http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:25:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hmmm, it's been some time since I've posted. For many reasons I've not wanted to post here and for others, I've been far too busy. I've been busy producing this little man, who is almost a year old now. Baby pebble Ravelry This was very useful initially but only fit for about 3 weeks. http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2010/07/26/where-does-the-time-go/ Knit one She is actually interested in knitting! Well, they end up more like drum sticks with the yarn in a massive tangle, but she's having fun all the same. Purl one And frog! She says she's making socks. I'll let you know when they're finished! Happy Christmas all. http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/12/22/knit-one-purl-one/ I had them hanging around for ages........ Tried to get them on many times......... Threatened to give them to one of her friends........ And, lo, she put them on and wore them, for a whole day! Hurrah! Here they are dancing with her new jeans. Levis - just like Daddy's! http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/12/22/eventually/ This one has been doing the rounds for a while. Here's some stuff about me in the absence of actual craft content! As I'm an Australian living in Britain, it's US biased. Things you've already done: bold Things you want to do: italicize Things you haven't done and don't want to ... http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/12/21/99-things/ Mini Waffle socks Rav link Toe up socks using Wendy Johnson’s detailed toe up pattern, fudging the numbers for 48st sock and Charlene Shurch’s waffle rib ii stitch and a picot bind off. 34g left over sock yarn You always think that others are going to be as excited about the finished article, ... http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/11/27/what-a-waste-of-waffle/ Worn, wee'd on, washed and worn again..................and so it goes. Apparently the ones on the t-shirt are kissing. Long sleeved T - H&M Pants by me with bias trim cuffs http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/11/04/pyjamarama-part-ii/ finishing these socks making time to sew pj pants, a denim skirt for Coco & her Clothkits dolly (secret christmas present) baking the christmas cake going to our new music class and doing some more ripple crochet expertly taught by Anoushka last week http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/11/03/this-week-we-are-2/ Well, that's what my lovely husband has been saying every time he's seen me knitting these socks. Through the Loops Mystery Sock-Along Kristin Kapur for Socktoberfest The Yarn Yard Bonny - Slate 2.5mm dpns 72 stitch cable pattern Ravelry This was really fun and I will definitely knit a pair in stages like this again, it really ... http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/10/31/its-a-mystery/ Garnstudio mittens b14-15 25g Spinning Gallery DK, Cockermouth, Cumbria Sea & Sand colourway 4mm dpns So quick and cute, but keep your wits about you because you need to increase and decrease in sensible spots in the pattern. I was very tired (and wined up) when I made the first one of these ... http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/10/28/mini-mittens/ I made myself time to sew this week, being wholly inspired by the craft retreaters in Melbourne. They know who they are! I have had the pattern for 20 months and the fabric for 16 months. Miss Coco is rapidly growing out of her pj's, so some stylish and impractical linen ... http://www.castoncastoff.co.uk/blog/2008/10/27/pyjamarama/