I know I’ve been less of a voracious blogger during November & December – here’s why. During the months of November & December I was feverishly busy making gifts (excuse sloppy photos- they were taken hastily before a mass wrapping session) :
- 1 hooded cape
- 1 crocheted snood (with a twist). This comes from Carly’s fab snood pattern, only I made a fundamental mistake on round 2- when I came to the end of the round I think my end of row join included some serious twisting which I didn’t notice straight away….. but it’s OK, it snuggles a bit more closely! My friend loves it which is the main thing (she doesn’t know it wasn’t deliberate!)
Twisted Snood
Twisted snood
Scarflette
Fab big loop scarf
Loop scarf with Moomin flower
- 2 Martha Stewart scarflets
- 3 knitted looped scarfs (using “Patons Fab Big” & the pattern on the label!)
- 4 fur collars using this pattern from Colette patterns via Mollie Makes
Faux fur collar (why didn't I make one for me? ....)
- 3 pairs of boxer shorts
- 1 Negroni shirt (I will review later)
- 1 “waterfall” cardi/ wrap
- 2 pairs of PJ trousers.
Phew! As a result of all that making I needed a break & could only lie on the sofa, craft battery recharged by my Colette Sewing Handbook & Liberty Home Sewing Book (yes, Father Christmas smiled on me this year!). All of a sudden I was overwhelmed by sewing options – there were so many I was paralysed. To overcome this debilitation I cut out 3 things then sewed them all at once (no, I didn’t end up with a pair of trousers with a skirted kindle cover pocket !)
I now have a pair of Clover trousers, plus the most adorable floral skirt (Anna Marie Horner fabric) that leaves unanswered the question: has she a big bum or is it the fabric? Both of these items scraped in as the last makes of 2011 that will get photoed & discussed soon as. My super new lucky me Kindle* also has a papoose. I was getting quite anxious not having sewed anything selfishly for a while, but rest assured feel a lot better now.
Looking back at these woolly things, I really enjoyed making them, but feel I need to progress into cables or thumbs….. any ideas for some easy progression patterns? I feel a look at Ravelry is a good starting point. And after so many fabulous online yarn shopping suggestions I feel (but do not fear) onset of Imminent Yarn Stash fever (it appears to be contagious!).
*I am a super lucky Badger/ Mum/ girlfriend
Oooh that twisted snood is such a delicious color. I am so so happy that Ii learned how to knit – it is so much fun! Working on a pair of bunny slippers now
lol
Also I LOVE that faux fur collar. I thought about making one when the tutorial came out… then decided against it… now I’m kind of thinking I need one. That leopard fur is fab!
Bunny slippers? Cool! I have a pattern for some crochet bunny slippers in the Debbie Stoller “Happy Hooker” book, but they scare me in their complexity. Yep, I think you need a collar, after having seen my giftees wearing theirs I KNOW I do too…
Wow, you were busy! I too love the twisted crochet snood. I recieved the Liberty book, too. Some cute aprons in there…
Oh yes the frilly apron’s my favorite. And the rose cushion. And book covers – how could I live without fabric book covers?!!
What a busy bee! Lucky people getting home made gifts.
What lucky gift-ees! I can’t believe you didn’t make yourself one of those fur collars – so cute!
On the edge of my seat awaiting your Clovers and skirt makes!;)
Thank you Roo & Tamsin. I think they were appreciated. I avoided giving pants to my brother as I think they would have fallen on an unenthusiast!
Ooh I love the twisty twist on the snood! I may try recreate that on one for next winter! I got the Liberty book too and can ‘t wait to whip up some lovely things from it.
Carly you know what, if I tried to recreate it, I bet I couldn’t! Looking forward to some Liberty sewing inspiration from you as well as Karen then …. wonderful!
I think that faux fur collar is perfect on you! Perhaps you should make one for yourself now?
Some gorgeous makes that have obviously kept you very busy!
Cables are a doddle…have a go!
Why DIDN’T you make a fur collar for yourself? Go thou forth at once-eth and do-eth it for thyself!
I love your twisted snood! I typed in ‘easy cables’ into the pattern search on Ravelry and found lots of things i want to knit! Have a great week!
OOh, thanks Alex, I’ll have to give some serious time to Ravelry
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