The bug continues

After scrolling through Ravelry today, and not finding 'the right' thing, I remembered this pattern Little Miss and I saw in a shop, and she assured me she'd wear- in grey! Surely bluey grey is OK? It's from this book, which I got here.

They also have a bargain bin, where these were $5 each (bought on 2 separate occasions,

mind you).

Because I don't have enough in my stash (half of which is out of this pic). Like fabric like

wool (just tried to make up my own saying har har)

Catching the knitting bug

Here is the finished cowl- I'm pretty happy, because I shirked a pattern (couldn't find one basic enough!) and knitted a tube of plain knitting. Sure, it messes the hair up when I put it on and off, but my neck will be super toasty. And I'm sure it will stretch.

I used Zara Plus. And got it at the shop in the link.

bn(but i'm sure she told me it was 10ply, hmm)

So this is my next project- the beanie on the left, of course.

And there'll be a beret too- knitted flat and sewn up, just like i like it!

Oh, I've ditched the footy beanie, that'll be bought, boring!

My week

Ok, it's been good! Stick through the post, you'll go "WOW'. (I hope, anyway). My only problem is I have pics out of day order, but heh, I've decided I'm a half-perfectionist, like it for some stuff, don't care for others. I guess the most recent got first dibs!

So my Liverpool dress is done, this was actually a toile, thought I'd wear it around the house- heehee, it may be seen this weekend!

I also did this one- it's a bit big! The measurments are from size 2-size 20, and I measured between 12-14. I thought i'd cut it on a 14- then you find the sizes are double, ie 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, 14/18, 18/20! It's nice and roomy for layering, though. And I lurve this sheet.

Tonight I'm throwing together a lunchbag to show 'n tell at S.I.T, can't get tired of sewing great fabrics, can you? This one may be up for a swap or something, not sure yet.

Tuesday (and this is where i'm out of order) I caught up with Tracey and we hit the Nanna craft mett up, I had a ball! Cups of tea were 20c, and this wool was for taking. I scored the granny squares too, which might become pin cushions or pockets or something. There were a few dirty jokes in there too, so you have to have your wits about you at those shindigs.

Lastly, in all the drama of the week with my father, and his being ordered to leave my house, I forgot to show you the gold I scored off my Grandma- cool, huh? I have found the manual, too, it's under Rival in Google, if anyone is looking for it! And 'slow cooker' reveals more than 'crock pot', I found! (Despite the front of the machine's hint)

So that's it for now, back to the machine and more sewing, I'm loving finally getting back into it and ignoring the chores!

And if anyone is ever whinging their swap item is late, I haven't recieved mine for S.I.T yet,

and I need it for tomorrow night!

A real post this time!

OK, another busy weekend, and this is what I've got to show for it! I donned a pinny on Sunday, being FREEZING down here was the perfect day to clean up and bum around. And they are so comfy! This one has sort of flarey sides, so it's a bit of an a-line skirt with no back in it. Better remember that on Pants off Friday!

The 'room' has been left half messy (who can create in tidy anyway) and my first sewing in the house was done- mending little Miss's quilt. Sure, it took about 5 secs, but it's a start!

Note to self: don't take Little Miss to Spotlight anymore. There was big Western Bulldogs display in the front of the shop (bloody point of sale marketing) so I have been conned into making her a beanie! I at least got a say in the wool- none of that fluffy stuff for me, the Cleakheaton Country is nice to use.

Now to help me out- anyone got a good pattern? The request- stripey; a pompom top (no Wee Willie Winkie style which I am good at!) and I want ear flaps. I haven't joined Ravelry, should I do that? Would love some help from the knitters out there, remember, I give away wool!

Giveaway time!

After winning the raffle at Dayelsford the other weekend, there were a few things in the prize that I will never use, and I refuse to hold ono to these sort of things any longer! Hoarding is ok if you are eventually gonna use it, right?

So for all you knitters or lover of wool, here are 2 balls that you can have:

They speak for themselves, don't they? I don't need to talk them up, leave a comment and you're in!

On the road again...

The Little Miss and I had another car trip yesterday, up to Castlemaine for a few hours. It wasn't too hard a drive- after our stuff was done, we headed back home via Daylesford, with beautiful scenery like this....

and this

We stopped at Lark to pick up my raffle prize I won after entering on Saturday at the market. Not a bad prize for 5 tickets! There is a beautiful cross stitch kit, some yummy 50% wool 50%silk I will make myself something with, chocolate eggs (say no more) and some wool that's destined for a giveaway. It was all donated by Purl's Palace.

Purls Palace and Threadneedle Craft are supporting this great Craft Experience, which coincides with another Makers Market, which might be my first market this year! I'm planning on making some lunch bags, that's for sure! And a few new things....

But back to now. Dropping in to Threadneedle Craft was great- 2 of these little kits came home with me, and I can't stop doing it! Slooooow craft, perfect for sitting STILL on the couch, something I'm not very good at, but should do more of.

And I'm trying to decide if this is for me- or the other 'people' in the house!