My Very First Milo

I have admired this little pattern for a long time on Ravelry, and noted the popularity of it amongst my Ravelry friends. I recently purchased the pattern and made one. It is such a well written pattern which gives you options to add your own creative elements to your garment.

The best thing about this pattern is that there are no seams.  It is made using Panda Magnum Soft 8 Ply on 4mm needles in the 6 month size.

This is also my very first cable which was not as hard I thought it would be. All in all a very satisfying knit – I can see why it’s so popular to make. You can find my details here:-

Franie-Jay's First Milo

The pattern includes several options of cable design for you to choose from.

Milo is designed by Georgie Hallam and published in tiKKi knits on Ravelry. All of her patterns are simple and seamless. You can find them here:-

tiKKi knits Milo

Cheers Fran.

Strawberry Shortcake Cot Quilt Complete

I completed this little quilt and matching pillowcase a while ago but was having non-stop computer problems and so couldn't blog about it. So ...here are the finished items.

It is free-motion quilted and the little pillow is made using leftover fabric. I made up the binding using up little leftover bits.

The backing fabric is a pretty pink gingham which I already had in my stash. It has already been sold and is awaiting collection.

The pillow has a 'Junior' sized pillow insert which I purchased at a large haberdashery chain-store. I'm quite pleased with it.
Cheers Fran.

My latest little knit - "Pebble"

I'm really pleased with how this little "Pebble" vest turned out. It is made with my new favourite yarn - Malabrigo "Arroyo" in colour 'Archangel'. Kettle Dyed Pure Superwash Merino.

Knit on 4mm needles, it knits up quickly.

  Find the details here.

It was made as a customer order for my Etsy shop.

Cheers from Fran.

Cute Little Owl Row Counter

I recently got this cute little owl row counter with an issue of UK’s  “Simply Knitting” magazine.

You simply press the button on the top of his head when you finish a row and the numbers come up in his eyes – he’s been very handy!

It came with a little book of baby knits too. Cheers.

More Malabrigo.

I couldn’t resist the sale at Jellyware’s Online shop’s recently and ended up taking delivery of these little babies!

Two skeins of Malabrigo worsted and 5 skeins of Malabrigo Lace, and some free stitch markers – thanks Jodie! I have already hand wound them into centre-pull balls, and have also done some test swatches.

Here’s my Malabrigo Lace test swatch using 2mm and 3.25mm needles, and also using single and double yarn.

The Malabrigo lace yarn knits up into such a soft and delicate fabric. I prefer it on the 3.25mm needles. Cheers.

Twisted Cowl in Noro

 The twisted cowl in Noro is now complete.

It turned out well and is easy to wear. You can find my free pattern for this on Ravelry here:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twisted-cowl-in-noro



Stash Building

Malabrigo Worsted x 4 + free buttons = :-)

I purchased some Malabrigo Worsted from Jellywares online shop during the week - love this stuff! She sent me some lovely free buttons with it. (You can find her shop if you click on her name in my blog list on my side bar.)



  I'm thinking of making this. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eco-vest

Ive just noticed that she has some Malabrigo Lace for sale so have now purchased some of that too!

Cheers from Fran.