Beaded Shawl Finished

I finally got around to weaving-in those stray ends and managed to take some photos last weekend, whilst it was sunny. So, as promised, here they are...

I have to say I'm very pleased with the finished result.

Till next time...

New On My Needles

Like all good crafters, I haven’t finished one project before I start the next and the next. It’s no wonder that our new year’s resolutions always seem to include finishing off projects that went into hibernation.

So, true to form…the purple beaded shawl is all knitted and has been blocked, but it’s not quite finished. I’ve just got to weave in the loose ends and take some photos. I will share these as soon as I’ve got round to it. Meanwhile here are some pics of my latest projects.

 (notice the new needles put to good use!)

This is Beachcomber, a warm autumn shawl with a little bit of cable detail running along one edge.

This is my own pattern using Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal yarn. I love the flecks of colours within this yarn;it reminds me of a pebbly beach, hence the name.

This is a great ‘mindless’ project, which I can enjoy knitting whilst watching a film or favourite TV program.

In contrast, I’m also about to start a smaller project that takes a bit more concentration.

This is ‘Snood’ designed by Sara Thornett for Rowan. It was a freebie that I could pick, from a choice when I bought the purple lace yarn for my beaded shawl.

It was the coral colour that stood out to me and I thought it would make a great everyday cowl/scarf and would brighten up my dark coloured coat for autumn and winter. It is supposed to be done in Rowan Creative Linen, but I chose a cotton mix and bought enough so that I could loop it round my neck twice.

That’s the plan anyway.

Till next time…

Postcard Post - Yarn Heaven

I'd been meaning to visit Black Sheep Wools for a while, so with a rainy Saturday on the forecast I thought the trip was ideal. I had a little wish list for future projects, and I'd just been paid!

I parked the car and entered the craft barn. Well! I was a little overwhelmed, I'd stepped into yarn heaven. There was an amazing choice of everything to do with knitting, crochet and all sorts of sewing and embroidery. It was a good job I had a list to keep me slightly focused. Otherwise I would have traveled off on tangled knitting tangents.

So why is this a postcard post? Because I couldn't resist buying a couple of the yarn themed postcards that they had for sale, told you it was yarn heaven!

Here they are:

Now I can hear you asking, so what else did you get?
I completed my list of yarny wants plus an extra yarny bargain that I couldn't resist, from the bargain section, and I will let you see those in due course when I do the projects I have in mind.

 But here was something that I did treat myself to...

A new pair of 4.5mm needles made of carbon fiber, my wooden faithfuls had become splintered at the tips and kept snagging my yarn and driving me mad.

They have lovely pointy tips that you get with metal needles but without any of the weight or coldness. Can't wait to get them in my knitting. Whether I can knit any faster will yet to be proved, I doubt it though!

If you're in the Cheshire area, then a visit is a must. There is a lovely cafe too for that well deserved cup of tea (and cake) after making your purchases or if you need a breather to help make up your mind. If, however, you live nowhere near then you can always visit the website. Click on the logo below for yarn heaven.

Till next time...