sunrisesister

FO: Birthday Shawl

sunrisesister — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:15:41 +0000

Hopefully, this has reached it’s recipient by now (weather permitting) so I can post a pic or two

This yarn is a delightful surprise. Ella Rae Merino Lace will be a repeat purchase! More a light fingering weight, but great for shawls and lace projects. And the colour!

SD12 February: Stained Glass

sunrisesister — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:13:46 +0000

This was a score from the amazing stall of Kathy’s Fibres at Bendi last year. My aim was to spin a loftier, softer, heavier weighted yarn, something a little out of my comfort zone. And it worked!

Dyepot: Hine

sunrisesister — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:45 +0000

This was a bit of a gamble, but I think it paid off.

One white, plain, but fluffy hand knit.

One pot of steaming vinegary dye infused water..

The first dunk was a little boring. So I grabbed another colour, added a splonk* and re-dipped. The result? Something like a tequila sunrise. Well, almost. I wanted the pink to take more, but it wasn’t to be.

Some cute buttons to match..

and you have a gorgeous item, ready for Autumn

FO: Hine

sunrisesister — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:12:57 +0000

This is a beautiful knit

Step one, take some smooshy wool/angora blend from the BWM back room.

Step two: find a gorgeous, girly, easy pattern like Hine from Kelly Brooker (this was gifted to me at xmas by Deb – thanks Deb!)

Step three, smoosh, admire. But there is more. This will be dip-dyed, blocked, and buttoned. A perfect top to go over a long sleeve cotton tee in the cooler months!

Sticks: 4mm addi click.

Yarn: BWM Cameo 8ply

Mods: Knitted size 4, but lace panel to size 5.

More pics to follow when it’s looking a little more colourful!

FO: Hoot

sunrisesister — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:02:09 +0000

This is something I have wanted to make for a while.. A much-loved character by my now 2-year old.

A very quick crochet project! He is adored and loved!