Aestlight Shawl

Pattern: Aestlight Shawl

Yarn: Yarn Workshop Ultimo
Needles: 4mm

This one has been sitting around for a little while waiting to be blocked, I don't enjoy blocking shawls. I really like this yarn it's a silk/bamboo/wool mix. I originally dyed this a lighter brown and I'm glad I had another go at it, the darker brown is much better.


I'm no good at photographing shawls but anyway you get the idea!

New Summer Hats

I made some new summer hats for the kids using my normal go to hat pattern. They chose their own fabrics (well Jessica chose both for the girls), I really love the apple one. I like the wide brim on the pattern, it keeps the sun off the back of their necks.

I also made an oilcloth knitting bag a while ago for my Crafty Mama friend Carolyn.


I have to say it's not the easiest stuff to sew with but masking tape on my machine foot definitely helped.

Jenny Tunic and Licorice Leggings

"Jenny" Tunic from Farbenmix and "Licorice" cropped leggings from Ottobre 4/2009. This is my second Jenny tunic for Jessica, I really love the pattern and can see myself making a lot of these for both girls in the future. I also totally adore the legging pattern, they are super quick to whip up and I have plans to make a pile of these for summer.


Unfortunately these were the best pic I could get of Jess wearing them, never mind the stripey socks!

"Jungle" T-shirt

Firstly, a month is a long time to be without the internet! I thought I'd get that out of the way first because I know I haven't posted for ages. We moved into our new house last month and while everything went well it's ridiculous to think it can take 3 weeks to get a phone connection and another extra week for the internet. Anyway, whinge done! I've been sewing and knitting without the internet distraction.


"Jungle" T-shirt from Ottobre 3/2009 for Samuel using Stella and Campan Knit from Crafty Mamas.


I cut this out a long time ago but was nervous about the embroidery, I really enjoyed doing it though.

Samuel approves too, I love it that kids don't see the sometimes dodgy stitching.