My Creative Space...

hooking again.

As part of a huge Guerrilla Knitting Bomb to descend on Brisbane soon. 

For more information on it go here.
We are also on the search for people to help set up.  You do not need to be able to knit to be part of it!
And to join in the fun head once again to Kootoyoo

Spoilt two days in a row

Not many Mum's are lucky enough to be spoilt two days in a row (or double on the same day as last year)  A busy family weekend and the baptism of a friends little girl was our Sunday - I did not mind - we do not go over board with Mother's Day and instead I enjoyed spending time with my little family at our friends for lunch.

This morning I was greeted by two little ones singing Happy Birthday and with presents under there arms.  So cute - Tim is away for the remainder of the week - so although it was an early wake up call on ones Birthday it was much appreciated. The rest of the day was filled with the normality that is our Monday morning (playgroup and lunch at the park) Finished off with chocolate mud cakes (thanks Betty) because a little girl kept telling me that "You have to have cake on your birthday Mum"

For those that have been following my blog for a few years will know that May is my month - I attempt to sew, knit or craft in general for me in the month of May - so watch this space.

Finally happy  Mothers Day (belated) to all those in blogland and to my own mother, mother-in-law and the three Great Grannies.

Getting Hooked!

In my creative space so far this week I have been hooking - I taught myself a few nights ago and I can not stop. 
It all started with this one.  Karen sent me a photo and asked it I could knit one for her - humm only problem was it was not knitted but instead crocheted.  That involved a hook.  And the hook and I did not have a love for each other - I know how to crochet - but following a pattern is a different story.  Anyway -I got my fingers and head together and just started to make a circle and went from there.

Then, there was the talk of a swap with The Handmaiden and more crochet beanie pictures were shown - sure, I can do that.  So I set to work to see if I could work it out.

And then

and finally a boy one because they always miss out on all the fun.

So what do you think?  I am thinking of making up a few and listing them on the Crafty Mama Congo stall that I should be opening very soon - would you buy them? I would just hate to see them sit there and not be worn to warm a head.  I will also have to find a head model for me.  So, the beanies are nice and fresh and new for there new owners (although all beanies were blocked after the photo's were taken - some people might get a little funny about my two munchkins trying on there hat) So if you know of where I can get a fake head I would love to know.

Be sure to pop over to Kootoyoo and to all those at Stitches an Craft in Melbourne this weekend, have fun.

Two Pointy Sitcks

Have been busy around here - I worked out that I have knitted 630grams for April.  Mad really.

There will be warm heads all over the World.

These two are on there way to Canberra via Jennie for the http://www.calvary-act.com.au/foundation-volunteers.html Cancer Shop.

This one was a request from my brother "Sis, can you knit me a beanie to take over to Germany"  About three days before he flew out.  What are sisters for.

And this one is in the post to Karen

Eden's Adam

The cluckiness is continuing with more little knits this week.

Fresh off the needles is an Eden's Adam.  Yet another pattern from the talented Georgie (you may know her as Tikki)

A little singlet worked seamlessly and top-down. This one is was knitted up in some Debbie Bliss Ecobaby (5ply) and is so soft and perfect for a newborns soft skin. This will be off to the new babe in the next few days (as soon as I have knitted a pair of booties with some left over yarn.

Knit One, Cluck One

Have you ever knitted or crafted something and the whole entire time thought that you were a hen about to lay an egg?  Please tell me that I am not alone.

The April KAL for Tangled Yarns was the new and ever so cute pattern from Amanda Keeys (She has released a book with over 30 of the cutest beanies in it for little ones: Baby Beanies - Happy Hats for Little Heads) Sugar or Spice is her new pattern, a bonnet knitted flat and then joined in the round.

I could not help but pop into Tangled Yarns and grab the kit to knit one up for my niece. 

Then with a few days left in April and the knowledge that we have a dear friend about to have her third little miss any day now I popped back in and grabbed a second ball.  This one is new born size and oh my what more can I say (yes, there was clucking!)

Looking forward to getting these in the post and fingers crossed I get a photo or two sent back to me.

Best make a move.  Pubic Holiday here today and the working Mr is working:( 

I have heaps more to share, April was a mad knitting month and there is so much that I am yet to share.

My Creative Space...

There have been pointy sticks clicking away this week.

A finished Cardi for Amelia and another test knit.  I am getting a little addicted to test knits.  So much fun to knit something before others get their sticks and yarn to it.

I give you Elliot. A free pattern (you will need to have Ravelry access to download it) and comes in sizes newborn through to 4 years.

I love how it looks great with a little dress or a skirt.

Or dressed down with a tshrit and jeans.  I can see Amelia getting lots of use out of this in the coming months. 

I did the sleeves a little differently to the pattern and love how they turned out - for mods pop over to my Rav project page for more details.

The yarn is Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted purchased from Tanged Yarns.  I now know what all the hype is over this yarn, this stuff walks out the door upon arrival.  It is so devine, I could sleep on a box of it.

For more creative people and there spaces be sure to pop over here. While your there why not join in on the fun - it is growing in strength by the week.