCmBRXQQB_JCElgB4KaNMHacrG0vJ7S47hHrRyKpcQzDH9Lo_TqUngNRY-E1zJiDtGKV4EAnLyrxwja6aupPTD_U3I0fC40daH74gWONloAYswbNW=s3213" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3213" data-original-width="2571" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEik2nzpzj37-qVPAaeNg_4rmmKC-wYp3to6tkGsrxdITHYxtDK8x5B7ud_DSyO34XeGvhAXg6-JCmBRXQQB_JCElgB4KaNMHacrG0vJ7S47hHrRyKpcQzDH9Lo_TqUngNRY-E1zJiDtGKV4EAnLyrxwja6aupPTD_U3I0fC40daH74gWONloAYswbNW=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">First post in 2022 about my last completed project in 2021.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is Sven Scandinavian. I loved knitting him! Sven was purchased as a <a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/ourshop/prod_7666430-Sven-Solveig-kit-Scandi-Turquoise-burgundy-the-LARGE-version.html">knitting kit</a> from the lovely <a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/">Lucy Locket Land</a> in the north east of England.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The pattern is by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sven--solvieg-scandinavian-knitted-firends">Carol Anderson of Cottage Creations</a> and originally printed in 1983. Sven is knitted in the round and has no visible seams (the hat is knitted </span><span style="font-size: large;">separately).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The yarn in the knitting kit was from <a href="https://www.newlanarkspinning.com/">New Lanark Spinning</a> in the border area of Scotland and I used my 4mm double pointed needles throughout.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The little fellow has a backpack for his books and for going on picnics. The pattern was found on the blog, <a href="https://ontheneedles.com/tag/knapsack/">'On the Needles'</a> and is free to download.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiX4rl1OQSeVbVK4HNOq-fKCls2PoBve4psxVMVFeTizACp5b2oc8CjyK6z8ianNkze433SgZ8606JjGy0TQjsD41K9v5UPw1IlaHy3JKHgHuQSmEiDp5mAxbfDF0TIe6hmosJkIAfKvhvyHRgH2W9wmW-gGGlPqKmj9GkdU3A9zTl4LAxo0fFKa0kx=s3614" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3614" data-original-width="2714" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiX4rl1OQSeVbVK4HNOq-fKCls2PoBve4psxVMVFeTizACp5b2oc8CjyK6z8ianNkze433SgZ8606JjGy0TQjsD41K9v5UPw1IlaHy3JKHgHuQSmEiDp5mAxbfDF0TIe6hmosJkIAfKvhvyHRgH2W9wmW-gGGlPqKmj9GkdU3A9zTl4LAxo0fFKa0kx=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This project was easier to knit than I thought and allows for lots of customisation on the jumper yoke and hat with options for easy and more complicated fair isle style designs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The pattern also includes a female version called 'Solveig'. There's also enough yarn in the kit to make her, although I was short of time so she didn't make it onto my needles. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Overall a great project to knit and very enjoyable pattern to follow with great instructions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgENyjtp86YkRQF9ftyEbN87_HZBucI4zpc04z22fatpNm5XVQCaWfoHP_aMr034JKYKEu5yYhezP386jBbO2rDxOTS84hUJ3FXKtCP_qJGRXJzJgKMhI-P1e_xx2MtETzAU_rjS8Okp8dPiQ-IjTIUaKH6C1qVcNY3dyU-vQkjjdyQt-RhBeTrkJdV=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgENyjtp86YkRQF9ftyEbN87_HZBucI4zpc04z22fatpNm5XVQCaWfoHP_aMr034JKYKEu5yYhezP386jBbO2rDxOTS84hUJ3FXKtCP_qJGRXJzJgKMhI-P1e_xx2MtETzAU_rjS8Okp8dPiQ-IjTIUaKH6C1qVcNY3dyU-vQkjjdyQt-RhBeTrkJdV=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-81369728266483130322021-11-11T15:19:00.005+00:002021-11-13T12:13:13.651+00:00Wee Houses<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlrOV8yWS0Yj_kYqgpThyphenhyphenwr5sBUfJfQsmuQZPBLChXpQqmtMbAVjfseV5ELXtvMHDgJkHHWKiB54hCa3RMdKrkvVRKVTVpPvpULGqY0krdDSkjzBvZVtrHlyMQbfUGfm_90qdDrVqzpM/s2048/BFE5F59E-DA69-40C2-8B91-93BEF4998E29.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlrOV8yWS0Yj_kYqgpThyphenhyphenwr5sBUfJfQsmuQZPBLChXpQqmtMbAVjfseV5ELXtvMHDgJkHHWKiB54hCa3RMdKrkvVRKVTVpPvpULGqY0krdDSkjzBvZVtrHlyMQbfUGfm_90qdDrVqzpM/w640-h640/BFE5F59E-DA69-40C2-8B91-93BEF4998E29.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's cast on day for the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-houses-scarf-and-cowl">Wee Houses</a> scarf and cowl in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/443508396494452/">Stylecraft Yarns Make Along Group</a>. Both the scarf and cowl are knitted in the round and are suitable for knitters with some experience with stranded knitting where different colours of yarn are 'carried' across the back of the work.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You can find the pattern on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-houses-scarf-and-cowl">Ravelry</a> and lots more details about it. If you join the Make Along Group you will find a discount code valid for use on Ravelry from 1st November to 30th November 2021. The pattern is also available from<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1111267617/wee-house-scarf-and-cowl-knitting?ref=shop_home_feat_1"> Etsy</a> (but no discount code).</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The scarf and cowl both use <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/yarns/highland-heathers-dk">Highland Heathers DK</a>, which currently comes in a range of 19 rich, tweed effect shades.</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjWM7LdOE6VMs2bTxKy75Wlx0HKTG14aWzgIIQRbdIQ3Wj3z8d7oeCAwQ4DtrRfG-sWuwJnrNS1YEm-VQF5cSzaAzuVD4KX0IJAgeUIrVdWpkia1HsZhbQ6iIM87gIZGMlTB2l0PurVM/s2048/3AEA23F2-EE24-4D6E-9053-0016A20DB81C_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1310" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjWM7LdOE6VMs2bTxKy75Wlx0HKTG14aWzgIIQRbdIQ3Wj3z8d7oeCAwQ4DtrRfG-sWuwJnrNS1YEm-VQF5cSzaAzuVD4KX0IJAgeUIrVdWpkia1HsZhbQ6iIM87gIZGMlTB2l0PurVM/w410-h640/3AEA23F2-EE24-4D6E-9053-0016A20DB81C_1_201_a.heic" width="410" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The scarf pattern gives the opportunity to use up lots of small quantities of spare yarn...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXxAXLxIzkxvbu9aNVya9PVtItA8778ZQtAie9yrcpUxLFgIk4iBkrsK1hZLXm6biOits3HjxbGOtKLe80mWHCOkpMHfL9MKripxuvlCVn4JwM3OhRtSOrA6qlyGESy2EF72znnyhSHg/s2048/EFA51DC3-E170-4017-90E2-03E236D1CDE4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1822" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXxAXLxIzkxvbu9aNVya9PVtItA8778ZQtAie9yrcpUxLFgIk4iBkrsK1hZLXm6biOits3HjxbGOtKLe80mWHCOkpMHfL9MKripxuvlCVn4JwM3OhRtSOrA6qlyGESy2EF72znnyhSHg/w570-h640/EFA51DC3-E170-4017-90E2-03E236D1CDE4.jpeg" width="570" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">...decorated with pom poms.</span></div></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78hrYlnKxKOhr0Ebj54QL-D_DeeYz-Who_WNzURIvsvYH8_jc5Z3bxehZTs3hdkZwO4P3amxEQefU_nFJQDMle5cEU4Fv0BggNbKJHc5AU6frQp-1_z9Bjt2bWHy1Y8TN6qCGTuQtvvY/s2048/70CA99FC-98D5-4CB9-8F0C-C9556364C5DC_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78hrYlnKxKOhr0Ebj54QL-D_DeeYz-Who_WNzURIvsvYH8_jc5Z3bxehZTs3hdkZwO4P3amxEQefU_nFJQDMle5cEU4Fv0BggNbKJHc5AU6frQp-1_z9Bjt2bWHy1Y8TN6qCGTuQtvvY/w516-h640/70CA99FC-98D5-4CB9-8F0C-C9556364C5DC_1_201_a.heic" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The cowl is a shorter wider version of the scarf. It slips on over the head and is worn snug to the neck. Thanks to the lovely <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/juliet-bernard">Juliet Bernard</a> for knitting and choosing the colours of this cowl. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwvOAiFH-G_rgNFDcIvovN0jqeYglrYpqTXITj44fZcaXweE3urjKvvuOuIPgxY6P9RYP3xVvIM7NGI67ownnKID0w36ErA6Aowfj1ge4uPRSBr08S6hn4Mf1bsonLw_8sNfF3jQTR9A/s4032/E9F1ACDA-2ABA-4837-B809-86A174575F64.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwvOAiFH-G_rgNFDcIvovN0jqeYglrYpqTXITj44fZcaXweE3urjKvvuOuIPgxY6P9RYP3xVvIM7NGI67ownnKID0w36ErA6Aowfj1ge4uPRSBr08S6hn4Mf1bsonLw_8sNfF3jQTR9A/w640-h480/E9F1ACDA-2ABA-4837-B809-86A174575F64.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The lovely <a href="https://yarnetc.co.uk/">Fiona of Yarn Etc</a> knitted this great cowl using her alternative colour choices which have an autumnal theme. Thank you Fiona.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Wee House pattern is the latest and most colourful in a number of designs which have been inspired by a little red roof croft house on the Applecross Peninsular in north west Scotland. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It seems a long time ago since the </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-red-roof-croft-house">Red</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-red-roof-croft-house"> Roof Croft House</a> was published in 2010.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Al4ZsJlbaYSCakiho88dwYuBd6Y1NlQEVsAY08XR76NcUIqCpiW5jMypvuKLLJtbZPVanYrOHDu6nXSyk7KL7HOVCactxn9jXmu7AIMmSzWlE8xEf9N87QHWYVzJdZ6imK8QME0Etrs/s1849/87DA42C3-88F9-4049-B93E-807AEA21DEAE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1849" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Al4ZsJlbaYSCakiho88dwYuBd6Y1NlQEVsAY08XR76NcUIqCpiW5jMypvuKLLJtbZPVanYrOHDu6nXSyk7KL7HOVCactxn9jXmu7AIMmSzWlE8xEf9N87QHWYVzJdZ6imK8QME0Etrs/w640-h470/87DA42C3-88F9-4049-B93E-807AEA21DEAE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then followed the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-red-roof-croft-house">Mini Red Roof Croft House</a> knitting pattern in 2011.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9njFgQmgtAt7ruN092ysgjOwhsKEvK1kgeLSa8A2wvOH-ATbNXTKBl_yS6k8cbrsghMfh1cJ2kXmM_nt07ZN6ffvUsTGWFy90HVZJyAplVDBxJUVqaGs0RtjZUWZryHyvhpoYyYvRZs/s446/10374A21-5630-4BB3-84A7-1616AFE95227_4_5005_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="293" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9njFgQmgtAt7ruN092ysgjOwhsKEvK1kgeLSa8A2wvOH-ATbNXTKBl_yS6k8cbrsghMfh1cJ2kXmM_nt07ZN6ffvUsTGWFy90HVZJyAplVDBxJUVqaGs0RtjZUWZryHyvhpoYyYvRZs/w420-h640/10374A21-5630-4BB3-84A7-1616AFE95227_4_5005_c.jpeg" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/home-sweet-home-tea-cosy">Home Sweet Home Tea Cosy</a> in 2012 featured a house motif which forms the basis for the scarf and cowl. This design is further developed in 2013 on a cushion cover (see further down). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_Yil3ReqwdvnS1QrH8jcTh8jOnLB_6_4juvZ4cfUyoHqCk02lFhvB3hlhoEW6pSKgwlyJiyQN52VuyNRZdpe4MUvdLQw_P30gZxX3GcKCqS61YkfcUDL4UcbaSoItPnJJSSxAQ953sA/s695/BD56AAA8-6691-45F0-89D4-B66D455C10C6_1_105_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_Yil3ReqwdvnS1QrH8jcTh8jOnLB_6_4juvZ4cfUyoHqCk02lFhvB3hlhoEW6pSKgwlyJiyQN52VuyNRZdpe4MUvdLQw_P30gZxX3GcKCqS61YkfcUDL4UcbaSoItPnJJSSxAQ953sA/w590-h640/BD56AAA8-6691-45F0-89D4-B66D455C10C6_1_105_c.jpeg" width="590" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/home-sweet-home-wee-house-brooch-and-key-ring">Wee House Key Ring and Brooch</a> in 2013. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzamqT7GVVhEi2jBKuqXbXqV7RD4J0qjXGzYIyr18J7abjHN8QbZBvrzvvVOJB3EFS19Q_3JFvnb_FzuI5ODk6w6EBvad5nwPXO3ceio2kaJsqRi_lAZSlG34PSjFqJmWKTZsJxvHj_c/s2048/D71A985C-BB35-43EB-A919-D00D3F1F5845.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzamqT7GVVhEi2jBKuqXbXqV7RD4J0qjXGzYIyr18J7abjHN8QbZBvrzvvVOJB3EFS19Q_3JFvnb_FzuI5ODk6w6EBvad5nwPXO3ceio2kaJsqRi_lAZSlG34PSjFqJmWKTZsJxvHj_c/w640-h640/D71A985C-BB35-43EB-A919-D00D3F1F5845.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/handknittedthings/9816769065/">'Home' Cushion September 2013</a>. The house motif from the tea cosy in 2012 is repeated in rows of neutral shades of grey 'strips' across the cushion with dots of different colours added along the 'window lines'. More photos and different views of the cushion are on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/handknittedthings/9816769065/">Flickr here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN3ChiwEQ59QUJrECE3a5-BhLUTlHMDRYQnHIPx_KXC2T81x7DbdhAKLl1uIBQC2JUNrP5_Mmo6J0vG6d0fUQEdgdxrVeVHE4CSJsWllCK0IiFMox0ulrHA5helx_K_8jLJ3hrTZDAto/s1903/96939DE5-1895-4D90-9CB2-387A0F18E17D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1903" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN3ChiwEQ59QUJrECE3a5-BhLUTlHMDRYQnHIPx_KXC2T81x7DbdhAKLl1uIBQC2JUNrP5_Mmo6J0vG6d0fUQEdgdxrVeVHE4CSJsWllCK0IiFMox0ulrHA5helx_K_8jLJ3hrTZDAto/w640-h638/96939DE5-1895-4D90-9CB2-387A0F18E17D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-houses-scarf-and-cowl">Wee Houses</a> pattern combines elements of the Home Sweet Home Tea Cosy and the Home cushion striping effect. Some solid lines were included between the rows of houses to add more colour contrast. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For more information about the Stylecraft Make Along check out this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/443508396494452/">link here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqt4earrTEdnA3-DQskBth4jGLrGeAG9GSXDYMkWPqihspDv9vMtbDo86Y36Q9whMWw0VFBafBEWEjBiK2lmZoIenXlbswLL7lqh5V6NEiM42IK5mPQYSJHq4MXmBQjOQvVMMzl3i-aw/s2048/BFE5F59E-DA69-40C2-8B91-93BEF4998E29.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqt4earrTEdnA3-DQskBth4jGLrGeAG9GSXDYMkWPqihspDv9vMtbDo86Y36Q9whMWw0VFBafBEWEjBiK2lmZoIenXlbswLL7lqh5V6NEiM42IK5mPQYSJHq4MXmBQjOQvVMMzl3i-aw/w640-h640/BFE5F59E-DA69-40C2-8B91-93BEF4998E29.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p></div></div>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-80605090606324581672021-10-24T14:16:00.002+01:002021-10-24T19:55:39.760+01:00Transitions Shawlette Pattern update<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Ed495k5T7nJzOju0WEJHrWPJ0Xl0yBso4wGnd8FnG8R6Euv7s10z04MTAH2FJFx50-sFMElj8RJl5JvPZTyYia2TTCiGIr8tWe61CwWGS3uoqF_aHzoceJAr_QV1frntWiXv6GvmMAw/s1767/6F041F0B-CBD5-485F-89D1-EACC6F051970.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1767" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Ed495k5T7nJzOju0WEJHrWPJ0Xl0yBso4wGnd8FnG8R6Euv7s10z04MTAH2FJFx50-sFMElj8RJl5JvPZTyYia2TTCiGIr8tWe61CwWGS3uoqF_aHzoceJAr_QV1frntWiXv6GvmMAw/w522-h640/6F041F0B-CBD5-485F-89D1-EACC6F051970.jpeg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There's an updated version of the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/transitions-shawl-and-shawlette">Transitions Shawl</a> pattern. New instructions have been added for a Shawlette. It's a smaller version of the original asymmetric shawl but long enough to wrap around and secure with a loose knot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Knitted with a new </span>yarn called<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/yarns/charm">Charm</a>, which I received from </span><a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/" style="font-family: inherit;">Stylecraft</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> as a sample. It's a blend of acrylic, wool and mohair with colour swirl shade changes. I love the colours of this particular combination called 'Spring Dawn' and enjoyed seeing the changes as the knitting progressed. </span>Charm<span style="font-family: inherit;"> is a 4ply, light and soft yarn perfect for knitting shawls and accessories. There are 5 more different shade combinations in the range. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3tTFKfWOE3NfY65I-2vJJd5sKT7-UO7Z1kgIfoMFzNYLcdeteuaWfGOgvmh0ip3uFgdSUpzaQgN4KaU4mtG-8KsBPm_Fd79AHt7HQOOjl2ECuiDG4laSGPSSlkXAWN4Z1nQfzRoZY3E/s1767/1AF4F252-CB27-4819-97D9-5C7CF9C0B066.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1767" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3tTFKfWOE3NfY65I-2vJJd5sKT7-UO7Z1kgIfoMFzNYLcdeteuaWfGOgvmh0ip3uFgdSUpzaQgN4KaU4mtG-8KsBPm_Fd79AHt7HQOOjl2ECuiDG4laSGPSSlkXAWN4Z1nQfzRoZY3E/w522-h640/1AF4F252-CB27-4819-97D9-5C7CF9C0B066.jpeg" width="522" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The main part of the shawl is knitted in garter stitch with a simple eyelet edging, finished with a picot cast off. The colour changes are most evident and effective on the edging detail, see the image below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkmkKnvqobI9Yl0AuAZqIuBeKs-e0dnFnJcAQOywXPyUUDrjBSwMJ2RTXi9Hpr9-ZmEkLjwfQN_dkBwfC2QayBKjg9FGJa9KtMj29KWEAjL0Yk50cKnmlfmMCnB8xfbpvb9eyrF5G3VY/s1758/0D70AC7B-ADC5-43D0-A5C6-C370BCCDA463.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1758" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkmkKnvqobI9Yl0AuAZqIuBeKs-e0dnFnJcAQOywXPyUUDrjBSwMJ2RTXi9Hpr9-ZmEkLjwfQN_dkBwfC2QayBKjg9FGJa9KtMj29KWEAjL0Yk50cKnmlfmMCnB8xfbpvb9eyrF5G3VY/w524-h640/0D70AC7B-ADC5-43D0-A5C6-C370BCCDA463.jpeg" width="524" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The edging detail is also featured on the original shawl, seen below. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pM-gB5jKSHBc1sYYxXv6s2Kohj3yySowXJP1dz4u0arXd8aaTIxvGVAKtJDDJWWqO3d41QsD1PZe0gjk2bERMWZdxyT7DvuMzm1w6xX1ZLTHoRySpIoT8X1uG5foYO_0_QFfMGeCp6Y/s2048/329DCFAE-247E-4FB8-8AA0-08B563A71704_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2048" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pM-gB5jKSHBc1sYYxXv6s2Kohj3yySowXJP1dz4u0arXd8aaTIxvGVAKtJDDJWWqO3d41QsD1PZe0gjk2bERMWZdxyT7DvuMzm1w6xX1ZLTHoRySpIoT8X1uG5foYO_0_QFfMGeCp6Y/w640-h532/329DCFAE-247E-4FB8-8AA0-08B563A71704_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ever tried a picot cast off? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There's a tutorial for a knitted picot cast off, you can find it <a href="https://handknittedthings.blogspot.com/2010/08/picot-edge-cast-off.html">here on my blog</a>. Alternatively, there's a short video on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZ3iuMoV8T/">Instagram account - @handknittedthings</a> showing the technique in detail.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The updated knitting pattern for the Transitions Shawl and Shawlette can be found in my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/transitions-shawl-and-shawlette">Ravelry</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/638430756/transitions-shawl-and-shawlette-knitting?ref=shop_home_active_20">Etsy</a> shops.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-11802414924481668132021-03-10T16:33:00.000+00:002021-03-10T16:33:06.540+00:00Knitted Toys and Smaller Needle Size<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmoH3En3pCJoOEea_hUc3_AINTw14xK6BZJZOg9X1n6lRpy321j5HIu-NphcX4_x_ra75jENljJm8VevpL05RqFOryEdQSGX5P8NE-texSbc3Ui-q7_INx3G_3-e9oY_1j0pB3MMpOcU/s2048/A778A2A5-B502-4A86-9A00-E6E3085AD857_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmoH3En3pCJoOEea_hUc3_AINTw14xK6BZJZOg9X1n6lRpy321j5HIu-NphcX4_x_ra75jENljJm8VevpL05RqFOryEdQSGX5P8NE-texSbc3Ui-q7_INx3G_3-e9oY_1j0pB3MMpOcU/w640-h640/A778A2A5-B502-4A86-9A00-E6E3085AD857_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There's a lot written about gauge and tension in relation to knitting which can be quite intimidating to the beginner knitter. Where toys are concerned, the good news is, you don't have to worry too much about gauge and tension except where you want something to be a specific size.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Generally, for toys the most important consideration is to prevent the stuffing from coming out or showing through the knitting. Using a needle size smaller than the one recommended for the size of yarn is the most popular way to achieve a closer knit fabric. There are other factors which can influence the end result of a piece of knitted fabric, for example, how t</span>ightly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a person holds the yarn, how a person holds their needles and the type of material the needles are made from eg. metal, bamboo, wood, plastic. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For this experiment I used <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Naturals+Organic+Cotton/0_caea447_CAFA295.htm">Naturals Organic Cotton</a> double knitting by <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/">Stylecraft</a> who kindly sent me samples. The cotton is washable, has a lovely bounce to it when knitted up and there are 38 gorgeous shades. I particularly love the pretty sample colours and how they worked together: Rosewood (purple), Sage (pale blue) and Bone (white). (The </span>embroidery on the houses<span style="font-family: inherit;"> is the same yarn and gives a hint of the other lovely shades in the range).</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWBvB2zUWbwftraWJhzESj3SoVRBvceX2xC0E0ALKZSiGjyg1ddWNNijOAyI1R_5Icao9Gg0-1O9gTmhXb8slc2SgeT2bGeKeuFuoWkaFHh8HynRgYtpwrAHk5iU9xmY2Z8oyivNg2UM/s2048/C9C3B3BC-B874-4652-B35D-64DBBEC74A8C_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWBvB2zUWbwftraWJhzESj3SoVRBvceX2xC0E0ALKZSiGjyg1ddWNNijOAyI1R_5Icao9Gg0-1O9gTmhXb8slc2SgeT2bGeKeuFuoWkaFHh8HynRgYtpwrAHk5iU9xmY2Z8oyivNg2UM/w640-h640/C9C3B3BC-B874-4652-B35D-64DBBEC74A8C_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used my pattern <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-red-roof-croft-house">Mini Red Roof Croft House</a> and chose three smaller size needles than the 4mm recommended on the yarn ball band</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For each main house colour (seen on the walls) a swatch was made in stocking stitch and the number of stitches and rows were counted.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkstlOGm1IBkKyEwJjfjiEiL9cekCwKZuAib2wmelevMNAnku4z-qBFLTXqelHwZmPSj5dx1ucQyM1rdlE3j2IxCeJSaIkCLCjzEnrs_xx8V2cnvYIM0dridgWEe6QxeO_sjELb1I2Qg/w640-h640/349D88EC-16F8-427F-AC50-02ED23A72CDD_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">House Number One...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgXKn9WWjmU2h3GYZKJnpyfBfrqMlc7a8JtXB6tGbEjsCAKm8oLaektPOR5okvZyT5PNJHrhPFhQCMNvLvfYiDeaqjeIAWp-XL-q656reUNAUTyEZMot685VGQy5Y2qhW-fCPJ5yBbic/s2048/F57B46C0-2E60-45B1-A656-E6CB3D0DD25E_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgXKn9WWjmU2h3GYZKJnpyfBfrqMlc7a8JtXB6tGbEjsCAKm8oLaektPOR5okvZyT5PNJHrhPFhQCMNvLvfYiDeaqjeIAWp-XL-q656reUNAUTyEZMot685VGQy5Y2qhW-fCPJ5yBbic/w640-h640/F57B46C0-2E60-45B1-A656-E6CB3D0DD25E_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Even though I'd used a 3.25mm needle the gauge was very similar to the one recommended on the ball band. So the way I knit was influencing the end result. That said the fabric created was great for my toy. I could see a tiny bit of the filling through the garter stitch roof but none through the stocking stitch sections. (Gauge was 22st and 34 rows over 10 cm). House approximately 13 cm wide x 10 cm high.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">House number Two...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1sBbcRVIUm3oDmmLTM9jQWzsWfiEGHOxua3lXHr5qagjwsyi6dCYRNN4_SyZcQw1uUpyWvhLcWXGFk4kcnc70YO-KaDjZKAmvWhde9lupinQ_gV-68opRjiTRQOHeuo4Yvyxxayn7w4/s2048/F126F722-9CF1-481E-ADB7-7CB5644C6429_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1sBbcRVIUm3oDmmLTM9jQWzsWfiEGHOxua3lXHr5qagjwsyi6dCYRNN4_SyZcQw1uUpyWvhLcWXGFk4kcnc70YO-KaDjZKAmvWhde9lupinQ_gV-68opRjiTRQOHeuo4Yvyxxayn7w4/w640-h640/F126F722-9CF1-481E-ADB7-7CB5644C6429_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This was knitted with 3mm needles and turned out slightly smaller than the first (purple) house. (Gauge was 23 stitches and 36 rows). House size approximately 11.5 cm wide x 9 cm high.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">House Number 3...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3iw1NsMElyYD-ey-qS2TUKDo-JU1WfypAE-ZoVMP2RKBQwJgH_ZtDMXiAnoPQBZYSychKWHZsWu2L6lLR9esA8a_3bMrVk2_qKRtkow20bmqTviy380aG7RXHcysvPFM6cWLIqTAXB-0/s2048/F1414894-FF4A-4CBE-8C54-21916169B213_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3iw1NsMElyYD-ey-qS2TUKDo-JU1WfypAE-ZoVMP2RKBQwJgH_ZtDMXiAnoPQBZYSychKWHZsWu2L6lLR9esA8a_3bMrVk2_qKRtkow20bmqTviy380aG7RXHcysvPFM6cWLIqTAXB-0/w640-h640/F1414894-FF4A-4CBE-8C54-21916169B213_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The third house was completed with 2.75mm needles, the result being definitely smaller than my first (purple) house. The white house has the tightest fabric and had the best surface for sewing the embroidered flowers on the front. Finished house size 10 cm x 8 cm.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The size of each house reduced by about 1cm in hight and width each time the needle went down a size.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In summary, a tight fabric is good for toy making. Experiment yourself with a smaller needle size to see how that affects the end result.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy your knitted toy making!</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93AcA2yOLKsfCKLoByS0vOhOBB4Q-C3QaAbQnEHz9LCEj8ceke0yhEE2gzy-SfmIWq7GVkYN58zjftSvhbUsb8X3ZgXy_s2LIZtNJOoha3yoJAGjO39BEm07N4a7ohmkLCvdq4MHN3hk/s2048/38067B3E-4292-4C30-B517-B582B97C4237_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93AcA2yOLKsfCKLoByS0vOhOBB4Q-C3QaAbQnEHz9LCEj8ceke0yhEE2gzy-SfmIWq7GVkYN58zjftSvhbUsb8X3ZgXy_s2LIZtNJOoha3yoJAGjO39BEm07N4a7ohmkLCvdq4MHN3hk/w640-h400/38067B3E-4292-4C30-B517-B582B97C4237_1_201_a.heic" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-67367718812469524612020-12-01T08:19:00.001+00:002020-12-01T16:50:59.794+00:00Updated Scallop Mittens<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhm322tH5O4GsVpoAu95O5CzfRd1kgVYb9me1yM7yzKLgRhx9L3Gzq8BaexFMzQKPs0RqDiuLQYKBb1q6l7SWrFXpA2aDMCEP8uOff7tKEK_NwEK_djEbVuqN4i4u-P0wO_9LWLyJ-l1s/s2048/E1D02A1A-7D35-40A8-BE3A-A338829B8540.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhm322tH5O4GsVpoAu95O5CzfRd1kgVYb9me1yM7yzKLgRhx9L3Gzq8BaexFMzQKPs0RqDiuLQYKBb1q6l7SWrFXpA2aDMCEP8uOff7tKEK_NwEK_djEbVuqN4i4u-P0wO_9LWLyJ-l1s/w480-h640/E1D02A1A-7D35-40A8-BE3A-A338829B8540.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>Alternate bands of contrast colour on lacy cuffs. These mittens are knitted flat, suitable for confident beginner knitters. The pattern has been updated with new instructions and knitted in this gorgeous tweedy yarn Highland Heathers from <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Highland+Heathers/0_caea447_CAFA261.htm">Stylecraft</a>.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9lhgE06Jj83sNKoD3_pbPnk0gzb8W0B4cCWPazkx2RXgulL7fcZvVnr7GWWRAEa7naI1Ki80PBGrYl9igk0fiANv7ygqwqC0Ci3GARB4JtDq82fOQsfYpDnHn5l-XSTRhhfPXDDSqLA/s1983/0D41DB3E-AE3D-4266-B880-9FF7F4FBB276.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1586" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9lhgE06Jj83sNKoD3_pbPnk0gzb8W0B4cCWPazkx2RXgulL7fcZvVnr7GWWRAEa7naI1Ki80PBGrYl9igk0fiANv7ygqwqC0Ci3GARB4JtDq82fOQsfYpDnHn5l-XSTRhhfPXDDSqLA/w512-h640/0D41DB3E-AE3D-4266-B880-9FF7F4FBB276.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Scallop Mittens Pattern is available to download from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scallop-mittens">Ravelry</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/635971746/scallop-mittens-knitting-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1">Etsy</a>.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIpBD61K-DtSFeV_Ek6WNWI6ibAjs3utMAK339uXrbOtVIs7Ir6H0lqRA4Bil0Xv1zzXWR45WEE0yy1Lz9dMNbxDmNCSTKGQAu43YHKlVLD3yg3FVGJm53xqqOkzbeApUcooQgO2-sB0/s1875/8DAA5EEF-E66E-4AA3-AD76-04B72D35EC3A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="1676" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIpBD61K-DtSFeV_Ek6WNWI6ibAjs3utMAK339uXrbOtVIs7Ir6H0lqRA4Bil0Xv1zzXWR45WEE0yy1Lz9dMNbxDmNCSTKGQAu43YHKlVLD3yg3FVGJm53xqqOkzbeApUcooQgO2-sB0/w572-h640/8DAA5EEF-E66E-4AA3-AD76-04B72D35EC3A.jpeg" width="572" /></a></div><div><span face=""Graphik Webfont", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Droid Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZ98FUGnyhw4BlM0nU90C0om-vSde8Q-XLiBt6rdoVGr6jT2oRhcqV-2FlXGehq7cA1vIkI_VthcIIgXie4zeM-OYE0NvFhix3dwopZ6U0gTtxzTuifqAy_M6BlFlX4TuYDFa3PUJiX8/s1829/9B9F28B0-72D4-4F34-A6AF-277227832965.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1718" data-original-width="1829" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZ98FUGnyhw4BlM0nU90C0om-vSde8Q-XLiBt6rdoVGr6jT2oRhcqV-2FlXGehq7cA1vIkI_VthcIIgXie4zeM-OYE0NvFhix3dwopZ6U0gTtxzTuifqAy_M6BlFlX4TuYDFa3PUJiX8/w640-h602/9B9F28B0-72D4-4F34-A6AF-277227832965.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-36859141252619600132020-10-14T06:59:00.002+01:002020-10-24T15:28:05.068+01:00The Power of Knitting<p> </p><p></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjl7NXoHoHY7cvrEzsyidCHrZk7XIawtW9XqG-rwJ2r_FoLCA9oWhyUjeEu-XK8BsyxgtqOGq_Iw0hgiRvV-lsp3PCmz8NVjT776-XxEPbH3UnP4FkAp9T0z2MyZaqeq-7R07fNBS5Ps/s2048/FFC722B4-73D3-4ADC-8878-3D7C4349017B_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1744" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjl7NXoHoHY7cvrEzsyidCHrZk7XIawtW9XqG-rwJ2r_FoLCA9oWhyUjeEu-XK8BsyxgtqOGq_Iw0hgiRvV-lsp3PCmz8NVjT776-XxEPbH3UnP4FkAp9T0z2MyZaqeq-7R07fNBS5Ps/w544-h640/FFC722B4-73D3-4ADC-8878-3D7C4349017B_1_201_a.jpeg" width="544" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p>So happy to have been gifted a copy of </span><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Knitting-Stitching-Together-Fractured/dp/0593087194/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+knitting&qid=1602504524&sr=8-1" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">'The Power of Knitting'</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> by </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretta_Napoleoni" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Loretta Napoleoni</a>, p<span style="font-family: inherit;">ublished by Tarcher Perigee, October 2020.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">The title </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">grabbed</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"> my attention followed by a curiosity to find out what could this Italian journalist, economist and political analyst have to say about the gentle craft of knitting</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>"In a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra: an essential tool for the survival of our species, a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm us, and a powerful metaphor of life". (Extract from the publishers)</i></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Loretta takes you on a personal journey through her life. Along the way she describes historical, social and political changes with knitting an unlikely and influencing feature. Family, friends and strangers feature in this story of how knitting has influenced Loretta and the people around her.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">In a particularly interesting section (Chapter 7 Knitting in the Age of Neuroscience) the author describes discoveries in neuroscience which explain how knitting can be helpful for mental health and wellbeing. She describes the way she coped with personal challenges and over came them with the help of knitting.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">There are also 10 knitting patterns included in the book. A</span>s remembrance day is fast approaching the poppy pattern caught my eye. It’s a quick and easy project.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhGgOXSLb3F33XEt218z2ilkVCGJZTzzaZnpxNGmq0AToC-ftG1FQ4EeJA6STULUH0WvF2-gQqqXkDLwM12IbOEbNC5Apwc_rMzwz1Vkk5rOda42t3iwVbeDHW6bRcn_Przs9dPm6O-Q/s2048/7A4D52C7-E013-49F0-8134-321BAE23B742_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1618" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhGgOXSLb3F33XEt218z2ilkVCGJZTzzaZnpxNGmq0AToC-ftG1FQ4EeJA6STULUH0WvF2-gQqqXkDLwM12IbOEbNC5Apwc_rMzwz1Vkk5rOda42t3iwVbeDHW6bRcn_Przs9dPm6O-Q/w506-h640/7A4D52C7-E013-49F0-8134-321BAE23B742_1_201_a.jpeg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The book is an inspirational, positive read and I recommend it to anyone wishing to learn more about the gentle craft of knitting told from a different, interesting perspective.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SqJlzoomPlxDJ1OcKDuX9SlpIx8Cc6GcnnBVHAm9oF6eyGQ9LvU9-1Qyjcv0A4UTzb-SKDFCKdlrPts7UK9hyphenhyphenzjMTIwvmNVl03h8OIoQJSodX7_lRznP3OUxTVFGUk0wXlyL4msLFDY/s2048/2164E38E-DF7D-47C2-970D-C22EF23DC39A_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SqJlzoomPlxDJ1OcKDuX9SlpIx8Cc6GcnnBVHAm9oF6eyGQ9LvU9-1Qyjcv0A4UTzb-SKDFCKdlrPts7UK9hyphenhyphenzjMTIwvmNVl03h8OIoQJSodX7_lRznP3OUxTVFGUk0wXlyL4msLFDY/w556-h640/2164E38E-DF7D-47C2-970D-C22EF23DC39A_1_201_a.jpeg" width="556" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-48523545252817092252020-08-06T18:02:00.013+01:002020-08-06T18:20:31.188+01:00Make Along and a Competition<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzKys-wtB1mfTh53F8qHOha0WE1QAd0d0_XT9bqUX2GfqBfscfoOdqsVnegkPiYNYTjV5RKRYUvOSDn-fAwmLuiFcQPWgfIIawUlTyAafvZKnTGG5HE4-yW3MibDgobCxB9xy5ckLqUI/s1922/6A137FC9-CEF4-40D2-9640-2E796DF0340D.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="1635" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzKys-wtB1mfTh53F8qHOha0WE1QAd0d0_XT9bqUX2GfqBfscfoOdqsVnegkPiYNYTjV5RKRYUvOSDn-fAwmLuiFcQPWgfIIawUlTyAafvZKnTGG5HE4-yW3MibDgobCxB9xy5ckLqUI/w680-h800/6A137FC9-CEF4-40D2-9640-2E796DF0340D.jpeg" width="680" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Would you like to join a knitting Make Along for this blanket? It’s the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/special-stripy-blanket">Special Stripy Blanket</a> in a new colour way called ‘Sea Breeze’ made with 7 shades of Stylecraft <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Special+Chunky/0_caea175_CAFA034.htm">Special Chunky</a> yarn.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">The Make Along begins on 13th August in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/443508396494452/">Stylecraft Yarns Make Along Group on Facebook</a> where you’ll be able to find the link to the pattern with a special discount code.</span></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1D2N_IBfEONMvUkaQv31ILbXSjg7wNZJsP6CWsWBDGBpw0ynDWKJGrc1a1n0RKUiRcQvtfSo3w0q0Xb8cjc3JxSyTMvqidOx2DpR5J31yDRLQ7-LFsgmtqZSBMLf1O-v2ni6TxxUk81U/s2048/DD09CC4E-BC8D-44BD-AB47-17C364B3A250_1_201_a.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1648" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1D2N_IBfEONMvUkaQv31ILbXSjg7wNZJsP6CWsWBDGBpw0ynDWKJGrc1a1n0RKUiRcQvtfSo3w0q0Xb8cjc3JxSyTMvqidOx2DpR5J31yDRLQ7-LFsgmtqZSBMLf1O-v2ni6TxxUk81U/w644-h800/DD09CC4E-BC8D-44BD-AB47-17C364B3A250_1_201_a.jpeg" width="644" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">The original colour way 'Beach Huts' (on the left in the image above) and the new 'Sea Breeze' were inspired by the seaside.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHX3TKyNflNBhH0TfUgSbAMZQEKKOPPtuziin9K88YqdyMSatC6zkAZKlOe7Zl7AKnEboDSu_RniaD5p-6qR0ntrLOU_kTG3jyeg2v0t3RAY7d43Ic_PRD0lSYlhBR0vuweH3ZzMuaas/s2048/ACCBF1FF-1F64-4E33-B693-C38739520BE8_1_201_a.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="2048" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHX3TKyNflNBhH0TfUgSbAMZQEKKOPPtuziin9K88YqdyMSatC6zkAZKlOe7Zl7AKnEboDSu_RniaD5p-6qR0ntrLOU_kTG3jyeg2v0t3RAY7d43Ic_PRD0lSYlhBR0vuweH3ZzMuaas/w640-h534/ACCBF1FF-1F64-4E33-B693-C38739520BE8_1_201_a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">There’s a <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/pdf/Deck%20chair%20colouring%20competition.pdf">competition</a> to design a new colour way based on a 'Deck Chair' theme. You can find the entry template on the </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/pdf/Deck%20chair%20colouring%20competition.pdf" style="font-family: inherit;">Stylecraft website</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">by clicking on the image below and downloading. To enter the competition choose a 7 colour combination from the <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Special+Chunky/0_caea175_CAFA034.htm">Special Chunky shade range</a>. List your colours on the template chart (with your contrast colour first). 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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">The yarn is from <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Monet+Aran+3968+Irises/0_caea525_CAFA191/PRND186.htm">Stylecraft</a> and inspired by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Lilies_(Monet_series)">artist Monet</a>. This shade of <span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">blue called</span> Giverny gives an hint of the artists work and reminiscent of his painting the Water Lilies. A definite summery blue vibe with hints of soft pink. The ripple effects are created using two solid colour shades of Stylecraft <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Classique+Cotton+DK/0_caea525_CAFA100.htm">Classique Cotton DK</a>.</span></div>
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<br />Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-7244659751160587702020-03-12T17:03:00.000+00:002020-03-12T17:03:58.689+00:00Bambino Awesome Avocado<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Awesome Avocado is the name of this warm yellow yarn. It's a new colour addition to the Bambino DK baby yarn from <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Bambino+DK/0_caea526_CAFA171.htm">Stylecraft</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A selection of new baby knitting patterns launched </span>with<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the </span>Awesome<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Avocado (there's also All at Sea, a lovely teal shade added too). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two hat patterns which are suitable for boys/girls and both have pompom finishing touches. (Stylecraft pattern numbers 9761 and 9757). I made a hat combining elements of both designs. I </span>particularly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> enjoyed knitting the Irish M</span>oss<span style="font-family: inherit;"> stitch which is a simple four row </span>repeat<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and creates a lovely textured surface.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My yarn sample </span><span style="font-size: large;">Awesome</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Avocado looks great with Purple Passion, Bellisima DK.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a quick and easy knitting project, loved the super soft yarn and the colours together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There are a total of 43 lovely chalky colours in the range. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The yarn is DK weight in 100g balls and 250m in length. In </span><span style="font-size: large;">this Spring/Summer 2020 season release there are 8 core shades with pattern support, they are Lilac, Lavender, Sea Foam, Surf, Citronelle, Spring Green, Pale Pink and Coral.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">My regular 'go to' place for knitting patterns is Ravelry, on this occasion in search of </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">a super easy pattern </span><span style="font-size: large;">for</span><span style="font-size: large;"> a </span><span style="font-size: large;">baby</span><span style="font-size: large;"> cardigan. The requirements of DK weight, size 0-6 months and yarn quantity of no more than 250m, the pattern<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-kina-short-long-sleeved-version"> ‘</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-kina-short-long-sleeved-version">Baby Kina’ by Muriela</a> fitted all the criteria.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Choosing to make the cardigan in the up to 3 month old size I used 3.25mm needles for the collar and 3.75mm for the body. The pattern sizing goes from 3, 6, 12 to 18 months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've been trying out this lovely new yarn. It's <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Regatta+DK/0_caea447_CAFA231.htm">Regatta</a> DK from the S</span><span style="font-size: large;">pring/Summer</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> 2020 collection at Stylecraft. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I received a sample in the ‘Henley’ colour way and made a quick, easy baby cardigan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Searching the knitting site Ravelry for a simple baby cardigan brought up this pattern, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garter-yoke-baby-cardi">Garter Yoke Baby Cardi by Jennifer Hoel.</a> It's knit from the top down with seamless raglan sleeves. At the time of searching there were almost 5,000 projects made using the pattern, quite popular and lots of good reviews,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> free to download as well. I made a guess that the one ball sample would be enough to complete the project.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The pattern </span><span style="font-size: large;">instructions are for one size 6-12 months. But easily adapted by using larger/small needles and heavier/lighter weight yarn. The pattern calls for sport weight yarn and 3.5mm needles. For my project I used a 4.5mm circular needle in the DK weight Regatta and almost all the ball of yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stylecraft have <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Regatta+DK/0_caea447_CAFA231.htm">5 pattern leaflets</a> for the yarn offering cheerful designs for girls and women. Including this chevron poncho using the Habour colour way, which if I had time I'd make for myself. I love the way the colours work and the casual easy to wear design.</span></div>
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<br />Hand Knitted Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00877351032883091515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047895980903276394.post-9776102324117470722020-01-23T10:48:00.000+00:002020-01-23T10:48:10.101+00:00Emma's Yarn meets Baby Tea Leaves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This lovely skein of yarn was sent to me by <a href="http://yarnworx.com/">Yarnworx.com</a>. The company is an online store based in the UK. Most of their yarn is ethically sourced and hand dyed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yarnworx are the exclusive importers of <a href="https://www.yarnworx.com/collections/emmas-yarn">Emma's Yarn</a>. A brand label I had seen quite a lot on social media and</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> was very interested to try some myself. Incidentally, Emma's Yarn is hand dyed in Florida. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was drawn to this <a href="https://www.yarnworx.com/collections/emmas-yarn/products/practically-perfect-sock-100g">'Practically Perfect Sock'</a> in minty greens and shades of pale to deep pink with a cream base. As I write it is well into January, even though I finished with Christmas weeks ago, 'Christmas Sprinkles' the colour way name, didn't put me off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having become a grandma for the first time, which makes me so happy, every yarn I see is scrutinised for potential baby knits. This yarn being 80% merino wool, 20% nylon, 100g in weight, 365 meters/400yards and super soft, seemed an ideal option.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Browsing on the knitting website, Ravelry, I came across the pattern <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-tea-leaves">Baby Tea Leaves</a> cardigan which looked suitable. Deciding to knit the smallest size 0-6 months helped ensure a swift completion of the project. (The pattern is by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/melissa-labarre">Melissa DeBarre</a> and instructions are for sizes, 0-6, 6-12, 12-18 and 18-24 months).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The way the colours are scattered across the knitting look so pretty. It does indeed look like Christmas Sprinkles. I loved working with this yarn and would definitely use it again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In this size the cardigan used half a ball of yarn. I could have made one of the larger size cardigans easily with the skein. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This is </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pathfinder-3" style="font-family: inherit;">Pathfinder</a>, <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> inspired by maps and fair isle motifs. Grid lines and squares represent the distance measures on a map and diagonal directions on a compass. Concentric rings reminiscent of contour lines rise up </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">to t</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">he crown, topped off with a colourful pom pom.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I chose <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Bellissima/0_caea447_CAFA188.htm">Bellisima DK from Stylecraft</a>, which has a range of saturated hues and sophisticated pastels. Shades used were Mellow Yellow, Silver Lining and Purple Passion. I like the warmth and rich tones of these three colours together. Thanks to <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/">Stylecraft Yarns</a> for supplying the yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The first knitting project I've completed in the new year and I'm really pleased the way it turned out. So far here the winter has been relatively mild but we still have February to look forward to and who knows what it might bring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Helen has used "Head Over Heels" sock yarn by <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/">Stylecraft</a>. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This yarn was s</span><span style="font-size: large;">pecially developed to be durable enough for socks, but also light enough for knitters and crocheter's who like to make shawls. There are three versions of this yarn, </span><span style="font-size: large;">each with at least 6 different colour ways. They are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Composition: 75% </span><span style="font-size: large;">super wash wool, 25% nylon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">These socks were designed for the ‘Head over Heels All Stars’ sock yarn. Rows of pretty tulips, a colourful reminder of the bulb fields of The Netherlands, make this a dainty design, suitable for both self-striping and gradient sock yarns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The simple floral motif is an easy introduction to lace knitting, making these a great choice for the next step on from some plain vanilla socks.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">They are named after Miss Parminter, the first recorded woman climber, who in 1799 was climbing in the Alps. The pattern works well with self striping yarns and gradient yarns. It is easy to memorise so would make a good sock to knit once you’ve tried a couple of plain pairs. The pattern is available in three sizes - small, medium and large adult - and a 100g ball of sock yarn will easily knit any of these sizes.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This pattern was released to coincide with the launch of two colours in Stylecraft Yarn’s Head over Heels sock yarn in March 2017 - Etna and Sugar Loaf. The yarns in this range are all named after mountains and inspiration for the pattern from the ridges that climbers use to get a foothold when climbing. These ridges gently ripple their way down the leg and foot, giving an interesting texture to the socks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">So you’ve knitted a pair of plain vanilla socks and want to try something a little more spicy? First Tracks is the perfect introduction to patterned socks. The easy to memorise pattern adds a little interest to a plain sock. Like making the first tracks on newly fallen snow, 'First Tracks' will ease you into the world of patterned socks as you make your own tracks down the rows of knitting! Released in September 2016, this pattern would also look great in any self-striping sock yarn. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the weekend I attended the <a href="https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/designers/">Stylecraft Blogstars</a> seasonal meet up at Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire. It was lovely to catch up with the group, share updates and participate in various activities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Saturday afternoon craft session was lead by designer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stylecraftyarn/videos/2326370204081440/?type=2&theater">Juliet Bernard</a> and featured hand stitched notebooks. We'd all been invited to make a cover in advance of the weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inspiration for my book cover began earlier this year. In January, I went on a lovely winter, woodland walk through the <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/beinn-eighe-national-nature-reserve-p333781">Beinne Eighe National Nature Reserve</a> in Scotland. The reserve is a special place for wildlife, scenery and geology. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even on that cold, damp, January day among the pine trees, heathers, mosses and lichen, inspiration for a knitting project was found.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The notebook is size A5 (A4 sheets folded in half). The cover was knit from the bottom edge up. For the cover I used size 4mm knitting needles, casting on 71 stitches. Calculating enough stitches, I hoped, to allow for an overlap around the vertical edges of the notebook. Beginning in shade silver, knitting 2 rows, changing to shade krypton, working moss stitch (*k1, p1, repeat from * to end). Completing four </span>panels of mixed colour representing the various mosses and plants, with the band of neutral grey in stocking stitch representing a pathway through the woodland.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/home-sweet-home-tea-cosy">Home Sweet Home Tea Cosy</a> pattern includes a knitting chart to make it with 11 pastel colours of </span><a href="https://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/">Jamieson's</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/"> of Shetland dk</a> yarn and is knitted in the round.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It would be great project to practice colour work knitting using some of the traditional fair isle motifs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Also included in the pattern are instructions for a 'Scandinavian' style colour way using just 4 colours of Jamieson's of Shetland dk yarn in red, white, light grey and dark grey.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There have been over 64K downloads to date of the Birch Trees Scarf knitting pattern from Ravelry</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">. For my design I used size 4.5mm (US 7) needles </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); color: #444444; font-size: large;">with some of my shetland sheep DK wool in neutral white</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">In 2014 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/lindzfrog/birch-trees-scarf">lindzfrog</a> took on this project to improve her lace creating skills and made a fantastic job. The yarn is Moda Vera Fayette "Fuchsia Mix. I love the way the colour transitions from light to dark.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polkagris-kerchief">Polkagris Kerchief</a> is a lovely, quick and simple knit by the designer <a href="https://katedaviesdesigns.com/">Kate Davies</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I used a set of <a href="http://blackisleyarns.co.uk/product/polkagris-kerchief-yarn-set-marl-shetland-sport/">two mini skeins of sport weight, spun from Shetland sheep fleece</a>. One a natural white and the other naturally dyed over marl grey in shade "Ocean".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Now, this was no ordinary Shetland yarn, it was a blend of wool from Shetland sheep originating from 4 farms near my croft in Scotland. When I </span><span style="font-size: large;">dispersed</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> my flock of Shetland sheep a couple of years ago the ewes went to live at one of those 4 farms. So, when I discovered that Julie from <a href="http://blackisleyarns.co.uk/">Black Isle Yarns</a> had </span>acquired<span style="font-family: inherit;"> fleeces from sheep which used to belong to me, I was</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> keen to buy some yarn and see how it had turned out. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These are <a href="http://blackisleyarns.co.uk/product/polkagris-kerchief-yarn-set-marl-shetland-sport/">the mini skeins</a> from Black Isle Yarns, 40g each. I love the green shade dyed over the grey giving the marl look. The are both very soft and have a rustic look. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've enjoyed working with this yarn very much. It feels very soft to handle and I love the way the colour variations have developed along the length of the shawl. The colour changes and stripes were the inspiration for the name <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/transitions-shawl-2">'Transitions Shawl'</a> and the pattern can be found on <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/transitions-shawl-2">Ravelry</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Recently I teamed up with the lovely <a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/">Lucy, from Locket Land</a> and I'm delighted to announce two new knitting kits have been produced from my knitting patterns. These were launched last week at <a href="https://yarndale.co.uk/">Yarndale</a> in Skipton, North Yorkshire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The sheep kit includes the printed pattern, shetland wool yarn and natural wool filling in a neat presentation box. These are available online from Lucy's website and from her bricks and mortar shop (more about her shop later). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The house kits include the printed pattern, the yarn and natural wool filling in cardboard presentation boxes. As with the sheep the house kits are available from Lucy's website and her shop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6528639-Wee-Croft-House-kit.html">Wee Croft House Knitting Kits</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now, a little bit about Lucy's <a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/">bricks and </a></span><a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/">mortar</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/"> shop</a>. It is an exciting creative hub located near Sunderland in the north east of England. The shop stocks stunning yarns, unique work by local artisans, there are craft workshops (not just knitting) as well as knitting groups. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hope you enjoyed that quick visit. Check out the opening times and keep up to date with news via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucylocketland/">Lucy's Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.lucylocketland.co.uk/">website</a>.</span></div>
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