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I recently made these for a swap "Something Blue" these are "Veyla" by Ysolda, knitted in Koigu 100% Merino Yarn.  This pattern is beautiful to knit. Would I make again?  Most definitely, would make a lovely Christmas Pressie. Wonder what colour my sister would like for her Christmas? (Good job she doesn't have access to this blog, I have just given the surprise away hahaha)
Anyway on to the pictures:

I have been working on my very first knitted top, big thing for me as I never thought I would have the patience or the will power to see it through to the end.  So today I treated myself to some chocolate (celebration), as the top was finished last night  yeah!

I have included some progress pictures,  so please don't think the first one is the finished product as it's naff haha!

The white threads are safety lines incase I made a mistake.  Really didn't fancy ripping it out and starting again.

The white safety lines are now gone and sleeves have been added (notice the flower cuff has been added, pretty)
The floral trim has been added to the neckline and around the edging of the Bolero.

First up is Clapotis gorgeous pattern to knit. I especially loved the part where you dropped stitches and let the ladder run (brilliant, never thought you would ever hear a knitter say that, did you?) I would race through the repeats just so I could make another ladder haha. Anyway enough hilarity, the yarn used was Lornas Laces Winona to make this and I used 2 skeins. (I will probably wear this today when I visit my sister as I'm such a big showoff). It looks heavy because of the amount of yarn used but is actually quite light and very good for drab overcast days. It can be worn as a scarf or a shawl. I may model it later when I have woken up properly.

Ishbel I love this to bits, the pattern was wonderful to use and easy to do. I used Sophia (it's cashmere!) and ohhhh! how soft. It's really beautiful to wear and feels like heaven to touch.

Teak Bittersweet Gauntlets by Laura Irwin. I didn't knit the wrist strap for these as I liked them as is. I used Teak (main colour) and Clover (intarsia section). These are going to be stashed away until Crimbo time (no there not a gift they are all mine Mwahhahaha!)

I was recently involved in a Flower Swap on Ravelry and I decided to make these as part of the swap. Embroidered Flower Mittens. 

  I love them so much, loved making them, loved sewing the flowers on, that I think I deserve a pair. Enjoy!

Fairisle Knitting Class

Yesterday I participated in a Fairisle Knitting class, run by Rowans freelance textile artist Carol Meldrum (author of Knitted Icons). I thoroughly enjoyed the day.  It was fantastic to see different colour variations of the same pattern and how different they looked. I think I chose my colours well and I'm very pleased with the result.

(So much so that I have been making my own Fair Isle charts all morning haha)

Hi! My name is Shirley, I’m 38 years old and have been knitting since I was five ( I was taught by my mum) but only got back into it again in 2006. I have been crocheting for 2 years (self taught) which was alot of fun but also quite frustrating at times. I also glass paint in my spare time, read books and listen to all kinds of music.
I live in Scotland with my partner and my beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback (Dogman).
I’m also a glass painter www.squirrelglassart.co.uk

What would you wear for camouflage if you were hiding in a gingerbread house?

What Gingerbread House? Hic!!!