Blog — knitting and crochet

Deramores ::

Posted by vicki brown on

I should have posted about this a couple of months ago really, but what with being pregnant and all, it just didn't quite happen. However I am pleased to say Deramores are now selling a range of independent designer's knit and crochet patterns, including some of mine, all of which are available as downloadable PDF's.


I'm a big fan of Deramoresas it is so having my patterns in their shop is a great...

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Stash Dash 2014 ::

Posted by vicki brown on

I have quite a few finished objects this week.

I finally finished up my Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman.  I'm not sure if this really counts towards my stash dash total as I haven't really done any actual knitting on it.  I'm going to count it unofficially just because it seems unlikely I'll make that 5,000 total anyways!
I love this cardigan, I loved knitting it and really like the way...

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Finding Inspiration :: Summer of Beads and Lace ::

Posted by vicki brown on

After spending a day catching up with the last few episodes of the Knitmore Girls Podcast recently, I decided that evening I simply had to knit a lace shawl with beads, as you do.
With my brain power at an all time low and with a distinct lack of 4ply or lace weight yarn in my stash, I eventually decided on Martina Behm's Brickless, adding beads simply at the points. This feels a little like it...

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Crafting 28/365...

Posted by vicki brown on

...knitting socks...


I started these socks, oh I don't know, about a year ago maybe, and well they had been abandoned. However last night I felt the urge to do some knitting, so I went upstairs rummaged through the many, many unfinished knitting and crochet projects and dug these out. Surprisingly I managed the whole bottom part (heel to toe) so who know maybe I'll have them finished in less than...

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Lilley Stitches...

Posted by vicki brown on

Sorry I have been such an absent blogger of late, I do intend to be better, promise.


I've just popped in to let you know, I have finally set up my new shop!
xxx





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