GG Shrug

I haven't been getting much craft time but managed to squeeze the gorgeous GG Shrug in for Laura's birthday next month. The pattern is from the lovely Bec at Woolaholics and is great. The gorgeous yarn is from Vanessa at Monsoon designs and it is utterly lush. I am happy to say I managed a HD and a credit on my last 2 assignments, waiting on another one atm....................

Scarlett is 2!

Scarlett turned 2 today! We had a nice day at home. Dad and Renata came over for a visit. Luckily I wasn't rostered to work today and put all study aside. I did sit up last night finishing some of Scarlett's pressies.

This is a rush job elephant. I made the felt a while ago and have been wanting to make an elephant. The rushed stitching works well, I think it adds that extra shabby feel to it and most importantly Scarlett loves it.

I also bought the seamless baby kimino pattern from Jackik and used some yummy dk from The Yarn Cafe. The colourway is 'sienna'. I am really pleased with how it looks and love the pattern, especially for up late last minute knitting!

I am banning myself from CO anything else atm as I have some assignments to work on. Hopefully this will help me to get stuck in and finish them. As long as I can resist my stash..................................................

Jay's socks

I have been working on these for a while. Mooska from Woolaholics suggested the pattern to me a while ago. It is the 'just yer basic sock' pattern. I adore the yarn which is 4ply polwarth merino in 'Brassica' from The Yarn Cafe. Jay likes them too.

My 'something new' project

Since Lucky1 has now received this I thought I would put it on my Blog. This was the first Woolaholics swap. I joined in on. I made a french market bag. I have never knit a bag or felted a knit before. I added something new from toblerone, The yarn cafe and dyelicious.

Knit picks

I got some goodies recently from the lovely Kel at Dyelicious! A knit picks set, a couple of extra interchangeable needles in harmony, a sock needle set in harmony, some lush stitch counters and a row counter bracelet. I am happy with the lot and as always Kel's customer service was great.

Something new swap

Woohoo! I am so lucky. I have just received my first ever swap from woolaholics and I love it! The swap was 'something new' and Tanya has made me a cabled mug cozy - her first cabled project and some lush dashing - her first kettle dyed yarn. I can't wait to knit with it the colours are beautiful. Now to decide what to make.........
Woolaholics is such a great site with lovely, talented and generous people. I have been delayed with posting mine due to work and study but it will be sent tomorrow. Fortunately I am not the only one running a little late. I will take some pics tonight before I send it off.

Warrick scarf

It was my mum's birthday last month and I made her this scarf. The pattern was suggested to me by the lovely Loopitylou. I substituted the Noro yarn with cleckheaton vintage hues after admiring the lizard ridge blankets made by some woolaholics. Mum is happy with it and I like it so much I am thinking of making myself one. Not that I have any time to atm.

I still only have one of Jays socks made. So busy with uni and work it isn't funny. I managed to make 4 little hats for the guardian angel woolaholics group organised by Jacki. I sent them late though. Just can't keep up.

I really must cast on for the 'something new' swap. I am nearly finished the assignment I am working on so think I might cast that on soon. Hope my swapee likes what I have chosen.

I have had some good crafty purchases of late. I bought a knit picks set from the lovely Kel at Dyelicious and have just orderred a few more goodies from her too. I will have to take some pics. I have also got some more wool from the yarn cafe and some other goodies.