Violet May Handmade Podcast Episode 3

It has been a busy few weeks with lots of crocheting, knitting and sewing. We have finished a few projects and made lots of progress on others. Even though we are still having some quite hot weather, the subtle changes of season are in the air and the nights are drawing in. Looking forward to when we can crochet and knit by the fire.

 Finished Projects:

Miss C has completed her  Elements Hat  by Nancy Said using a chestnut coloured, pure wool 8 ply. The pattern has a lovely texture and the addition of a white faux fur pom pom, has lifted it to the next level. We used a 6" plate to trace around on the fur and then sewed a gathering stitch around the edge, pulled it in a filled it with stuffing. A very simple project that has such impact.

I have finally finished the Cloud Nine Cardigan by Iron Lamb using  Drops Nepal in Fog & Forget-me not. I am really pleased with the finished cardigan and I am sure my Mum will love it.

Miss C has also finished the Gooseberry fool by Lisa Cook from the Delicious Crochet Shawls book. A quick project to crochet using an Aran weight yarn.

What's On Our Hooks:  

I had a small amount of yarn left from my Single Skein Necklet and we decided to make a start on the Crochet Memories Blanket pattern by Hannah Siegmund. This is the perfect project for small scraps or mini skeins. You only need about 7 grams for one square. 

 

The Recovery Shawl by Helda Panagary (Inside Crochet Magazine Issue 152)  is a very simple, enjoyable make. We work a little on it each evening and it is amazing how large it is getting. They are both looking gorgeous.

Miss C has started on her next crochet project, the  Amazing Grace Angel Wing Shawl by Beatrice Ryan Designs, which is a free pattern. The yarn she is using is producing a beautiful pastel effect. 

 

I have started my Bobbly Beauty Scarf by Marianne Rawlins, from Simply Crochet Magazine 124, using Calypso in the colour Pressed Lavendar, a gorgeous 8 ply slub yarn from Bendigo Woolen Mills. This is a lovely project to work on with my favourite bobbles. You can never have to many bobbles!

Work has begun on my Star Stitch Glovelets. I am loving the colour and the stitch. This was a new stitch to me and Nina has a tutorial on her channel to show you how to do this. 

Miss C is also working on a pair of crochet gloves. The Booklover's Fingerless Gloves by Nancy Said. The lace edging on these gloves is going to be so pretty. 

The Desert Irony Poncho by Crafternoon Treats is a new project for Miss C. She is really enjoying it and finding it fun to work on. She is using Stylecraft Batik in the colours, graphite, mushroom, mint, rose, heather, plum and silver.

What's On Miss C's Needles:

Miss C has completed the body of her knitted Rosa Jumper by Along Avec Anna. She is using Bendigo Woolen Mills Luxury 4 ply in the "Truffle" colourway, held with Moda Vera Faux Mo in a mink sort of colour. Work has been halted as we had to order some needles as she didn't have the correct ones the sleeves. 

The back panel on her Shawl Collar Cardigan is now complete and the stitch pattern is so pretty. The fronts will be quicker as they have less stitches. It is going to be such a lovely cardigan to wear.

Plans:

Miss C is looking forward to starting The Zen Spirit Scarf by Nancy Said, and the Cherry Bakewell Shawl by Lisa Cook.

Until next time,

Samantha & Miss C

 

 

 

Violet May Handmade Podcast Episode 2

Autumn is officially here in Australia. I am looking forward to the cooler months after some very hot summer heatwaves. We have been busy crocheting some new exciting things, in preparation for winter and have some finished projects as well.

Finished Projects:

Miss C has completed crocheting the Single Skein Necklet by Nancy Said in Cascade Heritage Waves colour, Nightshade. It looks fabulous and the lovely edge detail is very unique.

My Gelato Gloves by Nancy Said using a gorgeous yarn from Biggan Design Yarn in Royal Purple 8 ply are completed. I absolutely love the colour and the cute flower makes them extra special.

The Elements Gloves by Nancy Said are a very quick and easy pattern to work up and the end result is stunning. Made using a lovely chestnut brown pure wool yarn they will go with everything. 

What's On Our Hooks:  

I was lucky enough to be gifted a gorgeous skein of hand dyed yarn, which is absolutely perfect for the Single Skein Necklet by Nancy Said. I am really enjoying crocheting this and loving the way the yarn is working up, it is so pretty and pastel.

We have both begun working on the Sea Maiden Shawl by Nancy Said, using Lion Brand Summer Nights in Stargazing & Wildflowers. It is such a gorgeous yarn with a bit of bling, in the form of a metallic thread. The pattern is quite interesting using a picot, which is a new stitch that we have learnt. 

After falling in love with the Recovery Shawl by Helda Panagary (Inside Crochet Magazine Issue 152) we both went hunting in our stash of 4ply to see what we could use. We found a mixture of scraps and smaller balls of yarn that were perfect. We divided them between us and even though we are using the same yarns, they are so different.  We are really loving the pattern.

Miss C has begun working on an Elements Hat  by Nancy Said using the chestnut pure wool 8 ply, which will go with the Elements gloves that she has finished. The rib is a little tight, so she will make some adjustments to get a better fit.

We are both starting on a cosy pair of crochet socks, using the Sweetheart Socks pattern by Vicki Brown. I have begun the ribbing and found it was too small, so will have to go up a size.
 

What's On Miss C's Needles:

She has begun working on a new knitted project, the Rosa Jumper by Along avec Anna. She is using Bendigo Woolen Mills Luxury 4 ply in the "Truffle" colourway, held with Moda Vera Faux Mo in a mink sort of colour.

She has made some progress since last time, on her Shawl Collar Cardigan, but has been spending more time on her Rosa Jumper. 

One sock of a pair is finished, using Mayflower 1 class sock yarn in the Black colourway for the cuff and toe, and Atlas Happy Feet in the "Rose Garden" colourway for the main body of the sock. They are worked on 72 sts with 2.25mm needles. Such a pretty colour.

Dressmaking:

Miss C has completed her mini skirt from The Capsule Wardrobe Book, using a gorgeous cotton print, modern florals on navy.   

Plans:

The next two crochet projects that Miss C has planned are an Amazing Grace Angel Wing Shawl by Beatrice Ryan Designs. This is a free pattern and the end result is stunning. I have made two of these before that you can see here. She also plans to make a Gooseberry fool by Lisa Cook from the Delicious Crochet Shawls book.

I plan to make a Bobbly Beauty Scarf by Marianne Rawlins, from Simply Crochet Magazine 124. I am using a gorgeous 8 ply slub yarn from Bendigo Woolen Mills, Calypso in the colour Pressed Lavendar. I also plan to make a zippered cardigan using a vintage pattern. This will be more of a long term project.

I plan to make some project bags and Miss C plans to make the Stella joggers and a Freya dress, both from the Tilly and the Buttons book, Stretch!

There are plenty of projects to keep us both very busy!

Until next time,

Samantha & Miss C