knit n bitch

The Real Gemma

HORRAH unt BALLYHOO!!  Gemma is finished (all bar a couple of loose ends to sew in) and here's a quickie photo of the completed sweater (i'll post a shot of me wearing it soon, but had a VERY bad hair day today, so didn't want to scare you or embarass myself!)

Groovy Stitch Markers!

Just thought I would show you my recent prolific use of the ever groovy almost edible stitch markers.  I had to cast on 211 for a wrap skirt and needed them placed every 20 stitches so I didn't get lost!  They make me smile every time I use them!

 

Ideas Please!!!

I am off to the UK on December 3rd, for 2 whole months (with Joseph & Luka) to set up The Wool Shack UK (I've been planning it for about 2 years now and finally pulled my finger out).  Anyhow, I shall be home for Christmas, and it's a family tradition that we give everyone a 'box present', which is a little gesture gift.  Last time I was home I knit the little sweater egg cozies from Weekend Knitting and so I want to knit something along the same lines this year.  Bear in mind that there will be 12 people to knit for, so I want something small and quick, but very cute.

Here's hoping you can help!

Almost there!

I am nearing the end of my Gemma sweater (I have been knitting like a demon, at EVERY opportunity) and have finished the neckline, one sleeve (now sewn on) and only have one more sleeve to knit and attach, sew in the loose ends and 'VIOLA' it will be ready to wear!  Maybe after this, I can motivate myself to complete the Vanilla sweater that I started about 18 months ago, in Summer Tweed!

 

Dot Pebbles Pinky Doll

Miss Nicole got me onto this website, and yes, I fell in love with these gorgeous knitted girlies.  Pinky just had to be mine, so she is now flying over oceans to get to me!  I am planning on getting hold of Claire Garland's divine book, Knitted Babes for The Wool Shack, so watch this space.

   

Cute Animals!

Knitting for Kids, by Lucinda Guy just landed, and although I am not overly impressed with the kids clothing, I nearly wet my pants over the cute-as-cute-can-be toy animals that she designed.  Will be stopping absolutely ALL other knitting to rattle out a few of these.  You want to knit them too, don't you??!!!

         

Fighting the Flab!

Since the arrival of Master Luka 6 months ago, I have found myself in the position of being 10kgs heavier than I would like.  Soooo, I am making a public statement to announce my intention of fighting said flab.  Why am I going public?  Well, I figure that if I tell people about it, I am less inclined to cheat (oh the shame of a packet of Pringles!).  I started today (I have a Weight Watchers CD that sits in my computer and works out the points of every bit of food I eat) and hope to be 10kgs lighter by mid-September.  I want plenty of "blimey, don't you look slimmer", even from those of you who'll never actually meet me ;-) and from those of you who DO see me on a regular basis, keep those chocie biscuits out of my gob!  Will keep you up to date on progress, as and when I get it.

Skirt Pattern

Recently bought this skirt pattern (4 different styles) from a US company, and very excited at using my stash of Amy Butler.

Mommy Tags

For many moons now, I have been thinking about having a silver pendant made up which has the name of my two small people on (one for each boy).  I recently stumbled upon a website that does just that.  The products are called Mommy Tags and the website is called MeMeMe Baby Gear.  So, I ordered a necklace, two tags (Joseph & Luka) and a bracelet length chain in case I want to wear it on my wrist!  Luverley Jubbly!

Ginger Bread House

I have discovered a new kit from the same company that provided the IV's with our Tea Cup Kit!  Call me a bit of a nerd, or just a nutter, but this one appeals to me in a christmassy kind of way (gawd knows what I'll do with it).  So, a Gingerbread House will be winging it's way to me soon!