Sunday 27 October 2013

....Nook things.....

.....Nook thing number 1....


.....My camp fire cardigan is finally all finished.....


....and i am so pleased with it, it turned out just perfik, all snuggly and warm for winter camp fires, a nightmare to try and photograph though.........sorry, taking pictures of yourself is really difficult....

 
....the pattern is by Erika Knight from her simply knitting book, and knitted in lovely soft double knit Merino yarn.....

 
....and this too was my first attempt at attaching sleeves, and they too turned out just peachy....


 
.....now i have finished this project i really miss it, i neeeeeed to knit, but i must concentrate on finishing making my Christmas presents first before i embark on the next big knit....
 
....I have seen so many wonderful patterns on Raverly and on Pinterest i just cant seem to decide what to make.....should it be a jumper!! not sure,  should i knit it in the round!!, not sure,  should i knit that rather spiffy poncho from my new book!!, not sure........oooh the choices....
 
.....yes, yes, finish the pressies, but inbetween the pressie making i need something else.....
....but what i wonder....hmmmm...
 
 
.....so this now brings me to.....
 
 
.....Nook thing number 2....
 
 
 
....the perfect thing for inbetween projects.....the perfect thing while watching Downton.....the perfect thing for quickety quick making......and the perfect thing for Autumn evenings.....
 
 
 
....A new Granny blanket....

 
....oooh it is a wonderful feeling to be hooking a new blanket again....

 
....this pattern is super fast to hook, with very little in the way of ends to sew in, and can all be attached as you go...........yes sirree......perfect......xxx

 
.....i trawled through countless images of crocheted blankets for a new idea, and then found this pattern over at the very talented 'Cosy things', Kristen is a very inspiring lady, and her makes always amaze me.....

 
....so more of the Granny blanket another time.......though i do need to give it a name, as i always give my blankets names.........so this one will be, ( and i have no idea why ).......'The wind in the Willows blanket'.
 
 
.....and now last but not least, and this one has got me all excited....
 
 
 
....Nook thing number three....
 
 
 
....A new book....
 
....An oh so beautiful, pretty book....
 

 
.....this book is filled to the seams with the most gorgeous little projects.....

 
....completely in love with the mushrooms....


....the cutest snail....oooooooh....

.....squeal....

.....Sweet peas, my favourite.....

 .....bugs, bugs, bugs......but cuddly and cute, not stingy and slimy....



 
.....i had a little go at the sweet pea while i was waiting for the Internet to load.....i think i may have to make a million of these.....
 
 
......So there you have it my friends, some nook things to share with you, i am now going to go and begin preparing the veg for our chunky stew , and then go and close up tight all the windows and prepare for the forecasted hurricane that's heading this way tonight, i hope that it wont cause too much damage across the country, and that every one is safe, take care everyone, hugs, hugs....
 
.....Pixie....
x

11 comments:

  1. Loving the cardigan- in the end it all came right! Loving the toadstools too, I love Autumn! X

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  2. Your cardi is superb! i cannot knit for toffee....must have that book....bestest d x

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  3. I love your cardigan and what a gorgeous shade of blue. Hope you enjoyed your stew and your hooking to Downton. I was clicking away with my needles making Christmas presents whilst watching it too. Well we are all snuggled in waiting to see what happens with the storm. Its 11.45 now and just very windy and wet along the coast from you in Bexhill. Keep safe. Karen xx

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  4. Your cardigan is fabulous - I have knitting envy, do you knit in your sleep?! you find it so easy, blanket is snugly and I am in awe of you creating flowers whilst waiting for the internet to load! Betty

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  5. A lovely post Pixie, loving your new comfort cardi. Your new book is great, bet you work your way through all of the patterns. Stay warm, safe and cosy. Jayne x

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  6. Hiya Miss Pixie, love your cardy! Beautiful colour, lovely buttons, and that first row of grey looks perfect. And a new blanket. Well done you! I have start-a-project envy ; -) Have fun with all your woolly critters. Hugs, Trudy x

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  7. What a wonderful post. I read it while enjoying a steaming bowl of homemade soup and bread and it was the perfect accompaniment, thank you :D

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  8. Sooooo green with envy! A lovely soft comforting cadi. I cannot knit at ALL. Love those bugs and beasties. And your blanket - the cats would be upon it in a second! x

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  9. Oh how I LOVE "Nook Thing"! Your sweater came out fabulously, Pixie! And the blanket is just so perfect. Your color choices are just the best! And all those book ideas....... My sweater is still plodding along, but I get distracted with other projects. You are my sweater inspiration!

    xo
    dulcy

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  10. I am knitting a cardi as well. Our summer has not eventuated yet so good for knitting.

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  11. hello! i have just been catching up on all my missed posts~so much to read and see :) i am busy (actually make that obsessed!) in the crochet shawl/blanket using linen/woven stitch using rowan felted tweed. it is so gorgeous i cannot stop hooking away!

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