Hand knitting, baby clothing and more.

2012-09-28T13:43:00.002-07:00

well at last I have finished the yellow loop cardi, i will post pictures later and now started a pink jacket with hood like the green one with cable at front
I know I have loads of wool but Aldi have some coming in on Sunday that seems good value so going to look to see if any suitable for things I have in mind to make.

The main thing we have been doing is getting everything out of lounge & hall only thing in it at present are chairs and TV, carpets all up, gave lounge one away on free cycle but hall took to tip, floor doesn't need repairing thank goodness, so only 4 days to wait before fitter comes to lay new wood flooring

haven't done much Knitting this week

2012-09-20T15:15:00.000-07:00

I have been busy clearing bathroom and then putting everything back after having floor tiled and also clearing Lounge & Hall ready for having a wood floor laid in just over a week, doing it bit by bit trying to find places to put everything out of the way for 2 weeks but all carpets have to be up next week so fitter can make sure floor is OK and not in need of any levelling or repair which has to be done a few days before wood can be put down
so looking forward to getting everything finished and be able to get on with crafting again as I cant get in to use anything in my room at present But will be well worth the upheaval

still i have managed to make back fronts & one sleeve of a loop cardigan that I have been asked for, making this one in pale yellow

all items now delivered to shop

2012-09-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

the jacket and the matinee set all delivered to shop so hope they sell as quick as all the others

they have asked me to make another loop one in yellow so haven't had to make choice of what to do but going to also start an Arron style to give fingers a change

I have also made a reference flip book for shop so people can see what i have done and possibly order from it next i am going to make a wool swatch of all the colours I can get or have so they can choose what colour they would like things made in

so I am availble to take orders if anyone wants to order

Now finished the set

2012-09-12T14:09:00.001-07:00

at last i have finished the set and I am pleased with the result hope you agree
this is knitted in DK, size 18 chest so for about 3 to 9 months, but can be made from premature to 1 year, it is made in cream wool by Robin

now to decide what to make next :D

almost finished the lace set i am making

2012-09-11T09:09:00.003-07:00

just 1 sleeve to do now & rib bands for buttons & neck then decide what next to make

I might do an aran style as winter is on its way so hope warmer will be being thought of for the winter on its way

had a super weekend

2012-09-09T12:18:00.000-07:00

have had a break for knitting this weekend making the most of the weather while it last

One of our grandsons was visiting so after going to motercycle shop for him to order a new helmet we went for lunch at a nature spot, Haughmans Hill, a place not far away and a walk through the woodland to a viewing point with spectacular views over south Shropshire

a day sorting out my craft room

2012-09-07T14:36:00.000-07:00

we have swapped rooms around so i have been sorting all my wool and pattens, card making, sewing and other craft things out. The hardest thing was deciding on where everything is to go,
My husband now knows how much wool I have, so i had better knit faster
even with the bigger room I am still having a job finding homes for everything :D

Having said that tonight I have managed to make a pair of booties & 1 front of a lace matinee jacket as part of a set whic will have booties, jacket, bonnet & mits it is in cream DK which i find a warmer look than white yet still match with any colour way , i am making size 16" so about 3 to 6 months

2012-09-06T07:24:00.001-07:00

well such a lovley day today I decided to give my fingers a rest from Knitting I can catch up this evening and have spent some time in garden which makes a change from the weather we have had this summer and then made a large plum crumble with some of the plumbs picked

Now there is just the 2 of us to cook for when I do baking I do large size of 10 portions and then freeze in portions which saves on oven use and my time so there is always a meal for days when I am busy or just dont feel like cooking

I cook most food from scratch as my husband is not only diabetic but his Kidneys are also failing so things like salt protein carbohydrates sugar & calories all have to be taken in to account

the picture was taken a few years ago

2012-09-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

a sweet little jumper made as request from new mum wanting jumper easy to get over new born's head so made a vest type neck that she finds much easer, this is made in 4ply

a sweet little matinee jacket this is in DK and can be made in sizes 12", 14", 16", 18" & 20"chest, so sweet form prem babies to 9 months, I have also made this in yellow and pink but unfortunatly have not got a picture of them as they were orders needed fast and forgot to take before posting

2012-09-04T12:13:00.001-07:00

just some bonnets boties & mittens made in DK, the first is in toquise the second in cream so i am not sure why they show more blue in the picture, the bonnet i made so it could be tightend around face but i have also made same patten with just bows & ties at bottom so it looks diffrent, i have also tried it with diffrent coloured ribions threaded through which also looks good so quite an adaptable patten that would suit from birth to 6 months ( 28 to 30 around face)

2012-09-04T11:42:00.001-07:00

just a couple more of the things I have just finished it is a set for my newest grand daughter Amelia

2012-09-03T07:21:00.000-07:00

new poster done

2012-09-02T11:06:00.002-07:00

new poster made for local shop that sell my knitting

Introduction

2012-09-02T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hi, my name is Jean, and I make hand knitted clothing for babies, chlidren and adults.

I've been working as a seamstress and tailor since the 1970's and have settled down in my golden years with knitting to keep myself busy.

I can make nearly anything to custom for most sizes, patterns and designs, I can also make stuffed knitted plush toys.

Here are a few pictures of my recent pieces:

If you're interested in ordering anything feel free to leave a comment with contact information (preferrably email).

I have plenty of free time so I'm sure I'll be able to make most things (within reason) although I prefer making baby and toddler clothing.

More pictures coming soon.