finished object - cloud bolero

As promised here are some pictures of my latest creation - Cloud Bolero. I'm sorry that the pictures are slightly blurry. I actually finished the garment on Saturday night and wore it to church the following morning. I was amazed that so many people commented on it (all women I hasten to say).

The pattern was an easy one to knit once I got into the rhythm of the pattern, but nevertheless I had to start the garment several times. I am just beginning to realise that watching t.v and me knitting is not a good combination. Hence the many mistakes.

Nevertheless here she is.

Picture Number 1 - The Front.

I made several alterations to the original pattern, ranging from using a different size needle, lengthening the garment (I still wanted it longer but ran out of yarn and later found out that the colour was discounted as I bought in the sales about 4 weeks early I was unable to purchase anymore) and finally, I completed a row of double crochet around the front band and neck edge.

Picture Number 2 - The Neck Edge.

And finally..............

Picture Number 3 - The Back.

Pattern: Cloud Bolero
Material: Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk

Needles: Addi 6mm 40cm Circular

Finishing: Double Crochet around the edges and 3 pink Mother of Pearl buttons

Started: 7th July 2007

Completed: 28th July 2007

it is done

My cloud bolero is finally done and it is very good.

Just as in Genesis 1 when God had finished creating each section of our world, he 'stepped' back and looked and saw that it was good. That's what I'm doing now, admiring my creation.

I'll post some pictures and more details about this piece of handiwork in the next couple of days. Now I'm going to rest (well dream about my next creation).

God Bless.

mohair corsage

I spent the morning in the hairdressers yesterday, and rather than wasting my time sleeping underneath the steamer and the hairdryer I decided to make something.

And here is the result of one hours work......................

a mohair corsage.

You maybe asking is it knitted or crochet. Opps. Did I just swear? Sorry knitters it isn't knitted. Yes, I did crochet it......................and I enjoyed every minute of it too.

Here is a close up of the centre of the corsage.

And now an edge............

........................................................................ and another.

Pattern: My own

Material: Rowan Kid Silk Haze (70% Super Kid Mohair and 30% Silk)
Hook: 4mm

Finishing: Brooch back
Started and Completed: 21st July 2007

Rowan Kid Silk Haze is a dream to work with, with it's versatile fibre mix that helps it create a lustrous, cobweb like finish.

Well back to my knitting - Cloud Bolero.

Speak to you soon. God Bless. Continue to use those hands that God blessed you with to be a blessing to both others and yourself.

more work-in-progress

I thought I will quickly touch base with you and give you a sneak preview of what's on my knitting needles.........Cloud Bolero.

A close up

and again, but this time on some waste yarn.

I'll post some more pictures by the end of the week.

goodies

I'm back. I have to say I've missed blogging, it's been well over a week.

I need to share my new treats with someone, and I've decided to share them with you.

After reading about Elizabeth Zimmermann on most of the blogs that I visit, I thought I'd treat myself to a few of her materials. Both The Opinionated Knitter and Knitting Workshop came from Amazon.com and Knitter's Almanac is from Ebay. They arrived just under a week ago, and can't (well won't) put them down. Hence I'm behind on my knitting, hey at least I'm reading about knitting.

Talking about knitting. I need to tell you something. What? You may be asking. Well, after knitting about 10 inches of Camellia in a finer yarn than recommended, I realised that I didn't like it in the finer yarn. What a waste of time. I'm going to try it again at a later date using a much thicker and heavier yarn.

Back to some knitting.

God Bless.