Goth Fairy!

Here's something a bit different for me...a knitted Goth Fairy!


She started out as a pattern for a cutesy tooth fairy in 'Simply Knitting' magazine, but I decided to personalise her and make her a bit goth! My knitting buddy Rita was knitting one of these at the same time as me, so we were often ringing each other to check progress- though she could probably have made half a dozen of them in the time it took me to make this one!

I think it turned out really well for a first go though, and everyone seems to like her!


Ellie
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Saucy Knits!

Here's my latest finished item then, as shown previously in my 'progress' entry below. It's the 'Zelda' design from the 'Naughty Needles' book.




Making this didn't go smoothly- there were a couple of mistakes along the way and then when it was finished, I found that it doesn't fit me properly, arrgghh! So I couldn't have it photographed on me, as it was positively indecent- things kind of, erm, 'showed' at the top shall we say! A lady has her limits! Ah well, I'll probably unravel it now and try something else.

I've also been tatting away too, but I won't show you any progress there just yet, as it would spoil the finished effect.

We've recently got a nice garden swing seat too, so when the weather improves- or stays improved for more than five minutes at least- I'll be able to rock out in the sunshine and relax with a few rows.

Happy Crafting!

Progress!

Here as promised is a progress piccie of my latest on-the-needles project. Can you tell what it is yet? No? Ah well, maybe you'll get it next time when I post some more progress!

I've decided to make more progress with my knitting this year- I'm going to try colour work, and lace knitting. I've already done circular and cables)

One project I'd like to do is a sweater, though it will have to be for me as my no one I know will wear knitwear!

I've given up on trying to knit socks for now- I just can't get past 'turning the heel', it boggles the brain! Plus, I don't find much specific sock yarn where I live.

My tatting is currently going well- I'm currently making butterflies, and lots of them,and I attend the meet ups of the local tatting group as often as I can which is nice.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Ellie
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Sorry!

I know, I know, I've been a bad blogger! So sorry for the long gap- what can I say, a lot of life got in the way at the start of the year- I'm sure you know how it is sometimes. Only now are things starting to settle down a little again.

So, what have I been doing craft-wise in all this time? A quick run down-

I knitted a gaiter for a friend's birthday- I enjoyed doing this, as it was my first successful circular project. I think it turned out well, and I hope it keeps my friend's neck warm!


Then I've made a scarf for a friend in Canada- the yarn made me think of blossoming flowers, which was nice.


Plus, I've made a nice little shrug for myself- it's lovely and soft, and is made from Knit Picks yarn that was sent to me last year by my friend Kaydee.















Lastly, here is a little Snow White dress I custom-made for the beautiful little two year old daughter of some great friends-

I got some yarn this week for a new knitting project, which I have now got on the needles. I promise that I'll post some pictures soon, when there's a bit more to show.

Happy Crafting!