Sunday, December 21, 2008

Latest Knitted projects

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These slippers were made for a friend for Christmas. I used two shades of purple double knitting tarn.

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A child's purse.

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Mobile phone casr.

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I used James Brett Marble yarn to knit this poncho. I must say I like the end result. It is lovely. I have made three of these already. Friends and colleagues have been asking me to knit one for them. I have a few more to knit.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

UK SWAP - Winter Warmers.

Kit Swap

What kind of kit are you interested in receiving?
Any knitting kit.

Are you interested in any particular techniques?
No

Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit

What is your favourite colour?
Purple and Claret Red

What is your least favourite colour?
Pink

What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.)
natural/elegant

Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
I love knitting in Aran and Chunky yarns.

Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
I do not like knitting with wool with more than 25% wool.

Do you do any other crafts?
No but would love to learn to crochet.

Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?

Stitch holders. Always on the look out for those. Buttons - bright, colourful ones and unusual buttons.


What do you like to eat?
I love Scottish shortbread biscuits.

Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?

Pure Wool.

Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
I am outgoing person and thoroughly enjoy knitting. I am an advanced knitter.