We were sitting on the couch last night my farmer boy and I. He was landing planes on his iPhone and I was knitting long rows of plain then purl. He turned to watch me for a while and then asked if I was enjoying what I was doing. If I felt like I was being creative. If it was about...
And so it comes to this, readers. Your Selfish Seamstress stoops to knitting. For those of you unfamiliar with “knitting,” it’s kind of like sewing’s slower, ergonomically problematic, more tedious cousin. I’ve started on the Carlos Miele knockoff sweater and here’s last night’s progress (after I could pack and clean no more.) Looks tiny but [...]...
Everyone is excited about knits right now. I must admit, I didn’t have much interest in sewing knits when Moda first approached me with the idea of adding interlock to the City Weekend fabric collection. But when the sample fabric arrived, I realized what a wonderful opportunity I had been given. The fabric quality is [...]...
Pearl gleams and shimmers. Pearl is elegant and sophisticated.Pearl is a knitted clutch with a textured body and lacey, scalloped flap. Pearlis lined with a sea blue Dupioni silk. Pearl is our latest free knitting patterndownload. I dreamed of pearl when I first saw Berocco's Lustra. Formany months I wanted to get my hands on it and see what could be...
If you haven't read Mason Dixon Knitting, you areseriously missing out. Many a knitter's obsessions have sprung from this book.I, myself, bought it after flipping through it for 2 min in a book store. I sawthe pictures (didn't read a word), closed the book and took it to the check-out. I have since read it over and over and over. It...
When you hang out on Ravelry for a while, and when you crochet in public, you quickly learn that many people assume that if you are doing something with yarn you must be “knitting”. Apparently there is a knitting vs crochet … Continue reading →...
bring out the geek in you and knit and crochet some of these fun, silly and strange patterns. Math + science binary scarf (image} dna scarf babies first dna model knitted bacteria math geek hat linux scarf linux mittens heart Lorenz Manifold – ravelry link knitted dice molecule sci-fi / popular culture startrek potholders (image) [...]...
Photo Link I finished the knitting and crocheting on this shell earlier this summer, but needed to do a fix on the armholes which were showing too much of me in the front. I like armholes which are pretty trimly fitted around the shoulder joint, and when they're not, it's just unattractive. I've had this happen on tanks/shells before, and the...
scooped – icecream cone pattern – by i like lemons … Similar Posts: book: Tasty crochet | freebie: easter cone | Ice Cream Cone Cozies Tutorial | quilt festival roundup [pt. 5] | knit pattern: cozy cowl | Share and Enjoy:...
I hope its okay to show off my vintage hand-knit here at sew retro, even though it isn't really sewing. Anyways, here it is... Please visit A.K.A.MrsB. to see more pictures - I would love some feedback :-)...
Ok, just so we are clear I have not finished my simple pullover however I have managed to complete another, much smaller scale knitting project. I started off with the Purl Bee's Rabbit Sweater Pattern & altered it to fit Poppy, as her Princess dress isn't really cutting the mustard in the Wintery weather. I added a nice big button to...
knit these strawberries – cute and yummy – pattern here. Similar Posts: knit-a-long’s galore | knit: summer shimmer scarf | Basilika knit pattern | blanket pattern: Little Johnny’s Patchwork Blankie | fiber breakfast | Share and Enjoy:...
This dress uses the new alterations, and is a more grown up vibe than some of my other recent knits. It works well with this chunky necklace and a bronze plaited leather belt. With brown linen jacket and brown leather sandals it can go to work in summer, and with a black wool jacket and black leather boots it can go...
A few days ago I was playing this game with myself to make the mundane housework a bit funner; empty the dishwasher - knit a row, hang out the washing - knit a row, chop up some vegies - knit a row... You get the picture? It just made it all a bit more fun. Knitting was my reward for all...
Laceknitting is an indulgence for me that I do not treat myself to very often. Thisis due in part to the challenges of lace knitting and the concentration I liketo devote to it that I am often lacking lately. But I enjoy it so very much andhave for some time. I wrote the below back in 2007 and it has inspired...
Knitting 24/7: 30 Projects to Knit, Wear, and Enjoy, On the Go and Around the Clock Véronik Avery. STC Craft, 2010. Being a fairly new convert to knitting, and a fairly addicted convert at that, I can understand the feeling of wanting to pick up a knitting project and pick off a few rows wherever [...]...
Today I am 'sick as a dog'! It's just a head cold but it has knocked me flat on my back. Unfortunately it decided to hit me right before I had to give a pretty important presentation yesterday - it was not my finest performance I'm afraid! So I am home sick today and maybe tomorrow too if I don't improve...
I love me some free stuff, especially knitting patterns.Though a free knitting pattern gets my blood pumping for two reasons: 1) I fall in love with a new designer and end upbuying all their other patterns 2) I feel an undeniable desire to buy yarn immediatelyin order to complete said knitting pattern. A free pattern can make myweekend, give joy to...
It's been awhile since I had a post about knitting. That's because there hasn't been much knitting going on. I did these dishcloths sometime in the spring: Good instant gratification knitting. I did most of them on a trip to visit family and they're all for me. The one that is second from the left was started and half finished during...
Knit Green: 20 Projects and Ideas for Sustainability By Joanne Seiff. Published by Wiley (October, 2009) I Love the intro to this book, where the author explains that she is a moderate greenie, someone interested in making small changes in their life – I certainly can relate to that. For many of us making big [...]...
I love knitting for babies but I didn't always. Before Ijoined the club, I had decided that knitting for babies was foolishness.Foolishness, I say! First, babies do not care one whit what they are wearing.Second, babies outgrow everything at a rate that exceeds the amount of time ittook to knit the item. Third, from the rumors I had heard floating among...
With the first day of school fast approaching, holiday projectsbeing planned, and warm weather ever so slowly fading into cool, it is time tostart knitting for you. You have dedicated your time to summer projects, workdeadlines and family fun but how much time have you set aside for some "me time".If you are like me, check the none-to-verylittle box please. It...
Well hello there! How are you? I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. We went to the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show yesterday but I'm afraid I have nothing to show you from there. You see I was so overwhelmed by the colours and plies and blends and itchiness and fluffiness and treatments and animals and washabilities of all the...
This version of McCall's 5752, the Perfect Knit Dress, looks amazingly similar to the pattern cover, thanks to the fact that I sewed a dress using the exact fabric as one of the samples. The fabric was purchased late last summer with the intent of having this dress sewn and ready to wear when spring rolled around. Well, there was no...
I love these pieces from Alyson's current collection. Plus: puppeh! Alyson Clair of Clair Vintage Inspired is taking it away again with a super hot topic on knits. Enjoy! - Gertie Hello again lovely readers! I hope you are working on all kinds of fun projects. This post is to address a burning question: how to sew knits on a...
four free knit and crochet pincushion patterns crochet frog wrist pincushion by roman sock layered pincushion trio by Kris knits cupcake pincushion by spud&chloe teacup pincushion by lionyarnSimilar Posts: yummy pincushions | knitted frog pattern | pattern and yarn from spud & chloe | sock recipes | from the archives: sock recipes | Share and [...]...
I did it! I completed my first knitted garment! I started it last Monday and finished it today. That's just under a week. This morning as I was knitting the last six rows and working out how to stitch it all together, I started writing a blog post in my head about how hard the home stretch is. At that stage...
Marisol the Knitted Mouse Pattern Similar Posts: 4 cute animal toy patterns | star wars mice | knitted Mr Peen | knitted daffodil pattern | whipup: best of 2009: knitting | Share and Enjoy:...
Ribbit is a knitted frog – pattern from spud and chloe Similar Posts: pattern: knitted cupcake | pattern and yarn from spud & chloe | free pattern: watermelon hat | hot frog tutorial | knitted daffodil pattern | Share and Enjoy:...
Sleeve detail on one of Alyson's knit designs Look, your friendly neighborhood knits guru is back! Alyson of Clair Vintage Inspired is taking over here today with an intro post on sewing with knit fabric. Thanks, Alyson! Alyson has treated us to a very in-depth post with lots of fabulous photos, so make sure to click on "read more" to...
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I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...