I have become slightly obsessed with the idea of yarnbombing a lampshade. Ever since I started researching for a work event (get involved here) I have wanted to make a knitastic lamp shade. So I have put together a few of my favourite ideas and in the next few weeks I will start making…
Category: Yarn
Craft Please !
This weekend me and my friend Zoe are hosting another Crafternoon ! This time we are looking at cross stitch and have loved the trend of ‘rude embroidery’ so thought we would give it a go. We have got plenty of hoops, aida fabric and endless amounts of thread for a fun filled afternoon….
My first weaving is finished !
I know I have already posting about this weaving but I am so happy with it that I wanted to share it again with you all. I have now completely finished it and it is ready to hang up! It’s been a great learning experience and it’s a new way to experiment with yarn and…
Lost in Knit weaving
This is my first attempt at weaving and I am really happy with the result. I got the frame from Hobbycraft as a starter kit and got started. It was really fun to learn a new skill and enough though I only used the basic weaving stitch and added fringing, it was really creative…
The Stitching Sewing and Hobbycrafts show
This year I had the great opportunity to visit The Stitching Sewing and Hobbycrafts show at London Excel. I have never been to this show before so it was great to go along and see what they had to offer. There were some really interesting displays and I loved Yarnia! The attention to detail…
Thrift Farm lambing day
Yesterday I got to visit Thrift Farm near Buckingham. They had put on a lambing event day so show off the new little lambs and the new cafe that they have opened. It was a great day and I got to see so many different animals from donkeys to goats and my favourite, the alpacas…
A day at Toft Alpaca Farm
This weekend was great as I got to go back to Toft Alpaca farm. I went last year on their Easter open day and it was great to check out all the alpacas and shop. And the cafe was amazing too! So i was really excited to be able to go back again. It…
On Wednesday’s we wear pink… knitwear
Jumper – Hand knit from Kim Hargreaves book Winter bloom Mittens – Hand knit from Rowan book Winter Warmers Hat and scarf – Hand knit
Stuck for valentines ideas?
If you like being crafty but are stuck for valentines ideas then I have found a couple for you. I am in love with the Wild and Woolly window display and so did some research to see what ideas other people have had. Happy crafting 🙂
Lost in Knit 