Exciting things have been happening behind the scenes at Violet May Handmade!
We are now on Youtube and our first podcast is live. We will be sharing
our finished objects, wips and plans for the upcoming months. Producing a podcast was way outside of our comfort zone. Quite a lot of laughter was involved in the recording of the podcast and a great deal of editing was involved. Thank you Miss C.
Finished Objects: Crochet
Miss C completed the Cable Car Cowl by Nancy Said, using Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpine 8 ply (limited edition) Pink Heath and Scheepjes Wanderlust, Chicago. It is a gorgeous pattern that makes a very interesting stitch pattern and she is working on the matching gloves.
I made the Festive Cowl using Lincraft Cosy Wool in the colours, Spearmint, Musk Pink, Natural Marle and Grey marle. I absolutely love the finished cowl.
What's On Our Hooks:
I am working on the Gelato Gloves by Nancy Said using a gorgeous yarn from Biggan DesignYarn Royal Purple 8 ply. Just love the colour, can't wait to finish them!
I have been working on the Cloud Nine Cardigan by Iron Lamb using Drops Nepal in Fog & Forget-me not. This is a birthday present for my Mum and I am on the home run with only the sleeves to go.
I absolutely love hats and have started on the Gypsy Slouch from the It Girl Crochet book. I am using Fuchsia and Raven in Cascade Aegean Tweed, which is a sport weight yarn.
Miss C has begun crocheting the Single Skein Necklet
by Nancy Said in Cascade Heritage Waves colour, Nightshade. A lovely
light weight scarf that will be perfect for layering up in winter.
This is Miss C's second Golden Rod Sweater by Eleven Handmade using Patons Dreamtime Merino 4 ply, Gold Amber. It is going to be a lovely jumper to wear on those cold winter days.
Miss C is knitting the Shawl Collar Cardigan from the Patons #1224 Classic Elegance Book using the Cascade Aegean Tweed in the colourway Storm. It is a gorgeous texture pattern and will be a very versatile piece in her wardrobe.
Caitlin
has made two beautiful dresses using New Look pattern N6650. The first
one was made using two 1m pink rayon elastane jersey remnants from
Spotlight. The length of the dress was determined by the amount of
fabric she had.
The second is a longer version with a side split in a Navy floral jersey from East Coast Fabrics.
Plans:
We are both going to make the Sea Maiden Shawl by Nancy Said using Lion Brand Summer Nights Stargazing & Wildflowers. We got this gorgeous lace weight yarn on clearance and it so pretty with the metallic thread running through it.
When I have completed the Gelato Gloves, I will begin work on a new pattern, the Star Stitch Fingerless Gloves by Nancy Said using Spotlight Pure Wool Entwine 8 ply in a bright fun magenta.
Miss C will be working on an Elements Hat by
Nancy Said using a chestnut pure wool 8 ply, which will go with a
matching pair of Elements Gloves that she just needs to sew in the ends
on.
For our upcoming dressmaking I will be making a dress and track pants and Miss C will be making a mini skirt from The Capsule Wardrobe Book and Juno pyjama bottoms by Tilly and The Buttons.
Stay tuned for the next podcast to see our progress, and hopefully a few finished garments too!
Until next time,
Samantha & Miss C
