Knitting - Left and Right Twists

Here is a great video from Rox who is a featured writer on Ravelry about how to make Left Twists (LT) and Right Twists (RT) when knitting. I figured this one out ages ago using books but I wish I had this video as the technique used here is way more efficient.

Garter Stitch Baby Cardigan

Another improvised baby cardigan using garter stitch.

I like the contrast of the light green and creamy white with the red buttons, reminds me of apples for some reason.

I like to crochet the finishing touches and did so here with the borders where the buttons are.


I used Cleckheaton Baby Cocoon 4 ply in green and creamy white. It is 70% merino wool and 30% nylon and is incredibly soft.

Blue Baby Cardigan

My first finished baby cardigan for my son due in May.



I used 100% baby wool by Heirloom and followed dimensions taught to me by my aunt who is an awesome knitter especially of gorgeous baby things.

This is a very quick knit. Finished it in my spare time within two days. The size is for a newborn baby which is great as in Australia May is when it starts to get cooler.

Knitting Awesomeness

This video is a great project by a woman named Rachel John who demonstrates literally how knitting is not just a craft but a beautiful art form.

New Blanket For Iggy

I am currently knitting a blanket for my two year old soon using a great multi colour mohair I picked up at Lincraft in Alexandria, they had an entire batch of amazing European yarns that they were trying to get rid off for $5 for a 100gm ball, not bad at all. The mohair was quite nice quality and colours. The angora they had available was a little rough for me and despite the low cost I desisted buying it. I did walk out with the beautiful multi color mohair and some standard superwash 100% wool in green and blue.

I am making a sample blanket as I am excited to try many of the patterns from my Treasury of Knitting Pattern books by Barbara G.Walker. So far I have used the Cocoon stitch and the Embossed leaf pattern, they are turning out quite nice.

Today I went to Penrith to visit The Wool Inn. What a great store! The staff are super friendly and very helpful. The resources available are amazing, so many different colours and textures. I opted for a hand dyed blue pure New Zealand wool. Hopefully it will compliment the other colours in the blanket.

In the end all that matters is that this little boy likes it!

Amazon Books Came!

A whole heap of knitting books I ordered on Amazon finally came in yesterday, It took a month to come in but I am so psyched. i am slowly going through them now, I got one about working with different colours and two from the Treasury of Knitting series. I can't wait to do something with them!

Felting Madness

I have been felting recycled jumpers like a mad person. My hobby has gone from recycling sweaters for yarn to felting whatever I can get my hands on. I now have this awesome stack of beautiful felted pieces and I am trying to figure out what to do with them.

I am really a knitter and crocheter. I have never really tried my hand at sewing but I am starting to feel more and more inclined to do so as I am wanting to see some projects that progress faster. Also my house is starting to be overrun my knitted pieces quite fast and I just want to create something new! with my felted sweaters!!

So I had an idea about making this Mini Bowling Bag designed by Qazicat on craftster:


And a felted version here, by Lori from Yes I Made That:


The tutorial for this is found here: Mini Bowling Bag Tutorial

I will add this to the list of potential projects to get around to when I have the basics of sewing down and when I get the time! and no, I don't do bowling but the bag is just so awesome!