I had to stop to knit Mike's secret Christmas sweater and I also knitted mum a hat with sheep on for Christmas. I returned to the jumper about three weeks ago and I'm so happy to have finished.
I tried to use a crochet hook to put the beads on all 2735 of them, but in the end I cut the wool every row and threaded on average 35 beads.I did not want to spoil the wool by moving the beads up and down, so I decided against treading lots of beads onto the black wool. Also they were quite heavy and difficult to work with. My method might not be the best, sewing in all the ends was the down side. But it has made a good finish and now I want to make it complete with nice buttons.
This jersey fabric for the top above, came from my stash, I've had it years. I think the photo does not show the collar to it's finest. Because it really looks awful. It is pulling and puckering. I discussed the problems with my mentor and she helped to re pin the collar. I've adjusted it and re-tacked it, but when it's on it still does not work. I need to review and revise my actions before I take this project any further. Because I like the fabric, it just doesn't look right on.
My lovely amaryllis, a Christmas present from a friend. It is so beautiful, I wanted to share it on my blog this week, so anyone out there can see it too.
The flowers are so big and the details on the petals are so fine. Inspiration for an embroidery perhaps.
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