All Things Lovely

Happy Autumn Knitting

Usually Autumn is so gorgeous in Sydney but today is freezing and rainy, and perfect knitting weather. I made this scarf recently and think I will remake it for a friend. This scarf was made out of a gorgeous wool and silk blend, it feels so lovely.

 

It really is easy to do cables and I think they're something that looks really effective. If you want to have a go yourself, the pattern is right here. Check out my sidebar for another gorgeous chunky scarf pattern.

Of course, if you're looking for a cute bag to keep your knitting in, check out my shop!

The Knitting Challenge

I set myself a little bit of a challenge with this scarf. I needed it for a friend's birthday, which is tomorrow, I'd never knitted this pattern before, and I only started about 10 days ago - and for me that doesn't leave much time! My work colleagues thought I was mad, sitting at my desk in my lunch break furiously knitting like a little Nana, but I finally got there!

I will definitely be knitting this pattern again, I got it from the fabulous The Purl Bee. It's a lacy scarf which I've not done before, but really it was very easy. It just required some concentration and a lot of counting! Hopefully she likes it. I've used a much thicker wool than they recommend so the lacy look doesn't really come through as much as it would in a lighter wool. When I knit it again, I'll use the recommended wool.

Knitted Lace Scarf

This post is mainly for my friend Brett, who has been complaining there is nothing new on my blog. Anyway, in my searching today, I found this beautiful scarf pattern. I've been wanting to knit a lace scarf, but thought it would be beyond me, and I actually don't think this one will be!

I think it's a beautiful pattern, and it's been knitted in a silken wool, expensive but I think it might be worth it. Check out the pattern over at The Purl Bee if you'd like to make one as well. You can also buy the lambswool and silk in their store.

I'm thinking of making it in this beautiful purple colour wool, and the slightly lighter purple silk.

Chunky Knitted Scarf

I've knitted this scarf so many times I can't remember, in various versions for friends. This is another gift for a friend. It's a really easy pattern, literally plain and purl, it's just remembering what row you are up to, and counting which stitch. I think it looks really effective, and it's a lovely warm scarf. I love this red wool, it's Patons Zhivago, which has a beautiful soft and silky feel to it. The pattern is right here if you're interested.

Baby Knitting

A few of my friends have recently given birth - or are due any day so I decided to knit a few little things. I know it seems a little Nana, but I enjoy knitting and I think these are gorgeous. One of my dearest friends just had a little girl - Kirrilly Charlotte, and so this knitted shrug is for her.

I've never been able to cable knit before, so I wanted to learn. This beanie was a good little project, I'm sure it can be made better, but it was my first go. I really want to learn how to knit better with a set of double pointed needles. I can knit normally on them, but doing a pattern is a bit beyond me at the moment.

The Very First

Well, my first post! It's been a miserable weekend in Sydney so I've taken the opportunity to do some sewing. After falling in love with the Heather Bailey Freshcut range of fabric, I decided I had to make something... so I did. I've made a little knitting tote, like my mum had when I was a kid. This one is a little prettier though! So simple - except I decided to make my own bias binding, which did get fiddly. Will be hunting down a bias binding tool ASAP as I've ordered lots more fabric to make some more of these. I just need to find a place that makes reasonably priced fabric tags.