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Happy 2017 to all!

09 Monday Jan 2017

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Blanket, Frogged, General, Knitting, on my needles, sewing, Sweater / Cardigan

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bear, bears, blanket, fall sweater, Frogged, handmade, handmade bear, knitting blanket, miniature bear, moss and diamond blanket, Rowan summer tweed, Summer Tweed, sweater, vintage, vintage look, vintage look bear

Happy 2017 to you all.

It has already been a pretty busy year, with 2016 WIP’s now being completed firstly before I allow any new WIP’s to make their way onto my needles and hooks.

The first one out the door for 2017 is Wilhelmina.  She is a cute vintage looking little green bear, and I am happy that I finished her during the holidays and she gets her special place now.

Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear
Handmade little vintage look bear

Then my green Rowan Summer Tweed Sweater.  We have had a very rainy weekend, and I took great advantage of it and worked on this sweater.  The drape is lovely, but I did not get good or proper tension on the yarn at all.  I don’t think this is a yarn I would use again, definitely not for a knitted item.  I’ve done the hems and even added the buttons.  It just needs the collar and then it is done.  I can still wear it in the Fall days, when we have the odd cold day.

Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan
Summer Tweed Sweater in Green Rowan

And then on 1 Jan 2017 I made the decision to Frog!  Yes, I actually frogged this blanket I was working on.  It has now been nearly 18 months in progress, and despite the fact that I love this pattern, it is not going anywhere, at least not fast enough.  It will still be a blanket, and I hope to restart it in a pattern that I will knit up faster, and who knows, maybe even have a blanket pretty soon.

Blanket Frogged :(
Blanket Frogged 😦
Blanket Frogged :(
Blanket Frogged 😦

All the best to you all for 2017.

Got a lot done!

08 Wednesday Jun 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Beanies, Crochet, Hats, Knitting, My home, My pets, on my needles, Scarf, sewing, Shawls, travelling and events, Work in progress

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crochet, daughter, handmade, Handmake, Knitting, lace, lace knitting, lace yarn, Little black Dog, scarf, Shawl, vintage, yarns

Here I am!  Back Again!

I had a little medical emergency that landed me in hospital for a week. And then another week at home resting up.  But I am all well and healthy and on the way to recovery.  I have DVT (Deep vein trombosis) and could not walk, but I’m back on my feet now and making very good progress.  I had a nice window and could see a little bit of garden outside.  The weather was cold and some days were cloudy.  I was very well looked after and the treats and snacks were just superb.

My view
My view
My view
My view
Treats
Treats

Of course my little doggie had to go and visit with my daughter and son in law, and she absolutely love being with them, but I did get the impression she was much happier keeping my legs warm when I returned home again.

Missing my Mommy
Missing my Mommy
My Mommy is Home!!
My Mommy is Home!!

I got a lot done, I must admit.  I knitted my daughter’s light grey speckled cowl, and cast on a dark grey speckled cowl as well.  And I started a beanie for my son in law.

Light Grey Speckled Cowl
Light Grey Speckled Cowl
Light Grey Speckled Cowl
Light Grey Speckled Cowl
Dark Grey Speckled Cowl
Dark Grey Speckled Cowl
Dark Grey Speckled Cowl
Dark Grey Speckled Cowl
Nic's Beanie
Nic’s Beanie
Nic's Beanie
Nic’s Beanie

I was able to finish the little tapestry I was working on.  I am thinking I want to make a project bag maybe, and have the tapestry as part of it.  I also blocked my lacy leaf shawl and vintage look doily, and the doily is already in use.

Lacy Leaf Pattern Shawl
Lacy Leaf Pattern Shawl
Lacy Leaf Pattern Shawl
Lacy Leaf Pattern Shawl
Lacy Leaf Pattern Shawl
Lacy Leaf Pattern Shawl
Tapestry Work
Tapestry Work
Vintage Look Crochet Doily
Vintage Look Crochet Doily

Of course I also had lots and lots of time to read, and I absolutely loved these 2 books that I had time to work through from beginning to end.

The Knitters Bible
The Knitters Bible
Crochet 2
Crochet 2

These are beautiful, and I intend using some of the new ideas and techniques in them that I found very interesting.  One always seem to learn something new somewhere in a day.

Happy crafting to you all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some finished items, a bit of progress and a new project

17 Tuesday May 2016

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet, Knitting, on my needles, Scarf, sewing, Shawls, Uncategorized, Work in progress

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chunky, cowl, crochet, crochet doily, daughter, filet crochet, handmade, Handmake, Knitting, lace knitting, lace yarn, scarf, Shawl, tapestry, tapestry stitching, vintage, vintage crochet, winter

Finally I was able to finish the Leaf border shawl I was working on, and I also finished the Vintage Doily I was working on.  I want to crochet more, this is always such a fun time and one of the crafts I absolutely love.  They both still need to be blocked, but I will wait for a lovely warm sunny weekend firstly.

Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Leaf Border Shawl
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily
Vintage Crochet Doily

My little tapestry with the Kitty on is nearly done as well.  Just a few more areas and then the white.  It gets dark earlier now, and I am really only able to work on this little one during the day when I am at home and its bright still.

Tapestry stitching
Tapestry stitching
Tapestry stitching
Tapestry stitching

And I am ready to cast on.  This is such a beautiful yarn.  Warm and chunky with a super cute colourful speckle in it.  It is a little something for my daughter, and it is going to be a super quick knit.

Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl
Grey Speckled Cowl

Vintage Crochet

12 Tuesday May 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet

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crochet, doilies, filet crochet, Fillet, vintage

I am happy to say that I finally completed this Vintage Crochet piece I have been working on.  I seemed like I was working really slow on this one, and I should not have been so slow.  It is a very easy crochet piece, and goes at an even and relaxed pace.  I just kept putting it down in order to knit or do other crafting projects.

But once I had the centre piece done, the edge did not take long at all, and now I am able to use it wish pride.

Vintage Crochet
Vintage Crochet
Vintage Crochet
Vintage Crochet
Vintage Crochet

Progress….

05 Tuesday May 2015

Posted by littleblackdogsa in Crochet, My home

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crochet, Fillet, vintage

After a rather long time, I am making good progress on the vintage crochet filet work that I have been working on.  It is now ready for me to start thinking about the border I want to put around it, and then it is done.

Vintage Filet Crochet
Vintage Filet Crochet
Vintage Filet Crochet
Vintage Filet Crochet

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