Eight-by-Six

This month I'm getting ahead with gifts (dare I say it Christmas in July!) I had some fabulous merino DK yarn in my stash from Biffsugar Yarns in the colourway Waterlilly (225m per 100g) so I decided to knit a simple 4 row feather and fan scarf. The yarn is actually slightly heavier than DK (I think) so the scarf is knitting up beautifully and very soft, snuggly and bouncy. Going green If you would like to knit one I've added my preferred simple pattern below. If you have any questions please contact me via my Instagram account. Materials: Biff Sugar Yarn (Merino DK) shade Waterlilly (200g total) Knitting needles: KnitPro Symfonie 4mm short tips on 50cm cable Pattern: cast on 58 stitches using cable cast on (or your preferred method) Rows 1-8 : Knit all stitches (garter stitch) Begin pattern: Row 1 : Knit Row 2 : K2, purl to last 2 stitches, K2 Row 3: K2 *(K2tog) 3 times, (YO K1) 6 times, repeat from * to last two stitches, K2 Row 4: Knit When yo...

In April 2018 I started this pretty blanket, it never got finished. Last night driving home I decided to turn it into a granny jumper all joined in denim blue. It’s looking great, pictures to follow on my Instragram account this weekend. I do love Sue's book, its packed with so many projects and ideas and the photos are beautiful. The daisy granny square pattern is quite addictive and you soon have a small pile of them in no time! I plan to crochet more tonight - my perfect chill out kind of Friday night. Pattern credit : @suepinner  book: Granny Squares published 2013 Daisy granny squares

I’ve started a sweetheart granny blanket and I love it. I also love the way the two yarns work together to give the vintage feel I was looking for 💗 the start of my Heart Granny Square blanket Pattern credit: Sweetheart Granny Blanket by Sue @sweetpeafamilycrochet Yarn: Cygnet DK (gifted by @knittingnetwork) Vintage Rose, Grey Mix, Bluebell, Barley Yarn: @stylecraftyarns (from my yarn stash)  Mushroom, Pomegranate and to add Silver, Parma Violet, Pale Rose. I couldn't put it down all weekend in between chores. The colours are making me so happy. Hoping to get this one finished for our Norfolk holiday at the end of May. You can follow my progress on my Instagram account tea break Beautiful yellow tulips