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Update on my current WIP’s

19 Tuesday Apr 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet, Embroidery, Johannesburg, Knitting, on my needles, Work in progress

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crochet, embroidery, Handmake, Knitting, lace knitting, lace yarn, Shawl, tapestry, yarns

Summer is slowly making way to Fall here, and I am slowly getting a lot more crafting done.

It is still pretty warm during the day and we still go out as much as we can to enjoy the last of Summer, but I am really looking forward to Fall and Winter.

My Leaf Shawl is making progress, despite having to frog twice.  I do not use a pattern and am making it as I go.  I added some texture to the shawl with this very soft and light blue yarn, that has a little sparkle in it as well.  I am loving the way it is turning out so far.

Leaf Shawl - Progress

Leaf Shawl – Progress

Leaf Shawl - Progress
Leaf Shawl – Progress
Leaf Shawl - Progress
Leaf Shawl – Progress
Leaf Shawl - Progress
Leaf Shawl – Progress

 

My little tapestry is getting regular attention now, and I have completed the background and even substituted the grasshopper with a ball of yarn for the cute kitty.  Kitty is up next and I have the tapestry yarns I need.

Tapestry work

Tapestry work – progress

And I am crocheting again, another vintage look doily.  These are just my absolute favourites at the moment, and when I find myself crocheting, I always look for a vintage look yarn and pattern.  This pattern is from a book I bought about 30 years ago, when I just started working and collecting books and patterns.  It is still one of my favourite pattern books to look for when wanting a pattern.

Vintage Crochet

Vintage Crochet

TOP KNITTING BLOGS WINNERS

14 Thursday Apr 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Awards, General, Knitting

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I got contacted by the lovely Anuj Agarwal, the founder of Feedspot.  With absolutely wonderful news.

My humble little blog is #349 on her list of “Top Knitting Blogs”

I was, and still am, totally surprised.

I thank you each and every one that reads my blog and respond to my posts, as without you, this honour would simply not have been possible.

Thank you all, for your support and all the fun and good times we have here.

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Giveaway time

01 Friday Apr 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Giveaway

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4ply, alpaca, bamboo, cotton, DK, double knit, Giveaway, Katia, katia air, katia air alpaca, lace knitting, lace weight, lace yarn, organic, organic bamboo, organic cotton, silky bamboo, yarn, yarns

It is my Fourth Year as a blogger!

I can hardly believe how the time here has gone flying by.  I have grown so much! And made so many online friends.

I have never had a giveaway here, but since I visited the Hobby X Expo last month, and got such nice goodies and yarns, I want to share these with you.

So four years means four shared gifts.

I have different types of yarns, and they are all locally from South Africa, except for the Katia Alpaca, which is important to SA.  I really want to share some of the local South African goodness, and then hear your opinion on these yarns, and how they compare to yarns from your part of the world.  These local yarns are called “One of a kind yarns”.

One of a Kind Yarns Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton in Double Knit.  

This is a super soft 100% natural yarn,a wonderful viscose/organic cotton blend super light and absorbent with both the viscose and organic cottons positive qualities its wonderful for all your knitting and crochet projects.

Organic Cotton is very light and soft and has a unique look to it,in both knitting and crochet its super for garments,decor and blankets because of the anti allergen factor.

One of a Kind Yarns Silky Bamboo Lace

Silky Bamboo in Lace Weight

This is a super soft 100%BAMBOO with a high sheen,its wonderful for all your knitting and crochet projects. Bamsi T has a lovely drape in both knitting and crochet its super for garments,decor and the ultimate for babywear and blankets because of the anti allergen factor. Bamsi T looks great on its own,but it could be used as a double strand and the results are amazing.

One of a Kind Yarns Organic Cotton

Organic Cotton 4 Ply

This is a super soft 100%Organic Cotton,its wonderful for all your knitting and crochet projects.
Organic Cotton is very light and soft and has a unique look to it,in both knitting and crochet its super for garments,decor and blankets because of the anti allergen factor.

Katia Air Alpaca

Katia Air Alpaca 

54% Superfine Alpaca
46% Polyamide

To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment on the blog and tell me which one of these yarns caught your eye, and why?

This giveaway is open worldwide and will close  April 23rd.   The winner will be announced via a blog post in the week thereafter.

Have a great weekend and happy crafting!

xoxox

 

 

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