I didn't have enough handmade clothes to participate in Me-Made May this year, so I did a miniature version when I went to Copenhagen recently. I challenged myself to wear me-made clothes for the whole six days- here's how it went! These are the clothes I took with me. All are me-mades except for my… Continue reading Handmade holiday wardrobe- Copenhagen
Tag: Knitting
‘Salut Cheri’ beret in Malabrigo Rios
For my birthday this year, I was given two beautiful skeins of Malabrigo Rios. One was in the shade 'Aniversario', a crazy blend of pinks and greens, and the other was in the shade 'Hojas', a rich greeny blue. I'm saving the 'Aniversario' skein for the Aquamarline I'm planning on making- most of the stash… Continue reading ‘Salut Cheri’ beret in Malabrigo Rios
‘Virva’ Fingerless mitts (From Laine Magazine)
A few months ago I stumbled across an old issue of Laine Magazine in a charity shop, and I'm so happy with my find! Aside from the Virva mitts, there are several other gorgeous pattern in it that I can't wait to make. Considering it was less than a fiver, it was exceptionally good value!… Continue reading ‘Virva’ Fingerless mitts (From Laine Magazine)
Knitting socks for the first time
Knitting socks has been a goal of mine ever since I got back into knitting last year. I haven't posted anything knitting-related on here before, so here's a bit of background: Like many people I learned to knit as a child, but never progressed beyond scarf-level. Over the years I've gotten back into knitting occasionally… Continue reading Knitting socks for the first time
oolong stitches 