Showing posts with label mohair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mohair. Show all posts

Sunday, September 15, 2013

30 Skirts in 30 Days: Mini Denim

Today was a crazy windy, stormy, freezing day! This morning we had such gusty winds that I decided to wear my jean and then late this afternoon the sun came back out. So I did a wardrobe change just for you guys... hehehe. 

-this little mini denim is so awesome! It's versatile and comfy! Ah, how do you like my hand knit mohair sweater? I found this beauty at one of our local charity shops last summer and I couldn't wait to wear it when winter started. It's so warm and fuzzy and the colour is perfect-

-Enjoy whats left of your Sunday-

xxx


Thursday, June 6, 2013

Project a Day: #5 My Little Capelet

Another week at it's halfway mark! I sometimes feel like someone has accidentally sat on life's remote and now we're stuck on Fast-Forward mode. I hope you're all enjoying your week so far, mine hasn't been great but it's getting better. Oh yes, I almost forgot! Project #5! This one was inspired when I was digging my old scarves out of my storage crates. I found my very first Mohair and Merino wool scarf. My Gran had given me a baggy full of bits and pieces of Mohair and Merino wool. Off-cuts of her last knitting project. It was a merry mess of a tangle and it took ages to get it sorted. I knotted every last piece together to make up a few balls of continuous yarn. This was my very first experience working with natural fibers of hand spun wool. As I wasn't very experienced in crochet back when I was still studying, my little scarf turned out quite stiff. I only new one stitch, the double crochet stitch and my tension was terribly tight. So, I decided to frog it! And make something new, this Capelet.

 -This to me about a day to make, I had to change the pattern a bit because it was very small around the neck. It's still a little tight, but it's okay. The Mohair and Merino wool make this a warm little capelet. It will be perfect for Spring-
 
 -Above you can see my old scarf and the frogging process-

 -This is a very cute pattern, if you would like to try it for yourself, click here to find the pattern on Ravelry-

xxx

Friday, May 4, 2012

Lucky Friday Finds #1

Wow! Just look at what I found at my favourite secondhand shop...Matchbox! 10 balls of Mohair! A lovely little cotton make-up bag, Woolworths brand. A beautiful coral, vintage purse. Butt Trim buttons still on their original card. A mesh embroidered pin cushion and the most beautiful, floral, silk shorts<3 This really made my day! I can't wait to make something with this Mohair, perhaps a lacy cardi or a poncho...I'll just have to surf the net for a suitable pattern:)


I love the colour pallet all these items create together, don't you?

xxx


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