My Creative Space

2 little fairy friends.

These where such a fun little knit. They really are quite tiny, standing only 2 inches tall. Both these little fairies will be finding their way into my girls stockings this christmas.

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I have lots of projects on the go at the moment, probably too many. I think I am the kind of person who prefers to finish one or two projects at a time. But none the less, I am enjoying all the creativity. 

I bought a little bracelet kit, I was hoping Holly would be able to make it. But, it is a little too complicated for a three year old so I have been making it for her. Surprise, surprise, she picked the colours pink and red- such a little girl! 

Finishing off a gift for a new baby. I love the cute little tail on this elephant. 

A couple of merino tops for my girls. I had intended on them being dresses but they really are too short. I am still undecided as to if I should cut them shorter into tops or add a contrast band onto the bottom and make them dresses. 

And as always, I have a project on the needles. 

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It is getting very chilly here now as winter truly kicks into gear. So I have knitted the little one, this wool jersey to help keep her snug. It is a quick little knit with a cute tab neckline, made using this touch yarns pattern. I made a slight modification to the pattern adding extra length to the selves as I wanted them to have fold over cuffs. Really happy with the results, thinking she needs a red hat to go with her new red jersey now.

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I started this spring butterfly a wee while ago for Holly, and I am pleased to say I finally finished it for her today. It is a unique design and perfect for a little girl, so sweet and feminine. Holly is over the moon to see it finished, she wanted to put it on straight away. Makes it so rewarding to make things when they are so well received!

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I finished off this little cardigan last week for Isla. It is made from the Elizabeth Zimmerman baby surprise jacket pattern. Unfortunately, it is too small for her. The pattern said for a 1 year old but Isla is too big for it at 1.5 years. So, if you know any little girls who would like this, I think it would be ideal for about a 9 month old. It is made from wool, so warm and snuggly for the cold winter months.

If your interested, just send me an email. I am going to be selling it for $25NZD +postage.

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Little flower headband

Hair tie

doll blanket

Little girl's handbag

The earthquake has had one positive- I finally learn't to crochet!

My Creative Disaster, Formally known As My Creative Space

It is not very often my crafting goes bad, which is a good thing. Because, if it happened to often, I think I would be put off for life!

Last week I started knitting a little toy for a friend. Lots of fiddley little bits. As the knitting was nearly finished I thought to myself 'gosh, this would look really cool felted'. I should have stopped that line of thought then and there- hindsight is a wonderful thing. So I set too and began felting but alas it appears the wool I used was not very colourfast and quickly mottled in the hot water. Ever the optimist, I thought 'oh well I will just dye it back'. Well that did not work, as it is still very blotchy, just a much darker shade of blotchy. And, to top it all off, I now have smurf blue fingers for my efforts.

Lesson learnt.

A New Cardigan

This week I have been knitting a new cardigan for myself, using this pattern and knit from cleckheaton country wool. I was a tad lazy, rather than working out the maths on increasing the chest measurement from a 31 to a 36 inch bust, I have instead chosen to use double 8ply on a larger needle. This has increased my stitch count by about 1/8th, so I am hoping it will work out ok fit wise.

I am just loving how it is coming along and can't wait to get it finished. Sadly though, I cut the end of my finger and it is hurting too much when I knit tonight, so may have to leave it a day or two, which is so frustrating when I am on the home straight!

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This morning my new nickel plated knitpicks needles arrived! I am so excited to try them out, having only used the wooden tips before. I have heard they make for much faster knitting than the wood.

I am taking part in Tikki's mystery knit-a-long and have been holding off on starting until my new tips arrived, can't wait to cast on tonight!

More creative spaces here.

This Little Piggy Went To Market

 I am having a lot of fun at the moment making knitted miniature toys for the little one's to play with. There is something so incredibly rewarding about making toys for your own children, watching them enjoying the product of your handiwork. 

How cute is this little piggy? He was made using this pattern. To give you an idea of just how tiny he really is, here he is sitting beside a spool of thread-

Next on my list is some teeny tiny chickens... I'm on a roll!

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There has been a little fairy move in at our place. She is not very big, tiny in fact, only standing about 7cm tall. Holly found her this morning, hiding beside some flowers on her nature table. Needless to say she was very surprised but also very happy that this little miss has taken up residence at our house. 

It makes sitting up late last night to knit this wee fairy so worthwhile when I get to see the joy play out on my little girls face in the morning. 

The magic of childhood, it is truly wonderful. 

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This week I am knitting a dress for the little one, using that 70s dress pattern. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out,  I love knitted dresses on little girls.

More creativity here.

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This week in My Creative Space, I am knitting a tiny cardigan to go on the doll I am planning to make as part of the Waldorf doll sew along. I ended up buying a harmony knitpick circular to knit this on and I can see why people rave about them, they are very nice to knit on! Please excuse the shoddy photo but I don't currently have my computer as it has been ummm.... ruined. All I can say is 2 years olds, computers and a cup of coffee is never a good combination! Thank goodness for insurance.

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In my creative space today is knitting.... lots and lots of knitting. I have too many projects on the go at the moment, so I am spending today trying to finish some of them off. Must say there is something very enjoyable about knitting during winter, it just kinda feels...right.

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In my creative space today is another pair of wrist warmers, this time for me! They are made using this ravelry pattern and are knitted in moda vera mouse. I think the button is a lovely finishing touch, don't you?

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In my creative space today are the wrist warmers, I started ages ago but finally finished this morning! They were one of those projects I started, then lost my mojo on. But, it is a good friends birthday this week and I decided these would make the perfect gift for her. So, I did a big knitting night last night and cast off the second one this morning. I am so pleased with how they turned out, the 7 deadly ribs really is a lovely looking pattern, don't you think? Oh and incase you are wondering, I gave them to my friend this afternoon and she loved them. 

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 In  My creative space today is a pair of seven deadly ribs wrist warmers I am currently knitting from Patons jet wool. I just think wrist warmers are an awesome idea, they help you feel warm whilst keeping your hands free to do what you need to, especially important with a toddler and a baby in tow!

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My creative space today is really my Mum's creative space. She knitted these lovely longies for Holly, although she said the increases and short rows drove her nuts so she won't knit another pair! They are knitted in a lovely hand dyed wool from creative outlet. Holly is loving them and they will help keep her toasty warm this winter. Thanks Mum.

Bloom

I have finally finished knitting up the bloom dress by Tikki for Holly and it looks great (if I do say so myself!).  Holly loves it too. She saw it hanging over the back of the chair the morning after I had finished it and instantly had to put it on!

I also learnt an important lesson knitting this- *do not attempt lace knitting with small children present*. I ended up having to undo and redo several sections of this dress before I learnt above mentioned lesson and left knitting it until after the kids were asleep. 

Wooly mail

I think I have coined a new phrase here. I was trying to think of a good term to refer to receiving yarn in the mail. When you receive a cloth nappy it s often referred to as 'fluffy mail', so I have decided that receiving wool in the mail should from here forth be referred to as 'wooly mail'.

Anyway, I received this lovely little parcel in the mail from creative outlet. These yarns are all from their hand dyed wools and the colours are amazing. Now I just have to decided what to knit with them..... mmmm decisions.