My Latest Design and Blogiversary Giveaway

I have just released my latest design Waverley Beach Cowl which can be purchased here

Inspiration for this design came from many childhood days spent at the beach watching the waves crashing against the rocky shoreline.

Its an easy project knit in the round and I used Bendigo Woollen Mills Classic 8ply which gives lovely stitch definition.


Wow I can't believe its been a year since I started this blog - infrequent blogger that I am. But that can only lead to improvement - right.

 I do enjoy sharing my creative passions and would love to know what your creative pursuits are.
What do you love to knit or crochet, sew or whatever?

Leave me a comment below and I will draw a winner to receive a copy of my latest pattern design the Waverley Beach Cowl to celebrate my one year milestone into the blogging world.

I have also finished Serenity by Rachel Booker. This was an enjoyable shawl to knit and I have included a link for the free pattern for you here

Also off the needles are the anklet socks I was making for my daughter. The pattern was from Knitpicks  - Fancy Feet Anklets  by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence - here is the pattern link.

I made the Monday version with a feather and fan pattern on the front.

I will leave you with Lucy who loves to sleep in my empty pots.

Happy Knitting

New Design Release

I have just released a new design - Cockatoo Mist Shawl which is available to purchase here
Cockatoo Mist Shawl price $5.00.

The inspiration for this asymmetrical shawl came from watching winter sunsets through the fog and mist.

I would like to thank my daughter Hannah McLaren from Hannah McLaren Photography for her wonderful photos. She is an awesome photographer I have provided a link above if you would like to see some of her work.

 I would also like to thank my beautiful granddaughter Laylah who named and kindly modelled the shawl for me.

This is a fun knit using 4ply or 5ply. I just used yarns from my stash and there would be endless colour combinations you could use to create one your own.

What I Have Been Up To

With a young family member recently requiring Cranial surgery headbands were required. I made these four - three crocheted and one knitted. All were free patterns on Raverly - links below for you.

The yellow one http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/qt-headband

The blue one with white flower http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-kids-flower-headwarmer

The pink one with mauve bow http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/modern-bow-headband

The only knitted one  - pink multi coloured http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-headband-5

Here is the beautiful recipient prior to her surgery.

Of course she had to have a new blanky to take with her. This crochet pattern was from Purl Soho, Chevron Baby Blanket very addictive, another free pattern here is the link:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-baby-blanket

I have also been busy working on new designs and hope to have them published shortly.

Shop Update

Hand Knitted Prayer Shawl $25.00 Au

Hand Crocheted Shawl $45.00 Au

Hand Crocheted Nappy Holder $25.00 Au

I have added these new items for sale. If you are interested in purchasing these or browsing my other items please check out my Etsy  and  Madeit stores.