splat

Most of my knits are sweet and sugary and some people might even describe them as twee. For a bit of a change I knitted this fun project which I found on etsy - squashed rat bookmark, by Kookla Creations. I thought it would appeal to my son who isnt really into cupcakes!!!!

Bye, Ali

roses

Along the dual carriageway close to our house there are the usual formally planted flowerbeds - but this time of year the hedge along it is covered in the most beautiful pink roses. So couldnt resist the temptation to cut a few to bring home.

.......and then of course there is the knitted variety - this pattern is a freebie on my blog. You could knit a few and attach stems to make a bouquet, or in this case attach a brooch back.

wet weekend

All plans of a picnic were shelved when it turned out a wee bit damp on Sunday. So we headed down to Mauds Cafe in Newcastle for a piece of chocolate cake and a coffee.

Across the road from Mauds, along the Main Street there is a new bead shop which has opened. There is an exciting array of beads....so many lovely ones I couldnt decide. So if you find yourself in Newcastle have a look in Sugar Island.

Bye, Ali

mmmmmmmh donuts

I had all these wonderful plans of what I was going to do when the C&G course finished. I even made a list ....curtain making, decorating the hall, cleaning etc etc and here I am knitting away. I have a few patterns which I've scribbled down on scrap paper and would like to type up. I'm onto my latest one....donuts

I feel a sugar binge coming on, Ali

snowman cosy pattern

I have completed my Snowman tea cosy pattern and it is for sell in both my etsy shop and my folksy shop. Here he is....

I thought his hat could be knitted to match your tea set. Or in football team colours or even school colours.

Id just like to say a big thank you to Eddy G, Olive 2 and Scarlettdahling from Ravelry for test knitting the pattern. Many thanks for giving up your time and lending me your skill and expertise.

Bye, Ali

holiday reading

Most people bring a good novel on holiday, but for me I always bring a ball of wool and some knitting needles. Im doing a job lot of knitted roses. We found a wee quiet spot just outside Portrush for a picnic and some knitting.

In the evening after a walk along the beach at White Rocks I stopped to take a few photos as the sun went down.

Bye for now, Ali