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.

Finished Projects

 

Finished this crochet dress awhile ago so thought I had better post a photo.

 

Also finished this crochet blanket for my daughter which was a CAL last year with Shelly Husband from Spincushions. The pattern is  here

 

 

 

 

 

It's A Warm One Today

Well it could be a long hot summer here downunder. We had 36 degrees yesterday and today is shaping up to be the same. A great way to spend Sunday, inside in the cool with an iced tea and working away on the Christmas gifts.

I hope you all are enjoying a relaxing Sunday too.

Triangle Patchwork Cardigan



I have started a new project the Triangle Patchwork designed by Joyce Renee Wyatt. The pattern can be found in the book Great Garter Stitch by Jean Leinhauser & Rita Weiss. This is a fun pattern made with 86 triangles that are joined.

Below is a photo of the finished cardigan from the book.

Photo courtesy "Great Garter Stitch"

Crocheted Dress

I have started a dress for a little one. The pattern is from the book "Hooked for Toddlers" 20 Easy Crochet Projects by Margaret Hubert. The pattern is called Grow a Year Jumper. I am just using up yarn from my ever growing stash. I just have to show restrain and try not to keep acquiring more.  Easier said than done.