Tag Archives: Alpaca

Log Cabin Mitts

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

Sometimes you see a project on Ravelry and decide to try it out, there and then! The Log Cabin Mitts pattern by Karen Templer of the Fringe Association was one such project. I had two part-skeins of Drops Nepal in my stash, … Continue reading →

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Darn it!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

During the cold winter months I have been wearing my cosy alpaca house socks more than usual, and they are getting rather threadbare … The heels have completely worn through, and the soles are thin, but I couldn’t bear to throw … Continue reading →

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Snowflakes mitts ready for the snow!

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

My Selbu mittens with the snowflake pattern have been successfully road-tested this week – I finished them a matter of hours before the wintry weather hit! ☃ Having made a major adjustment to the original cuff, my plan had been to turn … Continue reading →

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Made it!

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

With less than a metre of contrast green remaining, I breathed a big sigh of relief as I finished my Selbu mittens this week … A good soak softened the cream Masham wool, which bloomed nicely and evened out the stranded knitting. … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous Snowflake Cast-on

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

It must have been the sudden drop in the outdoor temperature that made me want to cast on a pair of warm mitts this week – it’s not as if I haven’t got several WIPs on the go already 😉 … Continue reading →

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Grateful to be considered Knitworthy

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

As a Knitter, I love to see what other crafters are making and I admire the effort and skill that goes into every creation, whether it is yarn-based or not. Pottery, painting, glasswork, metalwork, card-making – I love to see … Continue reading →

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To the Power of 3

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

On the look-out for a new hat pattern? Look no further! Based on my latest finished objects – 3 in a row – I can thoroughly recommend Woolly Wormhead’s appropriately-named Skelter, which includes instructions for a range of sizes. The design includes … Continue reading →

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Cold Feet?

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

What do you think of these knitted slippers? 3 super-soft pairs for 3 super-special people! Knitted in Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) following the Drops Chilli pattern (free download), I added hearts in Rico Sock Stop to create a non-slip base. … Continue reading →

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Impromptu hats

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

Following my recent visit to Sarehole Mill, I was inspired to make a hat … or 2! First onto the needles was this child’s beanie with a big pompom … It is made with Drops Nepal, a wool-alpaca mix, which … Continue reading →

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Finished! Alpaca mitts

Posted on May 18, 2016 by

How are things with you? I hope you’ve been able to fit in a bit of crafting this week 🙂 A few weeks ago I shared a sneaky purchase with you … this alpaca yarn produced a couple of miles from me, … Continue reading →

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