Tag Archives: silk

Twisted Rib Finished (a couple of photos added)

Posted on January 31, 2009 by picperfic

I am feeling a bit proud of myself today….I finished this lovely cardigan yesterday but it was looking very big so…..I bravely did something…can’t quite believe I did it mind you….I put it in the tumble dryer!Two 10 minute bursts … Continue reading →

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A year ago…..

Posted on June 24, 2008 by picperfic

…..I was doing this Seems it’s the right time of year to do it again!We managed to get out on Sunday and pick some Elderflowers. Today I am going to strain and bottle the cordial. I used this recipe. Love … Continue reading →

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Does it fit?

Posted on June 17, 2008 by picperfic

….corset does!!I am delighted with this top, the fit is amazing and makes me feel all girly and curvy….I love the colours, I seem to have a lot of these pink tones in my wardrobe, I must find another colour … Continue reading →

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Talking of Crabs…..

Posted on June 14, 2008 by picperfic

I love doing Crab Stitch! I have found a left handed video of it in action for you watch, clicky I am amazed that I actually found a left handed version, I am left handed you see and I crochet … Continue reading →

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Did You Win?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by picperfic

This is the Five Hour Baby Sweater, I made the 6 month version, it’s the last link and opens up a PDF. I used some Araucania Nature Cotton and size 5.5mm needles and it certainly did grow fast! I have … Continue reading →

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Baby Bridesmaid and a Pageboy….

Posted on April 7, 2008 by picperfic

We had a lovely day yesterday. Barry, Maisie and I visited Barry’s daughter and her family. Quite a drive away but well worth the effort, and I got a bit of knitting done on the way up. Just look at … Continue reading →

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Huckleberry Ascot and Flower Socks

Posted on December 18, 2007 by picperfic

Huckleberry Ascot by Kat Coyle….Holiday Gifts 2007 Interweave Knits you need to scroll down the page to see the original I used some gorgeous soft alpaca silk sock wool I had left over from knitting my Kyla mitts. However, I … Continue reading →

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