I wanted to consolidate all my knitted creations in one place, so here seems a good place. I started knitting when I was pregnant with my daughter in 2006. Eventually she got her first cardie in 2007 and a matching hat soon after. My Mum taught me the basics and YouTube taught me the rest. A few girls from our coffee group started meeting to knit and embroider fortnightly when our babies were a bit older and we decided to start up a knitting group for my local region. One of the girls knew a lady at the local and best yarn store so it was easy to get quite a bunch of women together to knit. The group has grown a lot now and meets weekly.
If you're a knitter or crocheter and haven't seen
Ravelry you need to drop everything and sign up. Tons of free patterns and groups to join up with for help. I have learnt a lot here and from the more experienced knitters in my knitting group. With each project I have managed to extend my skill set a little more. I knit for my family and friends and through word of mouth have been knitting sometimes for friends of friends. I like kids stuff because it's quick! All about the instant gratification! I will one day embark upon a project for myself (more than just hats and mittens)!
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2006 My first ever project. From Peter Gregory Garter Stitch Classics leaflet. 8 ply. |
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2008 An aviator beanie to match. Patons pattern. |
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2009 Skull Cap by Evelyn Skae. 8 ply. My first attempt at fair isle. |
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2009 My take on a Pumpkin Beanie by Heather Granger.8 ply. First attempt at Intarsia knitting. |
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2009 10 ply semi felted
Robin's Egg Blue Hat by Rachel Iufer
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2009 an 8ply K574 Jacket from Naturally Yarns |
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2009 a matching hat from Lucinda Guy pattern. |
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Another flower toggle hat |
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Made for an auction - 2009 |
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Another Robin's Egg Blue Hat for my mother in law. 2009 |
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2009 a wavy lace cardigan from a Sirdar pattern. |
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2009 a wavy lace hat from Sirdar pattern for a friend of a friend's child. |
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2010 a Lina Beanie (Joko Knits) for hubby in Possum Merino 8ply. My first attempt at cables. |
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2010 A Milo vest for a friends baby. 8ply NZ yarn from Creative Fibres. |
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2010 Another Milo Vest, this time with Owl cables for my daughter. Creative Fibres hand dyed NZ yarn. |
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2010 an 8ply set for a friends grandchild. Louisa Harding patterns. |
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2010 a matching set for my daughter. The cardigan is a Sarah Hoadley pattern. The hat is a modified (by me) toddler edition of the Banana Republic Knockoff hat. |
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2010 a Xmas pressie for my wee girl. Pattern by Amy Bahrt. |
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Another Lucinda Guy treat in 2010. 8ply |
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2011 a dress and hat for my friends baby. Bluebell ja Rose -kesäpipot Hat pattern by Pia and
Rainbow Dress pattern by Georgie Hallam
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Accidental Girly Mitts 2011 |
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2011 a hat for niece with homespun 10 ply yarn from a neighbour |
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A hat for a friends baby boy 2011. |
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Some ballet slippers for my little ballerina in 2011. |
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A Leaf Top Berry Hat for a friends child. 2011. Pattern by by Michele Sabatier |
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2011 a slouchy skater beanie.
Rikke Hat pattern by Sarah Young.
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Whimsical Mitts for me. 2011. Love these and could have sold them 100 times over! Made in 4ply merino. Pattern by Ysolda Teague.
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2011 A cotton Spring Beret for me. 10ply. Pattern by Natalie Larso. |
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An anniversary pressie for my hubby in 2011. |
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2011 a navy blue slouchy beanie for my brother in law, 10ply. Pattern by Ysolda Teague |
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2011 A slouchy beanie for a preschooler in 14ply. |
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A Xmas pressie for my cousins son. 2011. Pattern by Adrian Bizilia |
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Star Crossed Slouchy Beret 2011 by Natalie Larson. 12 ply semi felted. My favourite hat! |
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A special cardie for my gorgeous daughter. 2011. Olearia pattern by Georgie Hallam. |
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Owly mitts for my daughter. Pattern designed by my friend Kylie Bates - modified wrists (by me) for girls. |
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Flower Scarf made in bamboo yarn, sport weight (5ply). Pattern by Robyn Diliberto
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2012 - Strawberry Booties for my friend's new little addition. |
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Converse booties - 2012 |
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Tooth Fairy Pillow - 2012 |
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My 1st jumper knitted for ME! Easy pattern. Nati by Lucy Hulet. |
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Regina hat available pattern by Carina Spencer - Dec 2012 |
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Emma Tunic - 2012 - Pattern by Jennifer Alexander
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Embellishment pattern from Watermellish |
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Ripley slouch beanie with lace. 2012. Pattern by Ysolda Teague
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Pumpkin beanie - 2013- pattern available for free HERE |
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Semi felted version of Cleckheaton pattern (Hat With Earflaps). 2013 |
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Flora Hat - 2013 - Free pattern linked HERE |
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Free daffodil pattern from HERE - 2013 |
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Lacy Scarf with Scalloped Purl Trim - 2013 - from Cleckheaton #956, Handknits to Wrap and Adorn |
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Milo Vest with crochet butterfly embellishment. 2014 |
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Milo Vest [with Tree Cable (Top Down) available on Ravelry for free]. 2014 |
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Camilla Babe sweater with hand dyed and spun yarn. 2014 |
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Wellington Mitts
by Rebecca Blair, for my cousin. 2014 |
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Saartje's Bootees for a friend's daughter. 2014
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Pumpkin Set for a friend's new baby, 2014. Booties are the above pattern, adapted. |
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Bluebell Set for a friend. 2017. |
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Rainbow Dress pattern and Bluebell Hat. 2014 |
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The Emma Tunic (Teeny Sizes) pattern and matching hat. 2014 |
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Das Monster longies. 2014 |
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Baby Booty Boots by Mon Petit Violon pattern. 2014 |
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Leaf Baby Booties by Julia Noskova pattern, 2014 |
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Squashed Rat Bookmarks!! Pattern by Amalia Samios 2014 |
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Victorian Rose Scarf for my mother in law. 2015 |
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A wee headband. 2015 |
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Milo Mitts pattern by Sheryl Greenfield2015 |
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Sweetheart Set: Booties
by Patons pattern. Cardie made from a vintage pattern. 2015 |
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Ruffly Flower:
Needle: Any size depending on your yarn weight or desired size. Mine
are on 3.5mm needles with DK yarn. Mine are about 5cm across.
Cast on (I used long tail method) 40sts.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl (you can use a different colour yarn from here onwards, if you want a contrast).
Row
3: #Knit 8, pass the 7 sts on the needle over the 8th st you last knit
(just like a cast off). Repeat from # to the end (you should have 5 sts
left on the needle).
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail long enough to draw through the
remaining sts to make it as tight as you want the flower to be and
fasten it.
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Mr. Fox Stole My Heart pattern. Scarf for my cousin 2015 |
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Minion hat. 2015 |
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Peace Street Hat for my niece 2016 |
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Hat for my nephew. Pattern: Chemo Earflap Hat by Gabriella Henry. 2016 |
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Fox hat, pattern by by Ekaterina Blanchard. 2016
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A Drops Design pattern baby mittens 2016 |
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Dolphin Bay Baby Eyelet Top for my girl. 2016. In bamboo. |
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Minecraft hat 2016 |
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A Debbie Bliss pattern. 2017 |
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Ava Tunic pattern 2017 |
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True Friend Sweater 2018 |
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An i-cord necklace |
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Joyce
by Woolly Wormhead for my daughter 2018 |
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Easter 2019
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