Knit Wit

I was told by my midwife to take it easy and just cruise on the couch. That's not an easy thing for me to do, so I've been knitting. I found all of the patterns on Ravelry, but since you have to have an account (totally free and well worth the few seconds that it takes to set on up) to view the site, I've linked to the original location of the patterns.

 Pixie Baby Hat

 Baby Bonnet with Ears/Horns

Baby Bubbles Smock, Saartjes Booties, and DROPS Bonnet

 Lucille Cardigan and Bonnet

I've also finished Charlotte and Penelope's outfits for the open house that we're having in April. I wrote about the projects here and here a few months ago. The total cost of materials was probably around $15. The denim came from 2 clearance remnant bits, the lining was a donation from my mom (more than 15 years old), the lace was from a skirt I got in 8th grade (I'm almost 34, you do the math). I also used snaps, thread, elastic, hooks, and thrift store zippers, that I already had on hand.
 

McCall's 5791, a combination of views. The denim is not this dark in real life.

The jacket is View E from Simplicity 3513, and the skirt is McCall's 5461 (discontinued).

 

Probably George

Now I know this isn't a wardrobe item but it does include some thrifting so I thought I would post it here. Plus I'm mighty proud of it :o)

This is a knitted zebra I made for my darling stepdaughters birthday. She requested green and purple but I had no purple wool in the right weight. So yellow it is. She likes yellow so this is ok. The yellow wool cam from my stash and is Cygnet 4 ply. The green was a charity shop find. I got a massive cone of the stuff for £5. I have so very much left!

To see the rest of George's photo shoot hop on over to my blog.

A Shawl

It's been a while since I've had anything to show you guys.  Here is a shawl I finished this week.




Details and more pictures are on my blog.

Man Socks

Yey they're finished! Yarn and pattern in for over on my blog :) I'm working a pair of socks for myself, a shawl and I just COd another pair of man socks. As for sewing....I got a few things cut for my youngest and plans for my oldest....I need to get sewing before it gets really warm here.

Merlinthecat