Woolly Stuff
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Just finished making this knee length jacket (aran weight) 2 nights ago. Its been my ‘in between’ project since finishing the last double blanket a couple of weeks ago. Pure 70s! I love it. I made another one in turquoise / grey last year but forgot to share it. The children seem to snaffle it about the house when its chilly of an evening. Self drafted pattern, crocheted on the wing ;)
Very pleased with the collar.
I’ve runaway today. Up at 6:30 to get to the train station. I’m off to Bristol to visit Middlest.
Taunton station. I am officially a tourist as I’ve left Devon!
Right chaps… how do you cope with nerves? I’ve been on the train 15 minutes and feel sick as a pig. My ‘bubble’ is being somewhat crushed in here… I sound a right fruit cake! Oh hang on a minute, that’s right, I am a right fruit cake… ;) phew… will be better when I’m back under supervision with one of the children :)
This is how happy I feel :) I’m 46 years old and I’ve never been on a train by myself or bought a ticket ever! Children always look after me because I go to bits in crowds. I’m wearing my new crochet jacket and am very aware I look like Molly Weasley sat on this bench… not a bad look though ;) I have yarn and a tiny hook and 2 hours of travel today to make something.
My darling girl x She pedalled like a woman possessed to meet me off the train so that I wasnt left alone. Arriving dripping with sweat and beaming because her Mumma was there. In Bristol, right there and within hugging distance. I am so lucky to be a Mother.
Went to a fabulous cafe called the rainbow cafe in Bristol and had tea. It was covered in crochet, and quite honestly bearing in mind what I was wearing I was lucky I didn’t get mistaken for a squishy armchair and sat on ;)
Even the teapots were rainbows :) That concludes the great train adventure. After sharing it on instagram and facebook I was humbled and grateful for all the wonderful words of support for a nervous wreck. I am not alone. We are never alone... nighty night all x
Monday, 14 March 2016
I am not sure when I started this one... Possibly just before Christmas comes to mind. But, Ive also made two cardigans, a knotgrass waistcoat, a crochet shawl, plus a pile of hats since before Christmas too :)
But here we are on the second to last round...
Yet we began with two lots of these centres, all lined up neatly in their box...
A thousand ends were stitched in...
Much late evening hook work was needed...
Rows grew...
Materials dwindled...
Label was neatly stitched in place...
One king size blanket for my youngest Daughter is complete. I have made 3 of these in the last year, one for each of my children. Going by the wonderful comments you all left on the Fairysteps Instagram { @mrsfairysteps } and the Facebook page { FAIRYSTEPS } many of you also have blankets which have been gifted by Mothers, Grandmothers and Aunts, all of which are treasured. Isnt that rather special, that a simple act of making knots in yarn to make a whole can convey such love and gratitude to others. Both for the Maker and the Keeper. Truly lovely.
So my hook was rested... but, only for one night my dears, Ive already started the next project ;)
Ren x
Thursday, 25 February 2016
Really cracked on with some partly finished woolly projects this year. Including a pea green KNOTGRASS vest. It sold the same night I listed it so Im guessing it was love at first sight for someone.
I really enjoyed designing this pattern. Its a joy to knit. I still havent got round to making up all the new colours I bought for knitting this beauty. One day...
And another yokey cardi in biscuit and pink and black. Mismatched buttons of course. I was making this for me, but, after counting how many yokey cardis I already have, decided not to!
Last but not least a really pretty fitted turquoise cardi, usual 25% wool blend aran for a snuggly fit. Cropped to go perfectly with a pretty dress.
Not sure what to knit next? Thinking maybe another of my own pattern cardi, Brown Sparrow, possibly in a nice bright colour for Spring. I fancy some little heart shaped pockets on it...
Saturday, 22 August 2015
Despite greyness outside, my workshop is looking quite cheerful.
I am ploughing on ahead with the next batch of shoes.
Some parts of the house are still gloomy.
I am continuing on a huge blanket for my son, calling it blackberry blanket.
And, o look... its me, posing for the camera :)
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