Knitting Projects ...

It’s been so long since I’ve blogged. Yes, I’m lazy. It’s so easy simply logging onto Ravelry and spending hours flitting from one group to another, browsing though the new knits people have completed, or started. All the new yarns, sales … what’s happening in almost every part of the knitting world … truly, it’s never ending.

I have to get back to actually knitting some of the projects I’ve saved in my favourites … there are three projects I’ve been working on for months, just not motivated to complete, or in the case of the twins, simply cannot face knitting that second garment.

Just finished a cardigan for the Princess, knitted with Sirdar Luxury Cotton dk in Peony, colour 669. I’ve enhanced the neckline by adding a fine ribbon and silver beads.

Last weekend I was at the Designers & Creators Expo at Turramurra where I purchased Jane Slicer-Smith’s new book Swing, Swagger, Drape, Knit the colors of Australia. I’m knitting the Coco Vee Capelet using cottons I have in my stash. The capelet is worked in wool but I prefer cotton to give drape … almost complete, then it will be back to a project I’ve had sitting for quite some time – Rowan Lacy Top.

I’ve already knitted one, but it was a little small, so knitting another … only the lacy top and capped sleeves to go. The garment is knit in Kidsilk Haze on 3.75mm and surprisingly knits up fairly quickly … provided one is focused and works on one project at a time! ☺

Lost Kitty

Hello, I’m lost.

I don’t know my name. My foster Mum has called me Tabitha, but that’s just for today, as tomorrow I go to the vet to see if I am micro chipped. I hope I am as I’d love to see my family again.

I was found under the patio lounge, cold and crying, but I’m very happy now as my foster Mum has given me lots of cuddles and toys to play with, and, I have my very own room! The food is good too.

There is another cat in the house, it’s big and quite scary, so I stay in my little room and play, sometimes napping and munching on the different foods I’ve been given.

I’d like to stay, but I should really go home …

I’m hoping Little Tabitha is micro chipped, otherwise I’m going to have to leave her at the vet to find a new home for as much as I’d love to keep her, there’s a certain man in the house who simply does not want another cat (boo and hiss).

If there is anyone in the Sydney area who would love a little kitty, she is already house trained, please leave a message and I’ll let everyone know what the situation is once I’ve been to the vet on Saturday.

Update : Kitty is not micro chipped.

Update #2 : We've found a fabulous home for the kitten - a lovely family with three children who are overjoyed with this gorgeous bundle of fluff. I was so sorry to see her go as she has developed so much over this past week, displaying the most gentle of natures and is certainly a cuddle little miss. Just thought you'd like to know.

Today they are 3!

I can hardly believe how quickly time has passed.


The twins turn 3 today.


Happy Birthday my precious grand-babies xx

Rowan Lacy Top - Studio 12

Yarn : Madil Kid Seta (210m x 25g)
(Pattern uses Kid Silk Haze – couldn’t get the colour I wanted)
Purchased at : Wondoflex
Qty used : just under 3 balls
Colour : Country Blue #486
Size : 10

Super easy pattern. The only modification was to knit the body of the Top in one to the underarm (no seams).

Buttons are from stash, but have the Rowan buttons on order.

Gift for friend!

Summer Time ...

We’ve been away for a few days … at the beach.

Sun, sand, kids, relaxing … we all had a great time!

School starts tomorrow …

Precious Petals ...

Amidst the sorry there is sometimes joy ...


The Princess treats grandad and grandma to a concert.

Happy New Year!

Happiness and good health to all!