Another year is nearly done and what better reason to put on your party heels and celebrate?! New Year's Eve is almost upon us, so choose a pretty frock, get glammed up and spend time with those you love....
Friday, 29 November 2013
Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale
To help out with those last minute holiday and christmas gifts, I am having a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale over at my Etsy store! To receive 20% discount off any purchase, simply enter the code...
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Honey Cowl (modified from Ravelry)
One of my all time favourite cowl patterns to knit (and wear) is the Honey Cowl from Madelinetosh. It is a free knitting pattern, so no excuses for not making one for yourself if you can knit. ...
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
5 easy tips to prepare yourself for the christmas rush
If you are anything like me, the holiday season can be a bit of a blur. With endless to-do lists, end of year work deadlines, family comittments (not to mention the need to plan a four course banquet...
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Thrifty thursday finds
Do your bit for the planet (and your wallet!) by thrifting, upcycling, recycling and repurposing with some vintage bargains.
Would you rather have a well loved item with plenty of life left in it? Or...
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Somewhere over the rainbow: DIY ombre lace scarf
Rainbows are for those of us who dare to dream of the world becoming a better place. For the dreamers, the artists, the renegades and the believers. Show your colours with pride by making your own rainbow...
Friday, 11 October 2013
Mint Julep cocktail hour
Here in the Southern Seas we are enjoying the arrival of spring. Not too far in the distant future will be sunshine and sand, camping sojourns, catching up with old friends over the long summer break...
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Thrifty Thursday finds
Another successful day of vintage thrifting and the best $5 I have spent this month (so far). A spot of hunting through the local flea market resulted in these gorgeous wee vintage finds:
Sail Away vintage...
Monday, 23 September 2013
Love me tender: how to care for your handknits
Want to know how to look after your favourite scarf or winter cardi? Can't find the care instruction label? Here are my favourite tips to ensurse it sticks around for a few more seasons:
1. Always...
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Plum perfection
A selection of plum and purple tones for my next project!
Perhaps this is a good match to go with the incredibly soft Malabrigo Rios (which is set aside for an order but I could be tempted to buy...
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
1970's vintage hat pattern
I am on the hunt for the perfect winter hat pattern!
After picking up a vintage knitting book at the local flea market, I have been trying to update a vintage pattern without much luck. The shaping...
Monday, 26 August 2013
End of winter
A spot of end of winter knitting overlooking Lyall Bay, Wellington Airport and Cook Strait @ Wellington, New Zealand. A gloomy end to a beautiful weekend.
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Thursday, 22 August 2013
Steptoe
Since it is nearly Friday, I thought I would share that there has been lots of productivity from my wee needles, despite lots of other projects on the go.
I have had a few requests for my Steptoe...
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Follow me on Etsy!
I'm super excited to announce my Etsy store is finally live! I will still be selling goodies on felt, so be sure to check out my New Zealand store from time to time. You will find links to...
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About me
Hello! I make cosy hand knit scarves, cowls, beanies, fingerless mittens, etc. to keep you warm through to spring. All items are handmade in New Zealand by me using a mixture of locally sourced, vintage or boutique yarn. My guilty habits include hunting down unique vintage finds, too much baking, watching Scandinavian murder mysteries and song bingeing to 1990's grunge music. Stalk me on twitter, facebook or pinterest to see what I am up to. Keep warm xx
