The Cara Jumpsuit is a relaxed shape, with a drawstring waist and a choice of wide or narrow leg trousers. The method for making up is the same for both styles; here you will see the narrow leg version. … Continue reading
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Sewing Tutorial: The Charlotte Dress by Simple Sew
Today, a new chapter of my writing begins. I am privileged to have joined the team of bloggers supporting Simple Sew and will therefore be writing regular tutorials to complement a variety of patterns. The Charlotte Dress appealed to me … Continue reading
Sapporo Scarf
Sometimes I find a beautiful skein of yarn and only later decide what it might become. That’s what happened with this Rowan Baby Alpaca DK. It was on offer a while back in a big outlet shop and I picked up a couple of skeins. Its simplicity, drew me to broomstick lace to create a little scarf which will is now on its way to a friend in snowy northern Japan.
To make this scarf, you will need:
25mm knitting needle (a broom handle or 30cm ruler can be used instead, or smaller knitting needle if you prefer).
4mm crochet hook (or to suit your chosen yarn).
50g of Rowan Baby Alpaca DK (sadly discontinued but still available at some retailers; for alternatives see http://yarnsub.com/yarns/rowan/baby_alpaca_dk).Any DK (8ply/ light worsted weight) could be used but results will inevitably vary.
UK terms used throughout. UK dc = US sc.
Ch31
R1: dc in 2nd and each subsequent stitch (30dc).
R2: pull up loop from hook onto needle. Insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, yoh and pull up a loop. Repeat in each stitch to end (30 loops).
R3:slide first 5 loops off needle and onto hook. In this group and at the start of each alternate row you need to work a locking stitch. Lift the loops off the broomstick,yarn over hook and draw a loop back through the four large loops (one loop on the hook); yarn over hook and draw through the loop. Work 5dc into the set of loops. *pick up next 5 loops, 5dc into loops* and repeat to end of row.
Work R2 and R3 27 times more, so that you have 28 rows of loops, finishing with a dc row. Break yarn and weave in ends.
Rock me to sleep
Having enjoyed making the girls’ blankets during last Autumn and Winter – and after a few months’ rest from big projects – I thought that perhaps Mr T. and I should have our own for camping holidays and winter evenings. … Continue reading
Creating a Cardigan
The construction of garments is something I find fascinating. I’ve been sewing for almost as long as I can remember, starting with dolls’ clothes. Most of them fell apart quickly but that didn’t spoil the fun of creating and I … Continue reading
Broomstick Lace Panels for Sweatshirts
Broomstick lace has been one of my crochet loves for a couple of years now, though until recently I’d not progressed beyond rectangles and didn’t know how to work shaping. The first tutorial I used (after trying out some basics … Continue reading
Elizabeth Bag: the story and the pattern
This bag was designed for Bradford Birth Choices, a group run by women, for women, which offers support through pregnancy and beyond. It’s important to me because our first daughter’s birth was traumatic for all of us and I didn’t … Continue reading
Spring Rainbow Toddler Hat
This hat is designed to fit a toddler (12-36 months). It could be made in any DK yarn, or by using a finer or thicker yarn the size could be varied. Materials: Approximately 40g (total) of Stylecraft Special DK In … Continue reading
V Stitch Beanie Pattern
This hat design came about while I was thinking about crafting for Red Nose Day and the Big Comic Relief Crafternoon. I’ve not designed a hat for a while and did some searching to see if there was anything similar, … Continue reading
Reflecting
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Reading other bloggers’ reviews of their year has been helpful as I reflect on my own and am thankful for so many creative folk who bring inspiration and encouragement to keep going. As I turned more of my time to … Continue reading