Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Books, bags, scarfs and placemats
I made these for the shop and really enjoyed making them!
The granny squares are placemats made from 100% cotton twine.
The bookcover was knitted in a beige double knitting yarn with crochet flowers in various colours sewn on the front.
The pot holders/dishcloths are made from a thick cotton twine which gives it a more rustic feeling. It is very strong and you will not burn your hand if you hold this cloth.
The infinity scarf was the very first item that I knitted when we arrived here because my sewing machine was still in its box and not unpacked yet.
My suitcase with yarns and wool was within easy reach which explains why there is so many hand items and not any sewing.
This was fun as I had to work out exactly how many stitches will make the length of the scarf It's an acrylic double knit in a lovely wine colour.
The granny squares are placemats made from 100% cotton twine.
The bookcover was knitted in a beige double knitting yarn with crochet flowers in various colours sewn on the front.
The pot holders/dishcloths are made from a thick cotton twine which gives it a more rustic feeling. It is very strong and you will not burn your hand if you hold this cloth.
The infinity scarf was the very first item that I knitted when we arrived here because my sewing machine was still in its box and not unpacked yet.
My suitcase with yarns and wool was within easy reach which explains why there is so many hand items and not any sewing.
This was fun as I had to work out exactly how many stitches will make the length of the scarf It's an acrylic double knit in a lovely wine colour.
Knitted items for toddlers and infants
I have made the knitted items to practice my pattern ready skills, since I am new to knitting amd crochet. I have been sewing my whole life and also knitted and crocheted as a young girl but not to this extend.
This included baby jersey, booties & mittens, girls' shrug & beanie and also knitted book covers. I also knitted infinity scarfs from acrylic wool and neck warmers from pure homespun wool - these are really warm and soft in winter!
This included baby jersey, booties & mittens, girls' shrug & beanie and also knitted book covers. I also knitted infinity scarfs from acrylic wool and neck warmers from pure homespun wool - these are really warm and soft in winter!
Bangles
I have so many beads which I want to make into jewellery. Some beads I have has for so long that I actually feels like vintage beads that I got from my granmother and from my mother.
I found memory wire which is percfect for bangles. Most of the beads are now in bangles. I am keeping the blue glass bangle and the darker seed bangle - another great way of making your wardrobe look new!
I found memory wire which is percfect for bangles. Most of the beads are now in bangles. I am keeping the blue glass bangle and the darker seed bangle - another great way of making your wardrobe look new!
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Button cushions
We moved nearly 1000km into our new house in a new province. The house is so different from out previous house!
Our previous house was a beautiful 1938 house with beautiful pressed ceilings and wooden floors with huge space. The rooms were big and there was a room for everyone and everything..... a study, lovely sunny Sunroom (enclosed veranda) 3 x bedrooms, a workroom for me (another bedroom) kitchen and 2 bathrooms. All still in good condition since the house have only had 4 (incl us) owners!
Our new house hav had many owners and everyone wanted to put his mark on the house.....a huge mismatch of renovations!
We are also embarking on our share of making an impression on the house!
I wanted to have something new for the lounge and since cushions are so easy to change, decided to do something new. I found the cushion covers for very little and the buttons too.
The heart shape was the first attempt which took a long time since I wanted it to be perfect! Well....the second was a lot more successful as I just worked on my instinct to create this unique cushion cover.
I got the cushion covers from this really nice shop in Port Alfred, called the 'Funky Junk' shop. It sells good 2nd hand house hold items. The buttons were also some that I found in some boxes. It actully turned out very well if I think back now. My sewing stuff were still in boxes. I only got to unpack my sewing mashine last week......and still have not done any sewing as yet!
Our previous house was a beautiful 1938 house with beautiful pressed ceilings and wooden floors with huge space. The rooms were big and there was a room for everyone and everything..... a study, lovely sunny Sunroom (enclosed veranda) 3 x bedrooms, a workroom for me (another bedroom) kitchen and 2 bathrooms. All still in good condition since the house have only had 4 (incl us) owners!
Our new house hav had many owners and everyone wanted to put his mark on the house.....a huge mismatch of renovations!
We are also embarking on our share of making an impression on the house!
I wanted to have something new for the lounge and since cushions are so easy to change, decided to do something new. I found the cushion covers for very little and the buttons too.
The heart shape was the first attempt which took a long time since I wanted it to be perfect! Well....the second was a lot more successful as I just worked on my instinct to create this unique cushion cover.
I got the cushion covers from this really nice shop in Port Alfred, called the 'Funky Junk' shop. It sells good 2nd hand house hold items. The buttons were also some that I found in some boxes. It actully turned out very well if I think back now. My sewing stuff were still in boxes. I only got to unpack my sewing mashine last week......and still have not done any sewing as yet!
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Crochet necklaces
While I'm busy creating a wonderful wardrobe full of fabulous new clothes, I decided to make a few crochet necklaces to go with my (drab) outfits to make them more wearable. It also feels like I have a semi-new wardrobe for the interm.
They are ao easy to make and it's a lot of fun, since not everyone turns out identical.
What fun to make!
They are ao easy to make and it's a lot of fun, since not everyone turns out identical.
What fun to make!
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Start of a new year
The start of the new year means that I hav a lot of new ideas.
I am going to make more things for myself - clothes, knitting and crochet.
Starting with clothes will be some new clothes for winter and summer that can be worn at the same time.
I have the most wonderful purple fabric for winter and a matching teal/blue for summer.
I hav cut a troused from the teal colour - its actully a very nice light weight summer wool which will work very well for those in between days. It actually does not get that cold here in Grahamstown, not freezing like Highveld winters, but cold enough to dress up in warm clothes. Winter stays around for a very long time in this part of the world - it is not uncommon to be dressed up in warm winter coats in Nov!
The opposite about heat is also there - Feb has been very hot 35C and 2 days later, it is 18C!
I hav knitted 2 throw-over jerseys, the first attempt was a red/brick colour and the second attempt a black/grey colour which you can wear at night.
I am going to make more things for myself - clothes, knitting and crochet.
Starting with clothes will be some new clothes for winter and summer that can be worn at the same time.
I have the most wonderful purple fabric for winter and a matching teal/blue for summer.
I hav cut a troused from the teal colour - its actully a very nice light weight summer wool which will work very well for those in between days. It actually does not get that cold here in Grahamstown, not freezing like Highveld winters, but cold enough to dress up in warm clothes. Winter stays around for a very long time in this part of the world - it is not uncommon to be dressed up in warm winter coats in Nov!
The opposite about heat is also there - Feb has been very hot 35C and 2 days later, it is 18C!
I hav knitted 2 throw-over jerseys, the first attempt was a red/brick colour and the second attempt a black/grey colour which you can wear at night.
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