For Fox Sake Sweater

A graphic yolk sweater for our Fox mad friend Sharon! By Maxim Cyr Started: 21st September 2020 Finished: 13th December 2020 Pattern Link: https://boutiquelesgarcons.com/products/for-fox-sake?variant=35164243394728 Yarn Used: West Wool Tandem, DK John Arbon Textiles Paint By Numbers, DK (for the orange) Main colour approx. 985 metres Contrast colour 1 (blue) approx. 20p metres Contrast colour 2Continue reading “For Fox Sake Sweater”

Mini Festive Elf

Elf, Toft Miniture Dolls collection The cutest little elf for the festive season! Started: 25th October 2020 Finished: 28th October 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.toftuk.com/PD.aspx?product=Dolls/Mini_Dolls/-Mini_Elf_Doll Yarn Used: Toft DK wool c. 100g in total Colourway: Skin tone – Oatmeal Hair – Chestnut Main clothing colour – green Contrast clothing colour – Cream Tools Used: 3mm crochetContinue reading “Mini Festive Elf”

Antler Toque

Antler Toque A cable hat with simple antler design. Started: 21st October 2020 Finished: 25th October 2020 Pattern Link: https://tincanknits.com/pattern-PK-antlerhat.html Yarn Used: Rowan Pure Wool Worsted c. 150 yards Colourway: Raspberry – c. 150 yards Tools Used: 5mm needle plus cable needle Mini blog After the success of Dad’s hat, Mum wanted in on theContinue reading “Antler Toque”

Simple Cable Beanie

Simple Cable Beanie by Mairin Ni Dhonncha A ribbed beanie with a simple cable motif! Started: 3rd October 2020 Finished: 7th October 2020 Pattern Link: https://etsy.me/3dzY6BJ Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners Croft c. 100 yards Colourway: Laxfirth – Dark Grey – c. 100 yards Tools Used: 5mm needle plus cable needle A mini blog: AsContinue reading “Simple Cable Beanie”

Rory Cardigan by Sarah Hatton

Rory Cardigan A new staple for my winter wardrobe! Started: 1st March 2020 Finished: 28th September 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.wyspinners.com/The%20Croft%20-%20Shetland%20Colours%20Pattern%20Book Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners Croft 1,369 yards / 1,251 metres Colourway: Laxfirth – Dark Grey – 1,369 yards / 1,251 metres Tools Used: 4.5mm needle for ribbing and button bands 5mm needle for mainContinue reading “Rory Cardigan by Sarah Hatton”

BOB socks

BOB socks by Louise Tilbrook Classic socks with a simple twisted rib design. Started: 17th January 2018 Finished: 27th August 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.louisetilbrookdesigns.net/everyday-knitter/2017/6/15/18gbfmk7w1g7a3llw5184obzyyvt30 Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Solid Approx 70g in total Colourway: Bullfinch (self striping) Tools Used: 2.25mm DPNs A mini-blog I started these socks in 2018 but forContinue reading “BOB socks”

Sandrine Shawl #2

Sandrine Shawl by Gäelle Henriett A ‘v’ shaped shawl crocheted from the centre outwards. Started: 20th April 2020 Finished: 2nd August 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetwithgaelle/?ref=share Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners – Gem (Double Knit weight) 756 yards / 697 metres Colourway: Pink Quartz – 439 yards / 405 metres Moonstone – 317 yards / 292Continue reading “Sandrine Shawl #2”

Knitted Chevron Baby Blanket

Knitted Chevron blanket by Jacinta Bowie Super squishy baby blanket in soft farmlands wool, perfect for a new born! Started: 13th April 2020 Finished: 28th June 2020 Pattern Link: http://www.wyspinners.com/Bo%20Peep%20Knitted%20Zig%20Zag%20Baby%20Blanket%20Kit Yarn Used: West Yorkshire Spinners – Bo Peep (Double Knit weight) 735 yards / 672 metres Colourway: Sea Horse – 352 yards / 322 metresContinue reading “Knitted Chevron Baby Blanket”

Caitlin the Giraffe

Caitlin the Giraffe by Toft The cutest little giraffe! Started: 21st June 2020 Finished: 28th June 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.toftuk.com/ Yarn Used: Toft Aran 314 yards / 287 metres Colourway: Oatmeal – 208 yards / 190 metres Camel – 105 yards / 96 metres Tools Used: 6mm hook A mini-blog This is my second CaitlinContinue reading “Caitlin the Giraffe”

Sandrine Shawl #1

Sandrine #1 My first foray into crocheted garments! Started: 3rd April 2020 Finished: 10th June 2020 Pattern Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetwithgaelle/?ref=share Yarn Used: Sirdar Eco Wool (Double Knit weight) and Juniper Moon Farm Herriot 523 yards / 479 metres Colourway: Eco Wool – Dark Grey – 306 yards / 280 metres Juniper Moon – 218 yards /Continue reading “Sandrine Shawl #1”