Miss Aine

Its been so long since I added a new pattern to Ravelry, that I had kinda' forgotten how.  It took quite a while, but its up now!! The BFF's on Ravelry

Finally! The new pattern is finally typed up, double-checked, and up for sale.  Phew! buy now Meet Sandrine For sale through the Ravelry link above for 3euro.  Also for sale through my Etsy shop, but not as an instant download as the file is too large due to the photos.

One of Emily's friends asked me recently if I'd knit her a tea-set for her birthday. So I obliged, But with a crochet version. Hope she liked it! I used this pattern from Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dreamy-days-tea-set

I been working so hard making toys and knitting clothes - I'm only starting on some of my Christmas presents now.  How bloody late is that! So I though I would treat myself.  I've loved Julie's toys for so long and was so happy when she finally published some this year. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boy-bunny-with-a-piebald-patch I bought both the girl and boy bunny patterns.  And I think I'll be getting more - the fox looks pretty cool! Not sure when I'll get time to knit them though!!!!

A customer asked if I could knit a Tatty Teddy for her grand-child. Here is my first attempt, without any embellishments. I now need to try size it up. He's about 8" but she asked for one about 12". Found the pattern for this on Ravelry (sorry, no link as I'm doing this post via my phone!). The pattern is bi-lingual, French and English. The knitting part is written pretty well but the making up instructions are pretty sparse so it's definitely not a pattern for beginners.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brioche-infinity-scarf I knit this from a pattern I found on Ravelry. I used Aldi Aran weight yarn and 6.5 mm needles. It's beautifully squishy and soft. It's for a friend for Christmas, but I want one for me too now. And so does DH!

I know I posted a picture of this weeks ago - apologies for the delay to anyone waiting on it. The Cool Kids - boy and girl variations  buy now   This pattern is sort of a recipe.  I've written out the basic body and the instructions for all the embellishments - hats, skirts, etc.  You can then go ahead and add your own colours, spots, stripes, whatever! It's definitely one to have fun with. Enjoy!

DH took the kids out this afternoon to give me a break, so I got some typing of patterns done. For sale now is 'The Sleepy Princess', just 3 euro of the pattern.  The finished doll is 14" tall, and she's lovely and soft.  Perfect for taking to bed. buy now through Ravelry.

A little free pattern Mini Fairy - just 3 inches tall when complete and only takes 1-2 hours to make. download now through Ravlery.com

It only took half the night (stupid annoying, tempremental computer) but my new pattern is finally typed up and available for purchase. Meet Anna-Beth. She's 15 inches/38cm tall, knit with dk yarn and 2.75mm and 3.5mm needles.  Her dress and shoes are removable, adding to the play.  And she has a special little mousie friend that can fit in her pocket! The pattern is available for sale through Ravelry for 3 euro.   buy now But for anyone willing to wait, I'll email a free copy to one lucky reader.  Just leave a little comment on the blog post (including contact details).  On Sunday night the random number generator will select one lucky winner. Haven't done a giveaway in a while!

or a girl with short hair - if that's what's needed! Use 3.5mm needles and double knitting yarn in the colour of your choice.  Abbreviations as per the Petite Purls pattern. Cast on 50sts. Rows 1-17: k Row 18: (k3, k2tog) to end - 40 sts Row 19: k Row 20: (k2, k2tog) to end - 30 sts. Row 21: k Row 22: (k1, k2tog) to end - 20 sts. Row 23: k Row 24: (k2tog) to end -10 sts. Break off a long length of yarn, thread through the remaining stitches, pull up tightly and fasten off.  Seam the row edges. Place the hair on the dolls head, pinning if desired to keep in place.  Sew in position. Viola! 

A friend asked for a 'Spring' bag. So after a bit of perusing on Ravelry I settled on ' Satchel Grande ' from Lion Brand Yarn. I used two strands of aran weight yarn and 8mm needles so I think its a bit smaller than the original, but that worked for me. Lined inside, with pockets. Ties on the side to stop the back looking too bulky!

Keeping up my attempts to get presents made well in advance, so that I'm not panic knitting! This is the African Flower Purse , a free crochet pattern I found through Ravelry. It was a well written pattern, and very easy to follow, even for a novice crocheter like me.  I lined it with a navy fleece and added a spotty pocket.

Found these photos on the camera and realised I'd never put up a picture of the ballerina in her outfit.

Haven't blogged in a while - oops!  I have been crafting the whole time,. just keep forgetting to take pictures.  Or I remember when the kids are gone to bed, and then its too dark to get good photos. Last weekend I was away with DH - the folks looked after the kids.  DH was down in Cork for work so I got the train down on the Friday afternoon.  Three hours of uninterrupted knitting - oh yes! So over the weekend, and finished on the Monday night was the ballet wrap cardigan . Then I quickly made some little legwarmers . Now my little ballerina just needs a leotard - ha ha!!

Blue Henry Tank Zelda Zebra

Baby Bunting Baby Bunny

A better picture of the blanket - love love love these colours!

Ballerina Bunny and Moderne Baby Blanke t.

Pattern by Gitwerg . Probably the hardest thing I've ever knit - but looks real good once done!