Friday, 14 May 2010

Just a little shrug.


Wipso picked up her crochet hook last night and made gorgeous little hexagons. Pop over and check them out here.
I am more of an evening knitter. Since P was born I have been making little shrugs for her - she loves them. She is 18 months old now and can pull them on and off by herself - no fastenings of course!
Well now I have another great-niece so the above little shrug is for baby L.
It only takes a little more than 50g and I had some Patons Crofter left over from cardis that I knitted for them both. Crofter is random wool that produces a "fairisle" pattern when knitted up. However, when knitting tiny garments, it takes just a little planning and "engineering" to balance the colours so that it looks right. I can knit one in two evenings, so there is a great sense of satisfaction at having watched all of the recent political fun and games on TV and also produced this cute little garment!
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15 comments:

  1. her at home14 May 2010 at 10:37

    You are so clever with your hands! Your family are very lucky to have you create such beautiful thins for them!

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  2. ikki14 May 2010 at 11:19

    What a talented crafter you are! Have read your question and I'm unsure as to what you need as I have looked at your broches and some are on plain and some patterned card. So, why a plain centre? Please contact me dehazelgrove@tiscali.co.uk and we can sort it. ikki x

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  3. Annie14 May 2010 at 11:22

    Oh that is just soooooo cute Sis. Little L will look such a poppet in it. Thank you so much.
    A x

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  4. mckinkle14 May 2010 at 14:22

    I'm with you on the quick makes! I love them and this is just gorgeous, it would have been such a waste had you not made it and its just such a versatile little item! Especially with our weather at present!

    Keryn x

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  5. Annie Jeffries14 May 2010 at 14:33

    The is so cute. I know if I EVER have grandbabies my whole crotcheting vision will change.

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  6. Bettythebaglady14 May 2010 at 14:54

    Twiglet Lovely shrug. That yarn is great. My niece is learning to knit and she's been using it to knit wrist warmers. She's a way to go yet but at least the yarn makes it much more fun.Love BettyXXX

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  7. Amanda Makes14 May 2010 at 21:10

    Hello! Thank you so much for popping over to Amanda Makes! I've been enjoying Wipso for a while now and it's great to meet you! Your blog is lovely and i'm looking forward to a good rummage in your archives! Much love, Amanda xxx

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  8. Unknown15 May 2010 at 00:49

    I recon you have super powers and are not of this earth = you have too many skills to be human LOL

    Lovely shrug - wish I was that tiny!!!

    Paula x x x

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  9. Chrissie15 May 2010 at 11:54

    My mum was a brilliant knitter and crochet star. I'm afraid I haven't inherited the crochet gene, but I can knit a bit!
    Sadly my daughter doesn't seem to favour hand knitted items for her little one!!
    This is fabbo. It look so tiny... and I love the colours!
    Chrissie

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  10. Unknown15 May 2010 at 14:44

    Oh what a lovely shrug and great that she is so clever (Taking them of and putting them on so cute) I love the sound of your charity buy (new wedding veils) I am sure with your many talents you will come up with something for them. I was out yesterday and saw some beautiful hearts in the dumfh style you make 3 x Hearts nearly £4 (very expensive) just shows what a skill it is that you have.

    Love Dawn xx

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  11. Booklinks15 May 2010 at 19:52

    This is so cute!
    You’re very clever with the knitting needles.
    The wool is lovely!

    You are quite right
    I also like to create something while watching TV

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  12. Unknown15 May 2010 at 20:42

    Hi This little shrug is gorgeous boy you are very talented and very quick, thanks for your lovely comment, I will show the bag i got on wednesday, some of it is braid for round a chair, cant think of the name but hopefully you know what I mean. hope your having a nice weekend.
    Christine x

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  13. Sue Pinner16 May 2010 at 09:05

    Hi keep trying l'm sure you will master the African Flower soon
    Glad you're enjoying my blog chatter
    Hugs xx

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  14. claire20 May 2010 at 13:49

    The little shrug is a real delight!
    I so agree about evening knitting.It's the best time of day for me to settle down with the soft click of my bamboo needles. ( If I'm not knitting I just fall asleep!)

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  15. clyder20 May 2010 at 22:47

    Hi Twiglet, I think your shrug looks super. Is there any chance you would tell me the make of pattern and number? Megb
    email bsbutler@btinternet.com
    I live about 27 miles from Fiona in Wensleydale, but a real yorkshire lass, born and schooled in York

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Thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas.