Teal Hat and Scarf - One for the Men

And here's one for the men...

This one's already spoken for, but if you're interested I am happy to make another set in various colours. Just let me know what colour combination you'd like.

The yarns used are Lang Mille Colori (50% new wool, 50% nylon) in shade 088 and Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran (100% merino wool) in teal and charcoal grey.


The hat is my usual beanie hat design with the brim of the hat knitted in charcoal grey, the bit above the brim knitted in teal and the stripey bit is knitted in the variegated Lang Mille Colori.



The scarf has been designed with cycling and other outdoor activities in mind. It's been knitted in moss stitch which keeps the scarf nice and flat - almost like a woven fabric - and with a hole in the scarf where the other end of the scarf can be pulled through. This means the usual bulk of a knotted scarf is gone and the scarf will easily fit under a coat. It will also stay in place and hang elegantly rather than be scrunched up. The scarf (because it's doubled up) will still keep you nice and snug and warm.


The fringe has been made with Debbie Bliss yarn in teal and charcoal and strands of the Lang Mille Colori.


Below you can see the lovely silkiness and softness of the Lang yarn. It's slightly slubby (uneven in width) which adds texture.


The price for a set is around £40. Both hat and scarf can be hand washed in hand warm water and dried flat.

The Weather and More Wrist Warmers

What awful weather we've had this week! Ever since last Saturday I've been hoping for the rain to ease off long enough to take some pictures. I don't like taking pictures inside as it changes the colours and I prefer to make the colours as realistic as I can.

Here are my latest wrist warmers. They're similar to the other ones but I've simplified the pattern and there's no complicated/complex cable pattern in the middle; they're longer and have a crochet edging in the charcoal at one end and in pale grey kid silk at the other end.


The wool I've used is a mix of cashmere and cotton (Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmerino) and the edging is in Rowan Kidsilk Aura.

These are mine and I've been wearing them lots. They're just so handy for cycling in this weather.

However, if you want some like it, drop me a line and we can discuss colour options etc.

Wonderful Beads

Yay! Lots of beads arrived this morning in the post. Another delivery all the way from Victoria, Canada. My favourite bead maker, Firedance Beads, has sent some more of his delicious, gorgeous beads.

Remember the 'Happy Tears' set? I ran out of beads (there were only 4 to start with) and I really wanted a matching necklace to go with the bracelet and earrings.... so I asked Paul if he could make me some matching ones, just enough to make a necklace.

This was the first set he made me:

Lavender Lovelies

It wasn't quite right - the blue and pink mixed instead of staying separate. However, I thought they were so beautiful, I had to have them anyway. :-) They'll make another lovely wedding set.



Next, he made me another set:

Bluesy Pinks

And it works. Perfectly. Can't wait to make the necklace. And then I've finally run out of excuses and have to upload all the new stuff to my Etsy shop.... LOL



However, since he was sending beads anyway... I thought I might as well get some more. :-) Saves on postage... Good for the environment as there is less packaging... Those are my excuses anyway. :-) Honestly, I just needed them! ;-)


Charcoal 2

These are just so pretty. The picture (all pictures are courtesy Firedance Beads) is great but the beads are even prettier in real life. They have very fine, very delicate grey and green striations which makes them so very special.




Tangerine Dreams 3

Aren't these gorgeous? I love the deep fiery oranges. Hmmm... it will be very hard not to keep these (or any of the others LOL). I have to think of something really special to do them justice!



... and finally

Paddy's Delight

There is emerald and chartreuse and olive green in these beads and it makes them shimmer and shine and all juicy green. I love those colours and green has always been one of my favourite colours (along with all the others, gimme colours!).

Again, they deserve a very special setting... so watch this space. :-)