A few recent makes

I've had quite a lot of projects on the go lately. Here are a few of the things I've made

The Finished Blanket

Well here is the finished blanket which was blocked and sent off to it's new home.  I'm really pleased so say that the Grandma to be loved it.  I was really pleased with how it turned out and the yarn was lovely.

Another baby blanket

It seems like I'm on a roll with baby blankets as I've just started my third this year.

It's knitted in King Cole Cherish baby DK Lilacs Colour 1121

It's a really simple pattern

Cast on as many stitches as you need to get the width you want

K10, place maker, knit to last 10 stitches, place marker, K10
Knit 16 rows
Row 1 K10, sm (slip marker) Knit to next marker, sm K10 
Row 2 K10, sm (slip marker) Purl to next marker, sm K10
Repeat these two rows until the blanket reaches the length you want, ending on row 2
Knit 16 rows
Cast off

Latest Creation and a few other knits

This is my latest creation. It's a baby blanket that I've made for a teacher at my daughter's school.

I did a simple garter stitch border and used an old baby cardigan pattern from my Mum to create the insert.  I'm really pleased with how it's turned out.  I hope she likes it.

This is the cardigan I made with the same pattern




This is a part of another baby blanket I made earlier in the year.  I kept the insert stocking stitch as I thought it would work better with the wool.
 

YARNDALE 2015

We had a great day out today at Yarndale in Skipton.  It's turning into a lovely annual day out for myself, my sister in law and our daughters.  This was the third Yarndale and the third one we've attended.

If there is one next year I recommend that you go.  It's an excellent day with lots of lovely yarn, fabric, patterns and workshops.  It's a great chance to chat to fellow crafters and business owners. 

It takes place at Skipton auction mart and there are regular buses between the auction mart, Skipton town centre and Skipton railway station, so if you want a break from Yarndale you can go an have a look around lovely Skipton.

http://yarndale.co.uk/

NEW WIP

This is my latest project.  It's the first baby blanket that I've tried and I'm keeping it simple.  The stocking stitch area should have a lace pattern but given the colours of the wool, I thought it would look odd so am just using stocking stitch.  It it turns out ok it will be a gift for the class teacher my daughter had last year who is expecting her first baby next year.

Some of the things I've made

I've been knitting since I was about 5 and also enjoy sewing.  Here are some of the things I've made.