Since my last post, I've been sewing, sowing, and knitting lots of interesting things.

The fair isle jumper I wrote about on 5th January did not end up as I had wanted it to.  As a loose knitter I generally use a size smaller needle than the pattern suggests. But this time I made a really big mistake.  Instead of doing the rib in a size smaller needle, I used a size bigger.

It was no surprise it turned out to have a rather strange finish to it.  But my wonderful sister came to the rescue.  She chopped off my rib and redid it for me on the correct size needles. She worked the rib upside down, really clever, something I certainly could not have done and doesn't it look lovely. She is a genius.

Mike wore his jumper for the first time last week and he said it was lovely and warm. 

Lots of lovely socks all hand knitted by my sister over the last couple of years.  I have started a Granny square blanket with all the left over wool, I will add some photos next time, because I've only done two so far. I'm wondering just how long this will take me!

Waistcoats for a February Wedding

Way back in January I was busy doing some waistcoats for a February wedding. 

I made three like this for the groom and his party. 

As well I was asked to make two more for the brides party. 

The burgundy colour complimented the bride beautifully. 

This was the start of a very busy year. More pictures and articles to follow.