Another fluffy sweater

Pattern: Blushing Beauty by Drops designs, free (Ravelry link here)

Yarn: Sirdar Blur, col 0713, 5 balls, held double

Ravelry notes here

I thought I'd get rid of this stash yarn by making another one of those (I gifted the last one to my sister). In my head, it was going to be a fluffy cloud and I'd look hip like an Insta-girl! (yep... slap forehead!)

Turns out I felt more like a giant marshmallow... Thank goodness my friend looked much better in it than me and she took it home. pfew! Now... I still have 6 balls of the teal colour, I'm wondering if I could do 2 shorter versions and finally get rid of that yarn... mmm...

Denim Pinafore

Pattern link: Sew Now magazine templates, free

fabric: denim from Fabric Godmother, cotton from Sew Over It, anitistatic lining for the skirt

I started off with the Sew Now templates and made a muslin. There are no instructions, sizes or anything else on the templates. I modified the pattern to fit my body. 

The dress is fully lined: cotton for the top/straps and antistatic lining for the skirt. Next time I'll cut the lining on the fold at centre back and centre front. The front and back topstitching are keeping the lining attached to the denim and the hem encloses the lining as well.

I used sand paper and a hammer around the edges/seams to weather/age the denim. It's very fun to do! (just remember to do it before top stitching)

The only issue was using denim buttons - the shank is to high and the straps were moving all over the place so in the end I hand stitched the strap to the bib. Now I know what length the straps need to be I can just stitch them in) 

Verdict: I've actually worn it a few times! I wasn't sure it was going to be flattering on me or if I'd feel comfortable or trying too hard to be cool... Anyway, I might just make another one...  ;o)

Caradon Hill Jumper

Pattern: Caradon Hill Jumper by Blacker Yarns (Ravelry link here)
Yarn: Willow and Lark Ramble, col 118 sea green, 9 balls

I made changes to the pattern to work it top down. (Ravelry notes here)

Autumn Shawl

Pattern: modified Winterwork Shawl by Melissa Burke 

Yarn: Cascade Yarn 220 worsted col 2453 pumpkin spice (800m)

Ravelry notes here

I reworked the shawl top-down and changed its shape to be more like a semi-circle. I love the texture of the stitches and the proportions of the shawl are spot on (both are qualities of the original pattern).

In reality I use it more to wrap around me on the sofa than as a proper shawl but I really don't mind: I use it everyday and I love it!

Summer Shawl

Pattern: Bryce Canyon Shawl by verybusymonkey

Yarn: Fyberspates Gleem lace (knitted double), col 718 plum imps

Ravelry notes here

Sleveless Shirt

Working on a shirt pattern...

   

                    

Spring Sweatshirt

Using the same pattern as the Little Fox Sweatshirt (slightly changed the neckline).

I'm adding a strip of biding at the back neckline to make it look neat. I'm recycling the boys old pjs for this (I'm keeping the back of the tops). I'm still working out an easy way to do it but I'll get there! :p