Silk Scarves

I have been developing a taste for the finer things in life, in the form of silk scarves. However, these are, of course, from charity shops. The first one I bought a few months ago, but have recently started wearing frequently. I don't know when it dates too, but I love the blues and abstract patterns. It has a hand-rolled hem, which I believe is a sign of good quality;


The second one is a more recent purchase. I don't know what the logo is, but it was the colour that attracted me. It also has a hand rolled hem - I tend to look for that when searching through the baskets of scarves in charity shops.

It's only recently that I have stopped feeling silly wearing scarves. I'm not sure what changed, as the way I wear them is, guess what, tying them round my neck. I did find this site, which has loads of ways to tie a scarf, so perhaps I will experiment a bit.

In other news, I have FINISHED my Beignet skirt. I'll take some photos this weekend, when I get some sun during the day. I have also posted on the Crafty Christmas Club blog, but don't read it if you will be getting a Christmas present from me this year! (You know who you are :) )

K x

Some NFOs (Nearly Finished Objects)

My Beignet skirt is nearing completion. All that remains is;

• Sewing hem
• Sewing on belt loops
• The, er, massive and slightly scary task of sewing on buttons and making buttonholes
• Finishing the ends of the belt.

But here's how it looks so far;

Bit creased...

Inside of the pockets - putting these together was the most exciting part of the project

My buttons - they cost a rather ridiculous 60p per button but matched so well that I couldn't resist

And my Rosa, short sleeved jumper with frills;

Front

Back

1st sleeve

2nd sleeve

I have to admit that I hate sewing up, but I still have a bit more knitting to do first. I need to join the shoulders to knit neckline edging and then knit 6 frills. Two of the frills require you to cast on a frankly ridiculous 360 stitches. I'm looking forward to seeing this finished though, as it's been a big project that I've been working on since September. It will be ready for Christmas anyway, now on the home strait with it.

I'm off to London next weekend, so am planning what I will be knitting on the 12 hours of journey time I have!

K x

Back to Blogging

After a very frustrating hiatus, I am delighted to have our computer back, and I can get back to blogging properly. So, what have I been up to? Well, I have completed the back and front of Rosa, and three quarters of one of the sleeves. My Beignet is in progress, hopefully to be finished next weekend.

And I have finished my hooded scarf;

Looking a bit sleepy here...


I'm really pleased with it, it's lovely and cosy. For a bit more info, see my Ravelry account.

And I feel very guilty that I have not yet contributed to the Crafty Christmas Club - this week, I promise! I have just purchased the Crepe dress pattern so that I can participate in Gertie's sew-along which I'm very excited about as I haven't done a sew-along before.

And finally, another pic of me in my striped Sencha blouse. I think this one is marginally more flattering than the last one, which made me look a bit flat chested!

K x

Lack of Blogging

Due to technical issues outwith my control - the laptop stopping working and having to get fixed AGAIN, my blogging has been hindered. This is pretty frustrating but what's worse is that I have been missing my daily fix of my favourite blogs! I've taken a bit of time in work this morning to catch up and it's been great.

I feel I have also been neglecting my duties as a member of the Crafty Christmas Club, but am planning to get involved soon with some knitting related ideas.

Hope to be back to full working order soon!

K x