Monday 22 October 2012

FO's, HO's & Updates

Since my last update I've knit a few things and worked on a few more. 

Before I write posts about them, here's a list of them (this will keep me organised too)

So first off, things I've finished:
  • German Market Hat for me
  • German Market Gloves for me
  • German Market Hat for Craig
  • Santa Hat for Craig
  • Wrist warmers for my Nan
  • Sgt. Zingy for Craig
  • Dice bag for Craig
  • Bauble
  • Mini sweater ornament (also my first top down sweater, ha!)
  • Feather & fan scarf
  • Plain beanie hat for charity
  • Cushion cover
  • Toy Owl
I haven't been idle, here's a list of things I've been working on:
  • Test knit for Elle
  • Sweater for Craig
  • Sweater for Bran
  • Mohair shawl
  • Blanket #1
  • Bee Keeper's Quilt
  • Wedding gift
Since being given a ball winder for my birthday I've been winding up my 'messy' balls of yarn, the ones without ball bands mostly. It makes organising them easier and they don't roll around when knitting. It's also fun.

I've bought festive fabric for sewing, as I want to pick it back up.

I've also been teaching Craig how to bake, which he's rather good at. He's been making cupcakes, and decorating them. He took some into the office and was really proud when they didn't believe he'd baked them. It's something fun we can do together. He already helps me cook meals, but this is something he's doing himself.

Tuesday 2 October 2012

My First Knitting

Well not really my first, that's long gone, but this is my first piece of knitting from when I decided I was going to knit as my hobby at the tender age of 18.

It had to be red, didn't it? I remember this being the leftover yarn from my Gryffindor scarf my Mom knit for me.

I came across this last week when I was sorting out my wardrobe. I just thought I'd share it as it's a piece of my history. It's the foundation of my craft and something that defines me.

I do remember my first knitting, a strip of white full with holes and pulled tight.

It's fun to look back, to see how you've grown