Fuss Free Baby Cardigan

Di Povey

Another cute little project thanks to Ravelry.  The jacket knitted in the round from the neck down. I used a 4mm circular needle and 8 ply yarn (double knit).  The pattern used below the armholes is a fairly simple one found in an ancient book of knitting patterns, called “Chalice Stitch.”  I didn’t want to use anything too fancy – I see this as a basic pattern that can be embellished in any way you choose! This has been blocked and now ready for buttonholes, and perhaps some other accents.…

Knitted Kimono Jacket for Baby

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Ready for assembly, only 2 side seams, and blocking. This one knitted in newborn size 4mm needles with 8-ply yarn.  Looks so small, I was making for a July baby, but will make another in 3 month size just in case – one tends to forget how small newborns can be! Pattern available online from Creativa Atelia – make sure you specify language before you purchase, comes in English and Spanish.  

Colourful Cot Quilt

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A christening quilt for the grandchild of a long-time client, was this delightful Australian Fauna quilt. The cute Australian critters were appliqued in multi-coloured fabrics, and I chose a simple, traditional customised approach to highlight the design. Take a closer look in the gallery… [supsystic-gallery id=4]

Twinnies

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I was recently introduced to the ‘twinnie’ concept by my grand niece.  As I understand it, it is a special ‘thing’ she shares with her Mum, and something of a security back up that works when she is not with her Mum.  So, when I spent some time with her recently, and was making crochet flowers at the time, we had a conversation about these flowers, and the creative things she was doing with pretty buttons, and coloured paper and so on, that we struck up an agreement! So she…

Waterlilies

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I am fascinated by waterlilies.  I am not sure if they are native to Australia, and in time I will walk down that meandering path with Dr Google, but in the meantime, here are some things that about them that intrigue me the way they provide shelter for pondfish, although my pond is way too small apparently, and all they do is send out lots of leaves, and never a flower! seeing them in one part of the Murray river where I walk, mad with blossoms, and providing a ‘walkway’…

Just a Bag Lady at Heart!

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I love bags!  In a tiny way, part of my life has been a search for the ‘perfect’ bag!  Not gonna happen of course! Now I am more interested in creating lovely, handmade, eco-friendly, and unique bags for those who appreciate them! So when DD, a newly qualified Yogi, asked about carry bags for her yoga mats, I was very happy to put the creative juices to work! The gallery below has two bags, both 100% cotton, canvas on the outside, homespun on the inside.  Both are 67 cm in…

Dressmaking and loving it!

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It’s been a long time since I’ve done any dressmaking, even though I started sewing at the age of 10 and made my living out of it for quite a few years in my 20’s.  But the age of throw-away fashion dawned when the kids were quite little, and I just couldn’t compete pricewise with cheap imports and a very limited budget. But recently DD (dear daughter) was so disappointed when an expensive little dress she had bought while travelling OS had shrunk to become, well, a top! I was…

Poppies for Remembrance

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multi coloured crochet flowers

I was reminded of the 5000 Poppies Project, when I heard an interview with Lyn Berry, on Radio National recently. Textile artist, Lyn started this project in conjunction with a colleague, in 2013, and it grew like topsy. The target of 5000 poppies was well and truly exceeded when the project was sent over 270,000 poppies: most from Australia, but many from all over the world. Since then, the blooms have popped up in various installations from 2014 to 2018, with a view to commemorating the years of World War…

Yarn Bomb for Art Vault

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Very happy to be working on this project, coinciding with Art Vault Print Triennial. Project started on October 30, in 30 plus heat, but great to be working in the shade (thanks to the tree!), and hope to complete project in the early morning cool of the next day! I have to admit this is my first tree project, and I am relishing the opportunity to employ some of my colourful samplers!  This project was aimed at using up some of my acrylic yarns, as I mostly prefer to work…