Super Chunky Cardigan
Pattern: Super Chunky Cardigan by James C. Brett, JB219 Yarn: Gypsy by King Cole (Super Chunky) in Shade 74 Finished: November 2015 ******************************** I love this cardigan! I spotted the … Continue reading
‘Trimmed with Roses’ Jumper (1950s)
Pattern: ‘Trimmed with Roses’ Twinset Jumper Book: A Stitch in Time Vintage Knitting Patterns Vol: 2 by Susan Crawford Yarn: Coton Fifty, Bergere de France (4ply) Finished: August 2015 ******************************** … Continue reading
The Jan Sweater (1930s)
Pattern: The Jan Sweater Book: Vintage Knitting Patterns Vol: 2 by Susan Crawford Yarn: Baby Alpaca Silk by Drops (4ply) Finished: March 2015 ******************************** This was the first pattern I … Continue reading
Stash-Buster Cushion
Pattern: Stash-Buster Cushion by Suzie Blackman (back pictured below) Pattern: Rainbow Cushion by Tina Rees (front pictured above) Website: (Suzie Blackman design) https://itsastitchup.co.uk/knitting-patterns/stash-buster-cushion/ Yarn: Aran & DK leftovers Finished: January 2015 … Continue reading
Clever Fox Faux Socks
Pattern: Clever Fox Faux Socks by Feather Press Knits Yarn: Pure Wool Worsted by Rowan (DK) in Shade 00133 Finished: January 2015 ******************************** My sister gave me this pattern and … Continue reading
Diana Headband
Pattern: Diana Headband by Purl Alpaca Designs Yarn: Purl Alpaca Fine (100% Alpaca) Finished: December 2014 ******************************** This was another kit I got whilst at Yarndale in Skipton. There were … Continue reading
Mock Cable Bobble Hat
Pattern: Mock Cable Bobble Hat by The Mercerie Yarn: The Mercerie British Aran in Cinnamon (right) & Chestnut (left) Finished: November 2014 ******************************** I got this pattern from The Mercerie … Continue reading
Ladies Lacy Top (1970s)
Pattern: Ladies Lacy Top by Patons 2205 (1972) Yarn: Coton Fifty, Bergere de France (4ply) Finished: November 2014 ******************************** This is a brilliant pattern from the 1970s, which I found in … Continue reading
Lilly Cardigan
Pattern: Lilly Book: Jaegar Handknits, The Roma Collection (2006) Yarn: Cottonsoft by King Cole (DK) in Jade Finished: August 2014 ******************************** This was the first cardigan I knitted. I enjoyed … Continue reading
Bobble Jumper (1980s)
Pattern: Bobble Jumper by Sirdar, 5948 (1980s) Yarn: Robin (DK) Finished: February 2014 ******************************** This was the second jumper I knitted. My mum had already knitted this for me in … Continue reading
Matilda Jumper
Pattern: Matilda by Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard Magazine: The Knitter, Issue 44 Yarn: Special by Style Craft (DK) in Bright Pink Finished: September 2013 ******************************** This is the first big item of … Continue reading
Cat Tea Cosy
Pattern: Cat Tea Cosy by Rian Anderson Website: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/70942053/cat-tea-cosy-knitting-pattern-pdf-file Yarn: (DK) left overs Finished: April 2013 ******************************** My sister found this fun tea cosy pattern on Etsy. I had only been … Continue reading