tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836135042858137332024-03-14T21:22:51.870+13:00KnitNotWhatKrissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-22978570383117862672011-08-05T14:42:00.000+12:002011-08-05T14:42:00.619+12:00Tikki<p>I’m going to share some of my finished projects using patterns from one of my favourite designers, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/georgie-hallam" target="_blank">Georgie Hallam</a>.  I was lucky enough to get to test-knit the following designs which are all knit seamlessly and in the round for the most part.</p> <p>First up is a gorgeous wee knit called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/darwinia" target="_blank">Darwinia</a>.  this is an adorable girl babydoll or dress and features gathering on the bodice, and a little ruffle on the bottom.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z0wNgzPOlBc/TjIUdH9w0_I/AAAAAAAAAtY/K7lVB7qJZ-w/s1600-h/darwinia015.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="darwinia01" alt="darwinia01" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XK1-atwncE4/TjIUd_X_XzI/AAAAAAAAAtc/NMN3DtaMsnw/darwinia01_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Darwinia is knit in 8ply and can be knit in both cotton or wool (mine has been done in cotton for the summer) which means its great all year round.  Sizing goes up to sz 10 and starts at a tiny NB.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UlM0XO2dfdo/TjIUgwhDxyI/AAAAAAAAAtg/mSUdAz2sl5c/s1600-h/darwinia045.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="darwinia04" alt="darwinia04" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-35O0DKaNWGQ/TjIUh0_wjTI/AAAAAAAAAtk/iLeOJZxBt6s/darwinia04_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Next, is the sister pattern to Darwinia – <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/acacia-2" target="_blank">Acacia</a>.  This can be knit in 4ply for sizes NB-2y or 8ply for sizes 12m – 10y.  Acacia can also be knit in either cotton or wool, again making it perfect for every season. <br />  <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5-c1gBKFBmw/TjIUnKD5ziI/AAAAAAAAAto/UYEE-QWiUww/s1600-h/acacia055.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="acacia05" alt="acacia05" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IuyPCoFugBc/TjIUn15QkiI/AAAAAAAAAts/rmTxvUVBq2w/acacia05_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>There is two different style – the first with gathers on the bodice as you can see on my pictures, and the other with gathers throughout the whole body.  I loved knitting this pattern and it’s one I plan on knitting again very soon. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wda1Esjo7sw/TjIUxOsjSfI/AAAAAAAAAtw/J23oypnOemw/s1600-h/acacia015.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="acacia01" alt="acacia01" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jSXjRycgxX8/TjIUyghY_HI/AAAAAAAAAt0/uEqO57aZplU/acacia01_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>And last, but definitely not least, theres <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-butterflies" target="_blank">Little Butterflies</a> which is a delightful wee short sleeved cardigan that features a circular yoke and little butterflies on the yoke.  I’m a bit disappointed because none of the photos I took show off the butterflies to well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3k8RrY3FQ38/TjIU2xqdphI/AAAAAAAAAt4/vij2Mpo-fqA/s1600-h/DSCF4235_medium24.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4235_medium2" alt="DSCF4235_medium2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--LuAtJGb78w/TjIU36Nxp9I/AAAAAAAAAt8/2x3bfRM6SkA/DSCF4235_medium2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>While I’ve done mine in just one colour, the pattern has instructions on how to a contrast trim.  Designed in 8ply there is also step by step instructions on how to knit this design up in different weight yarn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JHiPuVyYQIw/TjIU692P7ZI/AAAAAAAAAuA/VAAuz25mjZw/s1600-h/DSCF4221_medium24.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4221_medium2" alt="DSCF4221_medium2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-barahKvlEH4/TjIU7zLUYjI/AAAAAAAAAuE/ap5Usyxv3KI/DSCF4221_medium2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>I’ve also just finished another test knit for Georgie but I’ll give that its own separate post next week.</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-64083478835708585152011-08-02T13:59:00.000+12:002011-08-02T13:59:00.767+12:00And Another<p>I’ll get straight into it today with my first designer being <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/cathy-rubin" target="_blank">Cathy Rubin</a>.  Now there’s heaps of patterns out there for fingerless gloves but these ones are gorgeous with the added ribbons for the girls.  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbon-glubs" target="_blank">Ribbon Glubs</a> are a OSFM pattern knit with 8ply.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A7g4m8fr5w4/TjIH82uNo-I/AAAAAAAAAsw/vnS9XWipQlU/s1600-h/IMG_0015%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0015" alt="IMG_0015" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OWXvLfZFoNg/TjIH9-cPE7I/AAAAAAAAAs0/Ecdat1vYmJY/IMG_0015_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>They are knit seamlessly and for the most part in the round, they are such a quick knit that you can whip a pair up in an afternoon. As you can see above, they are a great fit on Miss 4 and also below, on Miss 8</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-paegCA3uHlE/TjIIAksabrI/AAAAAAAAAs4/oXZItIrb8zc/s1600-h/IMG_0013%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0013" alt="IMG_0013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0FPUL1DHfn0/TjIIBc_Qw2I/AAAAAAAAAs8/dknwvBDV4GU/IMG_0013_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Don’t like the ribbon look? That’s fine as you can also leave them out which also makes them perfect for the boys.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xFdeB10iyGA/TjIIHM-U8lI/AAAAAAAAAtA/-OEgxkHf-H4/s1600-h/DSCF4868%252520-%252520resized%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4868 - resized" alt="DSCF4868 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pOBKzF_ZQlo/TjIIIJo85MI/AAAAAAAAAtE/55NxNq8_Kmk/DSCF4868%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>The other designer is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/anne-mccrea" target="_blank">Anne McCrea</a>, I was lucky enough to test this next design and it really is a delightful girly knit.  This one is called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ariane-dreams" target="_blank">Ariane Dreams</a> and is part of a bigger collection of hers called the Dreamer Collection. <br />  <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--Vzr-U_GRVY/TjIILGage1I/AAAAAAAAAtI/ICy7VqLIThE/s1600-h/tulipdreamer02%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tulipdreamer02" alt="tulipdreamer02" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G4e4YvFQB0U/TjIIMGcIPcI/AAAAAAAAAtM/NadQoAbOQy0/tulipdreamer02_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>This a gorgeous tunic/dress that is knit in the seamlessly and has a plain bodice and 3 different lace options for the skirt.  You can knit this pattern in either 8ply or 10ply and has a range of different sizes starting at 3m. I love this pattern and am looking forward to trying out the other lace options</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qujhmYAdt3U/TjIISfpPX9I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/frIJvqaJXyE/s1600-h/tulipdreamer08%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="tulipdreamer08" border="0" alt="tulipdreamer08" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EotNnVp7IYY/TjIITjJHvOI/AAAAAAAAAtU/q8m03oivRJA/tulipdreamer08_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="232" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-48512980908651471432011-07-31T13:58:00.000+12:002011-07-31T13:58:00.105+12:00More knitting updates<p>Sick of these yet? Only a couple more and I think I’ll be all up to date – next time I won’t leave it so long between posts.</p> <p>This one features a few different designers, the first one being <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-evans" target="_blank">Rachel Evans</a>.  This one is called the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paige-babydoll" target="_blank">Paige Babydoll</a> is a delightful wee knit that has two different options for the skirt part - a full skirt with two different hems or an A-line cabled skirt. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1p7eY0Y5yIA/TjHmvtnb-OI/AAAAAAAAAsA/5lJdGVVoWec/s1600-h/pb09%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="pb09" alt="pb09" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uIC7-cNfRF4/TjHmwZMqyKI/AAAAAAAAAsE/Q81b4It7LEo/pb09_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>It is knit in 10ply and available in sizes NB-5.  Another perfect pattern that is perfect for layering in the spring, winter and autumn.  It can also be knit in cotton which would be perfect for the summer.  I’m definitely planning on knitting a couple more of these, just have to buy some more 10ply yarn.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g8T7cbjJuk4/TjHm13iJyuI/AAAAAAAAAsI/FrWwrv3hURc/s1600-h/pb02%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="pb02" alt="pb02" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6vJLnW0ZYvA/TjHm2vSOc3I/AAAAAAAAAsM/Auzx82mnwlY/pb02_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a> <br />Next up is a design from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shannon-passmore" target="_blank">Shannon Passmore</a>.  Versa can be knit up as a vest, tunic, dress or as a babydoll.  I’ve only knit the pattern as a tunic but have plans to do a couple more of the options when I can find the time.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IgjZdD2V5pU/TjHm5Vbf5hI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/IdmWQoWLJ_g/s1600-h/versa%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="versa - resized" alt="versa - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LbxY-XEiOvg/TjHm6KaZ09I/AAAAAAAAAsU/Jv_T59bpw7s/versa%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>(Excuse the bad photos – it was hard to get Miss 3 to stand still to take a decent photo.)  This pattern can be knit in either 10ply or 12ply and from sizes NB-10 which makes it an extrememly versatile pattern and great value for money.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WS4LsZU8vj8/TjHm9a-c8lI/AAAAAAAAAsY/jBce_3_U7QU/s1600-h/versa02%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="versa02" alt="versa02" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Nd6LO3Mb7M/TjHm-ASmNVI/AAAAAAAAAsc/FXF2WT5Wz6w/versa02_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Lastly, we have a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-charlotte-collection" target="_blank">Charlotte Sweater</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/raya-budrevich">Raya Budrevich</a>.  It’s knit in 8ply and can be knit with or without sleeves.  It features a ribbed neck and bodice and with the no sleeves, creates a racer style back.  <br /> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X-JO3muz8Sc/TjHnAiRheaI/AAAAAAAAAsg/RXam0gOo3rc/s1600-h/charlotte01%25255B9%25255D.jpg"> <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="charlotte01" alt="charlotte01" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cZngvzhKSe8/TjHnBlq3ylI/AAAAAAAAAsk/IfngxRD_33w/charlotte01_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>There’s a gorgeous little ruffle down the bottom that you can see in the photo below.  Sizing starts at 6m and goes up to a sz 10, this really is a top that is suited for all seasons.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NiDwKTjPEic/TjHnEImN-nI/AAAAAAAAAso/dP2no8Qibus/s1600-h/charlotte02%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="charlotte02" alt="charlotte02" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LdbhOhAvVbY/TjHnE7naCgI/AAAAAAAAAss/GXAZAcSKExg/charlotte02_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-68500169900584612162011-07-29T13:57:00.000+12:002011-07-29T13:58:01.545+12:00Another Overdue Update<p>This time a quick update featuring patterns designed by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stitchymama" target="_blank">StitchyMama</a>.  Kath has released a few patterns and I hear she has even more in the pipeline which I’m looking forward to.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q5Pw1lMU5s8/TjCVmETK8WI/AAAAAAAAArQ/ii8GGfdPoK8/s1600-h/bolero015.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="bolero01" alt="bolero01" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R7qjk5DAEwE/TjCVnd5dSjI/AAAAAAAAArU/91fbCCZTs58/bolero01_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>The first knit, which I was lucky enough to get to test knit is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blossom-bolero-child-sizes" target="_blank">Blossom Bolero</a>.  The bolero is designed especially to go over summer dresses and has a range of different cuff and edging choices so you can make a unique bolero every time.  This one below has long sleeves and a lace hem.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VGiwDEJZc9o/TjCVql5q1cI/AAAAAAAAArY/o08DK4C86Q0/s1600-h/bolero055.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="bolero05" alt="bolero05" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aM80ck1rGWs/TjCVr6XNEoI/AAAAAAAAArc/VR0X1IUMXp0/bolero05_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Other options include a plain garter stitch edge, picot cast off, ruffles and 4 different sleeve options.   I will admit that I was a bit worried about knitting this at first when I learnt that the edging had to be picked up after knitting the body, but it really isn’t as hard as I first thought.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SveqZAS5HRo/TjCVwp30WfI/AAAAAAAAArg/A3yHOu7MnlQ/s1600-h/blossom045.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="blossom04" alt="blossom04" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tqC5_JSXuRI/TjCVx7792sI/AAAAAAAAArk/4iLmqI9Gs50/blossom04_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Again, like most of the patterns I like, this pattern comes in a wide range of sizes from 0-3m to sz 10.  You can buy the baby/toddler sizes and the child sizes separately or buy all sizes as an e-book, I highly recommend this pattern and its another pattern that I find great value for money. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m4k0oZ-8_5s/TjCV049x14I/AAAAAAAAAro/ipg080CsAHs/s1600-h/bb025.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="bb02" alt="bb02" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PGc9wHHnzaQ/TjCV1mpS9nI/AAAAAAAAArs/JZd2IoWBlG4/bb02_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Another pattern I’m quite fond of by Kath is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/top-down-pinwheel-beanie" target="_blank">pinwheel beanie</a> pattern.   I’ve knit this one quite a lot and am currently knitting up a few more at the moment for friends. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a1HdPqf1PQk/TjCV4Zz1LlI/AAAAAAAAArw/D7UhGHmz11w/s1600-h/tealbeanie2T16.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tealbeanie2T1" alt="tealbeanie2T1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iOP71GqEo2c/TjCV5F-lH3I/AAAAAAAAAr0/paH2RKCFOGA/tealbeanie2T1_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>You can knit this one up in any size imaginable because as well as pre-set sizes it has instructions to custom make to any size head. This has to be one of my favourite hat patterns, and is definitely the first one I turn too when someone needs a hat.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6mVJnupxMms/TjCV9SKsxMI/AAAAAAAAAr4/jBAGxFvi7y4/s1600-h/tealbeanie1315.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tealbeanie131" alt="tealbeanie131" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FGSihaMN5SA/TjCV-Y8xPhI/AAAAAAAAAr8/x_V9pMB7ihI/tealbeanie131_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-82362521853014945622011-07-27T22:35:00.001+12:002011-07-28T10:36:27.019+12:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uZcFciQHuMs/Ti_p2sC_k5I/AAAAAAAAArI/uVn66vzQR_U/s1600-h/DSCF4789---resized5.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4789 - resized" alt="DSCF4789 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BefdXA4iATA/Ti_p3jnjR0I/AAAAAAAAArM/ZVmYHIFirqI/DSCF4789---resized_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a> <br /> <br />For more Wordless Wednesdays check out <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/42117/wordless-wednesday-caterpillar/" target="_blank">5 minutes for mom</a> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-39455820753323027912011-07-25T16:01:00.001+12:002011-07-25T16:01:07.386+12:00A Winter Wonderland<p><em>Warning – picture heavy post follows..</em></p> <p>This is what awaited us when we woke up on this cold winters morning</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d0Ri7y7658s/TizpjMYWTlI/AAAAAAAAApI/aYo4VGaPPzM/s1600-h/DSCF4753%252520-%252520resized%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4753 - resized" alt="DSCF4753 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1spmG3FdR30/Tizpj5u3U1I/AAAAAAAAApM/Kbs4n8g5HBQ/DSCF4753%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2Eq-9JMMxmw/TizppmHcf-I/AAAAAAAAApQ/hvqsvxKSqHA/s1600-h/DSCF4786%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4786 - resized" alt="DSCF4786 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E1ZVXz3-oLA/TizpqZ7fhXI/AAAAAAAAApU/sQ4L7G4ODBU/DSCF4786%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-h5y1JDdRq4M/Tizptff4loI/AAAAAAAAApY/DLc-xhsuLDs/s1600-h/DSCF4792%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4792 - resized" alt="DSCF4792 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6smkl6oE37I/TizpuFt5EyI/AAAAAAAAApc/YeQHdLFZNoc/DSCF4792%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>After a toasty warm breakfast of porridge, the girls dressed up nice and warm and ventured out into the snow.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HaPWMAYBOj0/TizpzdN3HjI/AAAAAAAAApg/6LLRmT9QZOw/s1600-h/DSCF4779%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4779 - resized" alt="DSCF4779 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cNdOZLNmMGU/Tizp0OU3YBI/AAAAAAAAApk/XAIJuxyv7QQ/DSCF4779%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NDj54tcCXHw/Tizp2gLO7vI/AAAAAAAAApo/vRMWP4AMQY4/s1600-h/DSCF4784%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4784 - resized" alt="DSCF4784 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_EMBmIopX7Q/Tizp3o-mrFI/AAAAAAAAAps/ubq1_cQHPcE/DSCF4784%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And practised making some snow angels in the backyard</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UOkdBOsDCDo/Tizp5MW4UQI/AAAAAAAAApw/veI2xcS3cOs/s1600-h/DSCF4795%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4795 - resized" alt="DSCF4795 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q7IaBvH8mA0/Tizp51nQKzI/AAAAAAAAAp0/otkrXQPIR98/DSCF4795%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--L-lWqDeiM8/Tizp9fufEsI/AAAAAAAAAp4/FtSKLRaVNVQ/s1600-h/DSCF4794%252520-%252520resized%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4794 - resized" alt="DSCF4794 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xoYF3ajzCG4/Tizp-FmIadI/AAAAAAAAAp8/ST6cusFgcpk/DSCF4794%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g2k09BgQHoc/TizqACUeGjI/AAAAAAAAAqA/V1R05RVWPVE/s1600-h/DSCF4796%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4796 - resized" alt="DSCF4796 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V5RTfe2vycI/TizqA_DGoRI/AAAAAAAAAqE/zu2zharmzCw/DSCF4796%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Then we decided to dress up nice and warm and take a walk around the corner to the park.  We weren’t the only one who had this idea, there were about 4 other families there.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MKeYlSJqnGQ/TizqC8smNsI/AAAAAAAAAqI/rlc4C8zg0CQ/s1600-h/DSCF4803%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4803 - resized" alt="DSCF4803 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aaIBvI7PjjU/TizqD1cY-xI/AAAAAAAAAqM/4MjswJFZ9dQ/DSCF4803%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Qqan3Zh_oUI/TizqFw9EutI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/ekSHvLCx8Vk/s1600-h/DSCF4804%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4804 - resized" alt="DSCF4804 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bh42o3dTe9c/TizqGrLCj8I/AAAAAAAAAqU/Q-6fi2rmFnU/DSCF4804%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OL8pM_Kd2Gk/TizqNpLL2nI/AAAAAAAAAqY/uU0Af6tNS4Q/s1600-h/DSCF4807%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4807 - resized" alt="DSCF4807 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pR6ZLhHVtEk/TizqOXQrclI/AAAAAAAAAqc/GqwnUKlDYy0/DSCF4807%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-95cbfn-awPM/TizqR5TgqQI/AAAAAAAAAqg/cxEoE3nG8V0/s1600-h/DSCF4824%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4824 - resized" alt="DSCF4824 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C31bkLeEQjg/TizqSv57XCI/AAAAAAAAAqk/Fevb44b87Iw/DSCF4824%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Morgan making more snow angels</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9OK3CPMok2A/TizqVqZ9HsI/AAAAAAAAAqo/pGI3QdV7S4I/s1600-h/DSCF4828%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4828 - resized" alt="DSCF4828 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e_y1bUnwmCg/TizqWfd1KaI/AAAAAAAAAqs/g0I2WmpYBEU/DSCF4828%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EIDjMnxbJJ4/TizqZbM-9MI/AAAAAAAAAqw/iQhut-c8me8/s1600-h/GEDC0172%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="GEDC0172 - resized" alt="GEDC0172 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sBzdbsOMiMY/TizqaPcmWiI/AAAAAAAAAq0/N8OJBDvm7y8/GEDC0172%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>On our way home, Morgan decided she was pretty thirsty…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TJnYpWqSM9k/TizqcaxsdfI/AAAAAAAAAq4/dCkvVCVitgI/s1600-h/DSCF4837%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4837 - resized" alt="DSCF4837 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-saV-fH7GUwQ/TizqdCsP0PI/AAAAAAAAAq8/Rp8pKBSkqC8/DSCF4837%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mfr95y9Ia9k/TizqfkihRZI/AAAAAAAAArA/OOY5lTLnYWw/s1600-h/DSCF4843%252520-%252520resized%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF4843 - resized" alt="DSCF4843 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_RMJ7bZ8JdY/TizqgYBSqyI/AAAAAAAAArE/HkpnqTK7c0E/DSCF4843%252520-%252520resized_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Apologies to any Facebook friends reading this blog post who may have already seen these photos.</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-22611887272844228732011-04-02T14:14:00.001+13:002011-04-02T14:14:32.688+13:00And the winner is...Erin/Plingie :) I can't figure out how to get hold of you via your profile, so if you could e-mail me at k_roberts@itbytes.co.nz so we can sort out the details.<br /><br />Thank you for everyone who donated to the cause, and apologies for the delay in drawing the winner. We left Christchurch a couple of days after the earthquake and have only recently arrived back.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-74651632291951331092011-03-07T14:02:00.000+13:002011-03-07T14:02:45.563+13:00A message from KrissieDue to the recent Christchurch earthquake, the drawing of the giveaway has been delayed.<br />
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Krissie and family are all ok and she will update when she has more reliable Internet access.Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-55423932976259879612011-02-14T16:50:00.001+13:002011-02-15T14:47:13.797+13:00For Hope<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimPOpTI2I/AAAAAAAAAns/TmsZaJDK4Bs/s1600-h/becandHope5.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="bec and Hope" alt="bec and Hope" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimP1EG9WI/AAAAAAAAAnw/zQm3VI-VA4Y/becandHope_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="132" /></a></p> <p>Hope is a little Wellington girl who is turning 4 this week, she was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago.  <a href="http://rachaelbrownphotography.blogspot.com/2010/11/bec-alistair-hope-and-jonas.html">Rachael</a> (who took the stunning photos) summed it up when she wrote “In New Zealand, when a child is diagnosed with cancer, they start receiving beads. The beads are part of their story and recognise and honour a child’s bravery throughout their journey with child cancer. They are collected at each hospital visit, and for each treatment they receive on their journey” And yes, Hope, 2 years on from her first diagnosis has 900 beads.  Hope had been in remission and had been treatment free for about 5 months.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimSHl8f7I/AAAAAAAAAn0/5y0uvCFA2WE/s1600-h/hopesbeads216.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="hopes beads 2" alt="hopes beads 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimTRn7RaI/AAAAAAAAAn4/yCBsTiMR9GI/hopesbeads2_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="210" /></a></p> <p></p> <p>Her family has recently learnt that Hope’s cancer has returned and is spreading, unfortunately this time it cannot be treated and her family have been given a very short time frame to spend time with her.  There are so many people out there who are currently raising money for Hope and her family so they can enjoy as much time together without having to worry about the financial side of things.  </p> <p>So I have teamed up with Hannah from <a href="http://www.redridinghoodyarns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Red Riding Hood Yarns</a> for a raffle that I hope everyone will like.  <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimXOFQ0LI/AAAAAAAAAn8/cHKUXevkXBw/s1600-h/sorellofratello8.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="sorellofratello" alt="sorellofratello" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimYY9ihfI/AAAAAAAAAoA/6viFGiKlRUM/sorellofratello_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="258" /></a>(click to enlarge)</p> <p>With Georgies permission, I am offering to custom knit a Sorello or Fratello for a little person of your choosing.  The pattern starts at sz 6 months and I am willing to knit up to a sz 6.  I will be knitting with some gorgeous yarn from <a href="http://www.redridinghoodyarns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Red Riding Hood Yarns</a> that Hannah is kindly donating and will custom dye in whatever colours the winner chooses.</p> <p>Pictured below is some samples of the gorgeous yarn Hannah has dyed. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimb4oJfTI/AAAAAAAAAoE/N56uu1wiicA/s1600-h/rrhy5.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="rrhy" alt="rrhy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVimdAESQMI/AAAAAAAAAoI/YL1gK0o72wA/rrhy_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="250" /></a> <br /><em><strong>So, how do you enter? </strong></em></p> <p>- You must make a $5 donation to my bank account – <br />Kristina Roberts, 03 1700 0172932 001</p> <p>-  After you've made your donation pop back here and leave your receipt number/reference with a comment and a way to get hold of you. <br /> <br />-  You can enter as many times as you like, so if you want to deposit for example $20, then you'll have 4 entries</p> <p>- I will close this on Friday 26th February, winner will be drawn at 8.30pm New Zealand time.  Please keep in mind that any donations transferred on the 26th will not show in my account in time.</p> <p>- I will accept PayPal donations from people overseas, my paypal address is <a href="mailto:k_roberts@itbytes.co.nz"><strong>k_roberts@itbytes.co.nz</strong></a> (<em>I would be extremely grateful if you could cover the fees so I don’t have to</em>)</p> <p><strong>- After the closing date, all money raised will be passed on to Hope’s family.</strong></p> <h2><strong>Many thanks to </strong><a href="http://justonewip.blogspot.com/2011/02/hope.html" target="_blank"><strong>Julia</strong></a><strong>, who allowed me to borrow pictures of Hope and text from her Blog and to Georgie Hallam who allowed me the use of her photos of Sorello and Fratello</strong></h2> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-16607987905245645112011-02-11T20:10:00.000+13:002011-02-11T20:10:00.500+13:00Well Overdue – Part 2, Julia Stanfield<p>Welcome back to todays edition of Well Overdue, we now head into part 2 of goodness knows how many parts and today we focus on a good friend of mine, <a href="http://www.justonewip.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julia Stanfield</a>.  I was lucky enough to test-knit Julia’s 1st and 2nd designs and lets just say I hope they are not her last.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCWtHRTyI/AAAAAAAAAlY/eyA9fGZP2h4/s1600-h/littlehoodlum5%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="littlehoodlum5" alt="littlehoodlum5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCX2yXt7I/AAAAAAAAAlc/VN-NWWXWeQM/littlehoodlum5_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a>  <br />The first pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-little-rascals-ebook/patterns" target="_blank">The Little Rascals</a>, is actually 3 patterns in one.  First up, there is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-hoodlum" target="_blank">Little Hoodlum</a> that is a stylie modern looking hoodie.  I loved knitting this pattern, the way Julia has set things out, it is easy to follow and you can actually knit this without the hood if you prefer and add a collar instead – both options are great.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="littlehoodlum2" alt="littlehoodlum2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCYiXC1JI/AAAAAAAAAlg/cR2F9oyXDtg/littlehoodlum2_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></p> <p>Again, like most of the patterns I like, this pattern comes in a wide range of sizes from NB to sz 10 making it definitely value for your money.  It can also be knit in both 8ply and 10ply yarn, how awesome is that?  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCar0B42I/AAAAAAAAAlk/OFzRRbe3HIE/s1600-h/littlehoodlum6%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="littlehoodlum6" alt="littlehoodlum6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCb-80DvI/AAAAAAAAAlo/wJLXPmDTp2U/littlehoodlum6_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>But remember how I said it’s technically 3 patterns in 1? The other options that I haven’t finished knitting yet are <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/young-einstein" target="_blank">Young Einstein</a>, which is a  v-necked cardigan or jacket and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hotshot" target="_blank">Hotshot</a>, which is a v-necked vestee, again both options can be knit with a hood or collar or just left plain which looks equally as good. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tp06" alt="tp06" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCcwhSudI/AAAAAAAAAls/xA3I-WdkEKM/tp06_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /> <br />The 2nd design is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/teachers-pet" target="_blank">Teacher's Pet</a>, which is a gorgeous, simple seamless dress with so many options to get a unique dress every time.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCfJzW9sI/AAAAAAAAAlw/TPLUsQw3jfk/s1600-h/tp04%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tp04" alt="tp04" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCgf3WhYI/AAAAAAAAAl0/bkJTg7t9qFE/tp04_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a> <br />I ran out of time on this one, but like its predecessor, this little beauty can also be knit with a hood to keep those little heads warm, other options for this pattern are a belt and belt loops, eyelet holes so you can add a ribbon or an i-cord,  different hem options and 3 different options for the skirt - a full skirt, a box pleat and a petal style pleat. (pictured above is the box pleat, and below is the full skirt with ruffle hem)</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCjqOEORI/AAAAAAAAAl4/WuB7qg0SQro/s1600-h/tpe2%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tpe2" alt="tpe2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCk4MuCuI/AAAAAAAAAl8/k2R7zDCUXjA/tpe2_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>This pattern is  available in sizes from 3m to sz 4, and can be knit in either 8ply or 10ply.  The pattern is well set out, easy to read and a rather quick knit.  I have plans for a full skirt one for my little miss for the coming winter, and I don’t think that will be my last. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCx2YSg8I/AAAAAAAAAmA/Yp0kLD2lnqs/s1600-h/tpe4%5B5%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="tpe4" alt="tpe4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVRCzAQ6U1I/AAAAAAAAAmE/ENRNOOkn20k/tpe4_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-42381940568583494072011-02-10T19:34:00.001+13:002011-02-10T19:34:11.756+13:00Well Overdue – Part 1, Hats<p>It’s been so long since I last updated that everyone has probably forgotten who I am :P  To save you having to read numerous posts about each individual knits I’ve done lately, I’ll squeeze them into a few categories and pop up a few posts over the next few days :)  In no particular order, we have hats!</p> <p>First up, I test-knit this gorgeous beret for a friend of mine.  It’s called the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dolce-beret" target="_blank">Dolce Beret</a> and was designed by the lovely <a href="http://shortly24.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sheryl Greenfield</a>.  It’s available in a few sizes from toddler to adult.  The red one pictured below is a sz medium and fits both my 3yo and 7yo.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGXyEzATI/AAAAAAAAAko/pYl9dXtgJBE/s1600-h/beret1%5B7%5D.jpg"></a> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="beret1" alt="beret1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGZISc25I/AAAAAAAAAks/PZ__guT51Lg/beret1_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></p> </p> <p>This was my first real go at lace other than the odd lace borders on bigger garments,  I found the pattern easy to read and understand, I recommend it for anyone who wants a stylish hat perfect for the cooler seasons. <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGbWZn9pI/AAAAAAAAAkw/uH1fzln8BNY/s1600-h/beret7%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="beret7" alt="beret7" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGciMg-_I/AAAAAAAAAk0/mb1yH6vzRbw/beret7_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The next hat was also a test-knit, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoo-hat" target="_blank">Hoo Hat</a> is another quick and easy hat with the option of either one single owl cable or a whole band of them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGjhDD3LI/AAAAAAAAAk4/kJP1_volmv4/s1600-h/hoohat6%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="hoohat6" alt="hoohat6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGkpEuG1I/AAAAAAAAAk8/YBw1B7ckLtg/hoohat6_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a> <br />Designed by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/celia-ng" target="_blank">Celia Ng</a>, this hat is available in sizes from baby to adult so you can knit one for everyone in the family.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGl2pczLI/AAAAAAAAAlA/2UvV_j4bRQ0/s1600-h/hoohat2%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="hoohat2" alt="hoohat2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGmqbIArI/AAAAAAAAAlE/uKAx6IJpBlY/hoohat2_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>And last but not least, we have a few <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/top-down-pinwheel-beanie" target="_blank">pinwheel beanies</a> which are still one of my favourite hat patterns,  so quick and easy once you get going, it’s a must have pattern for everybody.  I won’t bore you with all of them, just a couple of my favourites</p> <p>Modified Beanie with no eyelets and a knitted flower sewn on top.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOGz2F4ekI/AAAAAAAAAlI/QeK9Pj9Lr5g/s1600-h/DSCF2702%20uto%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF2702 uto - resized" alt="DSCF2702 uto - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOG1IclTpI/AAAAAAAAAlM/8Xy0ho8pjuE/DSCF2702%20uto%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a>  <br />Another modified beanie in teeny size for my newborn (at the time) niece <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOG372-LmI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/DPJypsMNI_Q/s1600-h/jessica%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="jessica" alt="jessica" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TVOG4ks-AVI/AAAAAAAAAlU/_t4niOQPu_8/jessica_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Right, enough for now – would rather no-one fell asleep on me :P</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-47482941150268915962010-12-01T23:58:00.000+13:002010-12-02T00:20:03.190+13:00Wordless Wednesday<p>It’s still Wednesday for a few more minutes!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TPYq5xF3kBI/AAAAAAAAAjw/dtWhNhYzPHc/s1600-h/morganhair%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="morganhair" alt="morganhair" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TPYq8N0vJGI/AAAAAAAAAj0/flLkQdQNdjg/morganhair_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TPYq9heyxiI/AAAAAAAAAj4/Bi8aOPJ9ft8/s1600-h/zoeswim%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="zoeswim" border="0" alt="zoeswim" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TPYq_IBhTDI/AAAAAAAAAj8/nYcJTe5AIlA/zoeswim_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" height="308" /></a> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TPYrEUuY_zI/AAAAAAAAAkA/JHoc1U0wG_I/s1600-h/moo%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="moo" alt="moo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TPYrFRaDJvI/AAAAAAAAAkE/Hpvh2KOU9_w/moo_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-70316008886119728442010-08-19T10:30:00.000+12:002010-08-19T10:30:01.015+12:00Buttons buttons buttons<p>When I was growing up, my nana had this big container of buttons that I used to love sorting out into colours and shapes.  I’ve always loved pretty buttons (not to mention I’d love to start my own button collection like my nana) so when a friend started selling handmade buttons I was in heaven!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF3027 - resized" alt="DSCF3027 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TGuaklSZTgI/AAAAAAAAAjk/K3CT9WNUERM/DSCF3027%20-%20resized_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></p> <p>Check out the gorgeous buttons I received in the mail this morning!  The orange and pink ladybirds already have something waiting for them and Morgan has claimed the owls and ordered me to knit her something.</p> <p>For anyone else out there who loves buttons as much as me (or even if you don’t) check out <a href="http://buttonsbybenji.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buttons by Benji</a> for heaps more gorgeous buttons (and she’ll send anywhere in the world), I know I’ll be getting more in the very near future </p> <p>Nicci is also having a giveaway this month to win $100 worth of buttons, all you have to do is create something, whether it be knitting, sewing or even using them as an embellishment, and <br />e-mail her photos and you’ll be in to win.</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-68525027001008550882010-08-18T14:45:00.001+12:002010-08-18T18:31:26.592+12:00Wordless Wednesday<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TGtJPKirkDI/AAAAAAAAAjc/YyG6lJwQxzs/s1600-h/DSCF2932%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF2932 - resized" alt="DSCF2932 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TGtJQOkZDnI/AAAAAAAAAjg/FVFQR67z_CU/DSCF2932%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a>  <br />For more Wordless Wednesdays check out <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/26056/wordless-wednesday-nyc-times-square/" target="_blank">5 minutes for mom</a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-24467379640142480342010-07-02T13:22:00.001+12:002010-07-02T13:22:52.456+12:00FO Olearia<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TC0_TGAXdkI/AAAAAAAAAjA/9QAsrzCr9SM/s1600-h/DSCF2484%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF2484 - resized" alt="DSCF2484 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TC0_UXGdh_I/AAAAAAAAAjE/ylrojbeJOgk/DSCF2484%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a>  <br />Pattern :  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olearia">Olearia</a> by Georgie Hallam <br />Yarn :  TWC Utiku, 226gms Cherry</p> <p>I was lucky enough to be a test knitter for <a href="http://tikkifabricaddict.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">tikki</a> again.  This time for her latest pattern Olearia.  Olearia is a gorgeous wee pattern that features three different designs – two cardigans and a shrug, all which are knit seamlessly and easy to knit.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TC0_WDvPryI/AAAAAAAAAjI/QIk0Y2RAoCg/s1600-h/DSCF2499%20-%20resized%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF2499 - resized" alt="DSCF2499 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TC0_XGfFL4I/AAAAAAAAAjM/fM--ZkY26kU/DSCF2499%20-%20resized_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>I knit the 2nd version of the cardigan which features a gathered bodice with a plain stockinette body and did capped sleeves instead of long sleeves.  I really enjoyed knitting this cardigan, as all of tikki’s patterns, it was easy to follow, well set out and simple to knit.   </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TC0_ZKA5iiI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/qjGRkxp76sM/s1600-h/DSCF2501%20-%20resized%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF2501 - resized" alt="DSCF2501 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TC0_aQXQWqI/AAAAAAAAAjU/DqW_fBI89GM/DSCF2501%20-%20resized_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p>If you want to buy the pattern, check out Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olearia" target="_blank">here</a> or tikki’s blog <a href="http://tikkifabricaddict.blogspot.com/p/pattern-store.html" target="_blank">here</a>, sizes range from size 1 – size 8 making it great value for money!! </p> <p>I’m also licensed to sell all versions of this pattern so if you don’t knit and would like one, e-mail me at <a href="mailto:info@littlemooknits.co.nz">info@littlemooknits.co.nz</a> or see <a title="http://www.littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/olearia" href="http://www.littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/olearia">http://www.littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/olearia</a> for more information.</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-63167643002604091812010-06-16T20:41:00.001+12:002010-06-16T20:41:11.298+12:00Wordless Wednesday<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBiOCyxSsNI/AAAAAAAAAis/V7BtOfVze0c/s1600-h/wordlesswednesday02%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="wordlesswednesday02" alt="wordlesswednesday02" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBiOFOqbYQI/AAAAAAAAAiw/ZpduhK0ITpo/wordlesswednesday02_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBiOGcN2spI/AAAAAAAAAi0/8OiLD8prFL8/s1600-h/wordlesswednesday%5B17%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="wordlesswednesday" alt="wordlesswednesday" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBiOHplLpvI/AAAAAAAAAi4/m4cy6GLhvY0/wordlesswednesday_thumb%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a>    <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="wordlesswednesday01" alt="wordlesswednesday01" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBiOIjVWkyI/AAAAAAAAAi8/HwJFwCYGG4A/wordlesswednesday01_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-86531674831271595492010-06-11T21:15:00.001+12:002010-06-11T21:15:45.231+12:00And she returns…<p>As some of you may be aware, I offer custom knits.  I’ve been able to offer the Milo Vest since about October  but it’s not something I used to advertise a lot.  In an effort to get myself better known, I launched <a href="www.littlemooknits.co.nz" target="_blank">Little Moo </a><a href="www.littlemooknits.co.nz" target="_blank">Knits</a> properly just over a month ago.</p> <p><a href="http://www.littlemooknits.co.nz" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Little Moo Knits" alt="Little Moo Knits" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-bUNOGoI/AAAAAAAAAh4/UNCieiC-ES4/Logo-try1%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="62" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I have to thank my lovely partner for doing the website for me, I couldn’t have done it without him (seriously I wouldn’t of known where to start.) </p> <p>I now offer 7 different custom knits which are</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/milo.php" target="_blank">Milo Vests</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-fdhdzGI/AAAAAAAAAh8/lmlWOQvnoIw/s1600-h/cyclamenmilo9m%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="cyclamenmilo9m" alt="cyclamenmilo9m" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-gZCs4kI/AAAAAAAAAiA/1-jk5SV7jm8/cyclamenmilo9m_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/pwbeanie.php" target="_blank">Pinwheel Beanies</a> </li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-hy9fGsI/AAAAAAAAAiE/_acZbC1v1Cg/s1600-h/DSCF1998%20-%20resized%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1998 - resized" alt="DSCF1998 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-i1cfhhI/AAAAAAAAAiI/rObVUnfTZt8/DSCF1998%20-%20resized_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/pwsunhat.php" target="_blank">Pinwheel Sunhats</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-lRR9I2I/AAAAAAAAAiM/1H0k8aa0YVE/s1600-h/DSCF1595%20-%20resized%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1595 - resized" alt="DSCF1595 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-mXDkHHI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/9V30aS_7CeE/DSCF1595%20-%20resized_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="180" /></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/babydoll.php" target="_blank">Kaia Babydoll</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-oYQbdAI/AAAAAAAAAiU/bN1bxud3m1w/s1600-h/DSCF1240%20-%20resized%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1240 - resized" alt="DSCF1240 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-p6_lIrI/AAAAAAAAAiY/A1DcwIIkqHM/DSCF1240%20-%20resized_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a> </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/olearia.php" target="_blank">Olearia</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-ru1B3yI/AAAAAAAAAic/MGxf1ZESLc8/s1600-h/DSCF2499%20-%20resized%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF2499 - resized" alt="DSCF2499 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-snfY0pI/AAAAAAAAAig/LNelVzYAlXo/DSCF2499%20-%20resized_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a> </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/dolce.php" target="_blank">Dolce Beret</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-uLwY7mI/AAAAAAAAAik/mq68gJ8GDxI/s1600-h/beret1%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="beret1" alt="beret1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/TBH-vEobzWI/AAAAAAAAAio/NIJx_FL7YrA/beret1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://littlemooknits.co.nz/knits/longies.php" target="_blank">Longies</a>, which I don’t currently have a photo of, but there’s one coming very shortly</li> </ul> <p>There’ll be a few more coming in the next couple of months as well!!</p> <p>I promise some more knitting updates next week, I’ve been lucky enough to be a test knitter on a few things recently (including the Olearia and Dolce Beret pictured above) so have a heap of updating to do.</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-29652261046333608062010-04-01T17:07:00.001+13:002010-04-01T17:07:34.419+13:00Woolly Mail<p>Last month a friend of mine, Julia released a pattern for some quick and easy (not to mention cute) snakes, “<a href="http://justonewip.blogspot.com/2010/02/snakes-adders.html">Snakes & Adders</a>”</p> <p>She then held a competition, which was simply to knit a snake!  How easy was that?  So that's what I did, then DP saw me knitting one up and decided he’d knit one too.  And low and behold he won! </p> <p>And because I’d made him enter it, he let me choose the gift – we ended up going with a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-3">vanilla</a> soaker for Morgan to wear at night time to hopefully stop the leaks we’ve been having.  Here’s the lovely package we received in the mail this morning.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb0CPQTjI/AAAAAAAAAeo/2seHsf5M-2o/s1600-h/prize1%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="prize1" alt="prize1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb1prdx8I/AAAAAAAAAes/yJXUiB9hovU/prize1_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Close up of the Stitchmarkers </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb4P_8yhI/AAAAAAAAAew/rSxSQX4ejNs/s1600-h/prize4%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="prize4" alt="prize4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb5h8zJXI/AAAAAAAAAe8/DNCZILo6hrE/prize4_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Morgan was more than happy to try on the soaker for mummy but wouldn’t stay still long enough for me to get decent photos.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb8BzICZI/AAAAAAAAAfA/_7xMGwoDHRk/s1600-h/prize3%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="prize3" alt="prize3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb9qSvuUI/AAAAAAAAAfE/_3bUEpwHRTc/prize3_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7Qb_04T37I/AAAAAAAAAfI/KWwiD9HTJ5A/s1600-h/prize2%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="prize2" alt="prize2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S7QcBCPPMwI/AAAAAAAAAfM/iJeFb4KuLt4/prize2_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Thanks Julia!! They fit perfectly (and I’ve even saved the chocolate for DP) :P  </p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-17083262136431157362010-03-31T14:25:00.001+13:002010-03-31T14:25:25.016+13:00Bad blogger! (and new header)<p>I’m such a crappy blogger!  I realised today I hadn’t posted since the beginning of March so thought I’d say a quick hello to prove I haven’t gone walkabouts.  I’ve spent most of the time that Morgan has been “sleeping” playing around with a new blog header, hope someone likes it as much as I do :)</p> <p>I’m hoping to get a Wordless Wednesday post up later today if I have enough time otherwise it might have to be a Talkative Thursday instead.</p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-77105741751353805792010-03-03T19:48:00.001+13:002010-03-03T22:00:06.804+13:00Wordless Wednesday<p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S44lCZ5YAUI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/xWYIcI9c4F4/s1600-h/wordlesswednesday1%5B17%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="wordlesswednesday1" alt="wordlesswednesday1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S44GN5N9GDI/AAAAAAAAAdU/ynkwotF41bk/wordlesswednesday1_thumb%5B15%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S44GPupgUkI/AAAAAAAAAdc/mZ2ZItytKrw/s1600-h/wordlesswednesday3%5B21%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="wordlesswednesday3" alt="wordlesswednesday3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S44GQwciPTI/AAAAAAAAAdk/OvTtKH4W2m8/wordlesswednesday3_thumb%5B17%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a> <br />For more Wordless Wednesday go <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/16753/wordless-wednesday-growing-up/">here</a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-25219282488315624502010-02-24T19:05:00.001+13:002010-02-24T19:07:20.079+13:00Wordless Wednesday<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4TBkeSEI4I/AAAAAAAAAcs/1oZGkyZPQ5k/s1600-h/DSCF1890%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF1890 - resized" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="228" alt="DSCF1890 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4TBl65E4FI/AAAAAAAAAcw/mNLJ5eGgGqQ/DSCF1890%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" /></a> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4TBoG9NtKI/AAAAAAAAAc0/ZjAm_QxYvAc/s1600-h/DSCF1942%20-%20resized%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="get up nana!" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="228" alt="get up nana!" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4TBpXQmB9I/AAAAAAAAAc4/46qYeaNpeNs/DSCF1942%20-%20resized_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" /></a> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4TBq9MEkOI/AAAAAAAAAc8/A7ZCAJgM2dg/s1600-h/DSCF1941%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF1941 - resized" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="304" alt="DSCF1941 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4TBr-Nc8fI/AAAAAAAAAdA/-HSnbJhATg8/DSCF1941%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" /></a> <br />For more Wordless Wednesday go <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/16430/wordless-wednesday-ray-of-sunshine/">here</a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-28403210066247752552010-02-24T14:20:00.001+13:002010-02-24T14:20:48.948+13:00Snazzy Swift Sacks<p>Take one swift sack <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4R-1zlqg3I/AAAAAAAAAcY/6YsrvtVoSz0/s1600-h/DSCF1937%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF1937 - resized" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="228" alt="DSCF1937 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4R-3o1hkXI/AAAAAAAAAcc/LNXNfCKbFhk/DSCF1937%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" /></a></p> <p>Add one swift (ignore the sticker on the carpet)</p> <p><img title="DSCF1936 - resized" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="228" alt="DSCF1936 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4R-4zlQwYI/AAAAAAAAAcg/GgJ1Ei2Ev9Y/DSCF1936%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>What do you get? A new home for my swift which will hopefully keep it from getting broken again!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4R-6h83RtI/AAAAAAAAAck/jImkFzEdXoo/s1600-h/DSCF1938%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="DSCF1938 - resized" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="304" alt="DSCF1938 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S4R-7xuq_AI/AAAAAAAAAco/KEe4p7XhWG8/DSCF1938%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" /></a></p> <p>I won a giveaway in January for a snazzy swift sack made by the lovely <a href="http://samssnips.blogspot.com">Sam</a>.  They are the perfect size and very well made.  I did have my doubts when I got it as to whether or not my swift would actually fit in it but they have proven to be unfound – there’s plenty of room in there. </p> <p>So if you have a swift that needs a new home when its not being used – check out Sams <a href="http://samssnips.blogspot.com/search/label/Swift%20Sacks">here</a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-10836141976890341532010-02-10T19:19:00.002+13:002010-02-11T19:54:35.968+13:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S3JP3FrZ_II/AAAAAAAAAb8/W_SjawEMP0o/s1600-h/DSCF1823%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="kissy kissy" height="228" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S3JP4ngsMqI/AAAAAAAAAcA/_cT2msNyK9M/DSCF1823%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="kissy kissy" width="304" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S3JP6hi0bnI/AAAAAAAAAcE/KeHotK_fcRo/s1600-h/DSCF1795%20-%20resized%5B9%5D.jpg"><img alt="mr (or mrs) snail" height="228" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S3JP8WeGdFI/AAAAAAAAAcI/lVI-eBG3v_c/DSCF1795%20-%20resized_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="mr (or mrs) snail" width="304" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S3JP92boyAI/AAAAAAAAAcM/RuBV5F_yQQE/s1600-h/DSCF1819%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSCF1819 - resized" height="304" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S3JP_lduIbI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/87Kuf0Z-gKw/DSCF1819%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="DSCF1819 - resized" width="228" /></a> <br />
For more Wordless Wednesdays click <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/15935/wordless-wednesday-cousins-julia-and-olivia/" target="_blank">here</a>Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-89464177818585306202010-01-31T19:00:00.000+13:002010-01-31T19:00:01.119+13:00FO: Teddys Summer Breeze<p>More clothes for Teddy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PF_0Zn0QI/AAAAAAAAAbg/qlmw9I5P_1E/s1600-h/DSCF1703%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1703 - resized" alt="DSCF1703 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PGBapCgqI/AAAAAAAAAbk/1R0mVXwfMbQ/DSCF1703%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a>  <br />Pattern : <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaia-babydoll">Kaia Babydoll</a> (Dolly Sized) by Rachel Evans <br />Yarn :  Bodice and Lace – BWM Cotton, Skirt – Patons Smoothie (don’t know yardage)</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1699 - resized" alt="DSCF1699 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PGCnz899I/AAAAAAAAAbo/BjgwDkeMZlM/DSCF1699%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></p> <p>Another quick test-knit for the lovely Rachel.  This time a doll sized Kaia Babydoll.  As you can see Teddy is rather pleased with her new outfit (she’s getting quite a collection now) <br /> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PGHJJ-mcI/AAAAAAAAAbs/-3SJexim_5I/s1600-h/DSCF1688%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1688 - resized" alt="DSCF1688 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PGIiVkbYI/AAAAAAAAAbw/GfroyOoBlZo/DSCF1688%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a>  <br />Not entirely happy with the lace at the bottom nor my cast off, should have done a stretchier cast off instead of being a lazy bum! But I’m sure Teddy won’t complain.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PGKkNddyI/AAAAAAAAAb0/Yu-ml7HQM4Y/s1600-h/DSCF1700%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1700 - resized" alt="DSCF1700 - resized" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2PGL6UbpII/AAAAAAAAAb4/u5oJq0HfBLM/DSCF1700%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583613504285813733.post-81098062144249641362010-01-30T17:11:00.001+13:002010-01-30T17:14:28.213+13:00Two Little Dickie Birds<blockquote> <p><em>Two little dickie birds, <br />Sitting on a wall; <br />One named Peter, <br />The other named Paul. <br />Fly away Peter! <br />Fly away Paul! <br />Come Back Peter! <br />Come Back Paul</em></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2Oxagv-D8I/AAAAAAAAAbI/mIc6uI0PTLg/s1600-h/DSCF1734%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1734 - resized" alt="DSCF1734 - resized" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2OxcTWMq6I/AAAAAAAAAbM/zewHeA0w2JY/DSCF1734%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></a></p> <p>Normally I don’t knit toys – the whole sewing up seams and sewing on limbs etc completely puts me off, but when I needed a quick gift for Zoes friend I found this pattern - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-little-bird" target="_blank">Sweet Little Bird</a>, I decided to give it a whirl.  And “Little Birdie” was born. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1721 - resized" alt="DSCF1721 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2OxdrU9PuI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/8cjyW3wmGsQ/DSCF1721%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></p> <p>When Morgan saw him, she informed me “knit red birdie moo” so he was soon followed by “Big Red” (seen below trying to find worms for his lunch) <br /> <br /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1738 - resized" alt="DSCF1738 - resized" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2OxfLq0N9I/AAAAAAAAAbU/eBM_Xztqvec/DSCF1738%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="228" /></p> <p>They only took a few hours to knit up (even with a very persistent toddler trying to help some of the time) and used of some of my scraps.  The purple one weighs 17gms (including stuffing) and the red one (wool held double stranded) uses 41gms wool, although he doesn’t have a tail as I ran out of wool. </p> <p>I’ll definitely be knitting some more of these in the near future.  And at least one more in the very near future, Zoe has put in a request for a nice colourful birdie.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2Oxg4KimBI/AAAAAAAAAbY/wBJoFKZ1yb4/s1600-h/DSCF1741%20-%20resized%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSCF1741 - resized" alt="DSCF1741 - resized" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XpSNRLhrL7M/S2OxiqIFPSI/AAAAAAAAAbc/xpoqbq8JRuM/DSCF1741%20-%20resized_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="304" /></a></p> Krissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08628903609327567612noreply@blogger.com0