more knittings
yesterday I felt like one of those swimsuit models working in december. Seeing as it’s Scotland spring can’t be relied upon to last more than a few days at a time. It is possible to experience all 4 seasons in the space of a few hours here. But anyway despite the hypothermia I got photos to prove how productive I can be crafting almost full time. These are all for the craft fair and are all of my own design, so if you shout about it patterns might be forthcoming.
everything except the crochet flower is in Polar. The flower is in some random free synthetic yarn. It’s pretty soft and cushy though. I held it together with some metallic machine embroidery thread. I quite like the result.
I embroidered this t shirt.
I figured I needed a knitting uniform, haha. I don’t know much about embroidery so this is all in a (messy) split stitch I learnt from the sublime stitching website. I thought about using stabiliser but didn’t because it cost money and I wasn’t sure if I’d need it. Turned out that I didn’t. I actually found the t shirt fabric easier to stitch on than woven fabric. Interesting (I did use a hoop, a metal one that I covered in cotton tape years ago as per the instructions in some ancient household needlework manual. I read those books from cover to cover many times as a child. I’m not sure how that has affected me.)
Anyway. I’m about to do the stuffies pattern. Unfortunately I’m a moron and didn’t save it. So I have to start again. Most annoying. I’m thinking of trying to do a devil variation too. That could be cool.
Someone posted this on the thread about my mini me doll on craftster. Isn’t it great:
Little Giant girl
I love creepy marionettes and I’ve always thought it would be cool to make one. Giant me, hmmm….
Posted: May 13th, 2006 under Uncategorized.
Comments: 28
Comments
Comment from Elisabeth
Time: May 13, 2006, 5:35 pm
I absolutely love the cape/shrug in the second picture! It looks really good, not geeky like they often end up ;)
Elisabeth
Comment from Leah
Time: May 13, 2006, 5:58 pm
I think the cape is wonderful as well!!
Your embroidered tee looks great to me. Your stitches look clear & well defined!
Comment from Lesa
Time: May 13, 2006, 10:26 pm
I love your patterns. The cape is a bit girly for me, but the rest are awsome.
The tee is fanFREAKIN’tastic! I am going to have to do something like that myself.
The weather were I live is a bit off too. We have a saying, if you don’t like the weather, stick around an hour; it’ll change.
Comment from kate
Time: May 13, 2006, 11:00 pm
LOVE the shrug and the hat - everything really. Hope you offer the patterns! I stop by your site once a week or so - always fun to see what you are working on!
Comment from julia
Time: May 13, 2006, 11:23 pm
wow, all beautiful, and I especially looooooove that t-shirt.
Comment from wenders
Time: May 14, 2006, 4:29 am
I adore the t-shirt - I’m thinking your design might make a great motif if stitched on a tote bag. While it’s not really spring in Boston yet, either (or at least not today!) I’m thinking through what I want my summer projects to be. . . would you mind if I borrowed your idea? :)
Comment from Woolly Wormhead
Time: May 14, 2006, 8:47 am
Wow, very productive! Isn’t being crafty fulltime cool?
I really love the t-shirt. Too much. And like ohers, feel inspired to have a go myself…
Like yourself, I spent my childhood absorbed in sewing/knitting/crafty books and magazines - something I’m really grateful my mum encouraged me with.
Comment from purlpower
Time: May 14, 2006, 9:58 am
I love it all. I wish I had a tenth of your talent! Please do a pattern for the shrug, it will sell well I am sure. Hope the craft fair go good. PS. Are you going to Woolfest in June?
Comment from Sophie (Sofye)
Time: May 14, 2006, 1:29 pm
Il like very much the little cape and the hat !
Comment from katie
Time: May 14, 2006, 1:53 pm
i LOVE the t-shirt! think i need me one of them. x
Comment from nush
Time: May 14, 2006, 1:57 pm
Everything is lovely - hope the fair goes well :) Are you doing the one on the 27th?
Comment from elizabeth
Time: May 14, 2006, 7:02 pm
There had better be patterns–I want to knit it all! :)
It might be nice if you made a tutorial for the shirt as well… ::wink::
So wonderful.
Comment from Kerry
Time: May 14, 2006, 7:16 pm
Your designs are great, please do post patterns! So pretty yet modern. I love to see what you work on, your blog is a regular read of mine.
Comment from Aje
Time: May 14, 2006, 10:20 pm
I love the hat it’s awesome/cute. I like the style, it’s something I think I can honestly say that I’ve never seen before.
Your embroidery is wonderful, you did a great job!!
Comment from Your-Secret-Pal
Time: May 14, 2006, 10:58 pm
Just have to say I adore your little shrug! The design is so simple yet clever and feminine!
Why haven’t I thought about it? 8-)
Comment from losmills
Time: May 14, 2006, 11:01 pm
Oooooh! The hat!! Pattern, please!
Comment from Gina
Time: May 15, 2006, 4:38 pm
Yes, please — more patterns! Everything is so lovely!
Comment from Karen
Time: May 18, 2006, 4:05 pm
I love the shrug, it’s so beautiful! I’d love to see the pattern. You are so talented!
Comment from Vanessa
Time: May 18, 2006, 9:06 pm
Wow, your designs are so gorgeous. I love love that shrug you’re wearing.
Comment from Anna
Time: May 20, 2006, 5:26 am
I love all of them but I am especially crazy about the lace up fingerless gloves! Fabulous!
Comment from knittydoll
Time: May 22, 2006, 9:13 am
Loving the hat (and the rest!) Are those giant cables on one side?? I’m very excited. will do a little dance for patterns!
Comment from Carolyn
Time: May 22, 2006, 1:42 pm
I love the little white top! And you look gorgeous, goosebumps and all.
Comment from ajoursteek
Time: May 26, 2006, 7:43 pm
You’re REALLY talented, and I hope there will be patterns written! Especially the “cloud bolero”… groeten from Holland
Comment from espiral
Time: May 27, 2006, 1:11 am
You are an ARTIST!
Is that dot dress from H&M?
(sorry for my english)
:D
Comment from Nina
Time: May 31, 2006, 9:12 am
Ooooh I love the shrug and the cabled fingerless gloves. Are they different to the other lace up gloves you did? Can’t wait for the patterns :D I love all your stuff
Comment from melanie
Time: June 9, 2006, 2:55 am
your patterns are devine!!i’ve been searching everywhere for a shrug pattern that is worth knitting; yours is the one!
Comment from Ivorette
Time: June 15, 2006, 10:08 pm
Ooo, I would absolutely adore a pattern for the hat and cabled fingerless gloves (hahaha I’m late on the bandwagon).
Comment from Miss Ifi
Time: March 20, 2007, 3:21 am
I looove all you knit *nods*
I was wondering where is the pattern for that pretty pretty hat.. and there is also a berret (grey colour) on another of your posts.. wondering if there is a pattern for that as well.
*is hooked on knitting*
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