As I promised last week, today I’d be announcing the winners of the Patterns Giveaway. For that purpose I have used random.org as you can see in the image below. These are the results: 1. Sea Line Shawl […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
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I started swatching for this project back in December. It is my own design, you know, why keep things easy when I can make it difficult and go nuts with it? 0_o I swatched for different stitches and needles, good that I had my yarn choice made already, thanks to […]
It’s Spring already! Flowers are blooming everywhere flooding with colors and fragrances every corner of this city. It’s just beautiful, to sit and relax on the terrace while having a drink and admiring the beauty of nature. This is my new design, Blooming Cowl, it has been inspired by pure […]
A few months ago I made this wonderful cowl from a pattern called Stripes to Keep Me Warm, it is an easy pattern, but if you want to make jogless stripes you maybe want to check some videos on youtube and practice by making a swatch or two. I used […]
I learnt to sew more than 10 years ago by taking some really nice classes in the neigbourhood where I used to live. During the time the classes lasted (until I found a job that didn’t allow me to attend due to the long hours), I had a very pleasant […]
Spring has arrived (we think) early this year, at least it seems like that everywhere. It’s a wonderful season for babies, flowers and cotton. Get ready your hooks and cotton yarns, go to a park and enjoy crocheting the most beautiful baby mary janes and headbands for your little ones. Family and friends always like […]
You might have a sweet tooth and have tried carrot cake or muffins. I like them both, especially muffins. Be aware that when you try this recipe you won’t want to buy it again but do it yourself instead. Your family or friends will be very happy! It’s so tasty, […]
In 2012 I designed the Road Stripes Cardigan for myself. I took a class with Shirley Paden to learn the basics of designing and decided to have a go at creating a simple and practical cardigan. I was inspired by Golden Wheat of Veera Välimäki, but I didn’t have the […]
A couple of weeks ago we had our first lovely Spin ‘n Bitch Night in a cozy room full of spinning wheels, spindles and sweets. Thanks to my SnB friends and the spinning class taught by Drucilla Pettibone at Craftsy I’m learning how to spin using the Park and Draft method. It takes […]