tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102429772024-03-13T23:19:17.283+11:00Shazzas KnitsShe selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
Proverbs 31:13Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.comBlogger313125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-15624830725303232252014-02-27T13:14:00.001+11:002014-02-27T13:52:10.999+11:00Leg WarmersIsn't it funny how fashion goes in cycles, everything comes back into fashion eventually, even that blast from the 1980's, leg warmers! Yes I have to admit that on my first date with my now husband, I wore a pair of black skinny jeans and pale pink leg warmers and a little pair of ballet flats. I thought I was the essence of cool, way back in 1984, especially with the long spiral perm happening.<br />
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Well I have made some faux leg warmers, faux because unlike my pink ones they are much shorter in length and really if I'm honest, they aren't really leg warmers at all, they are boot cuffs. Designed to be worn under your long boots with enough peeking out to give the illusion that underneath is a long length leg warmer.<br />
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After all that reminiscing I now have the urge to make some authentic 1980's leg warmers, but I think my pink days are well and truly behind me, so another colour they will have to be.
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My youngest son was complaining of the cold, so as us knitters know a woolly hat makes a lot of difference to our body temperatures, so I thought I would make him one. A quick browse in the surfy shops and I could see what style was in, can't believe how much they charge for factory made acrylic knit hats! Good old Bendigo 12 ply in the stash and in an afternoon, Ashley now has a new hat. It is such a lovely feeling when you create something for your loved ones.</div>
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One of his mates has also asked for one......hmmmm I might be kept a bit busy making hats I feel.</div>
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Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-10990056693008673682013-04-22T10:22:00.001+10:002013-04-22T10:22:19.444+10:00Gloves For Winter<div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well I finally can take a deep breath and relax! I have just had the busiest 6 months ever with more people than ever ordering their knitted accessories from me, which is so totally amazing and exhausting all at the same time. I have loved every minute of it and hope to expand on my range to include new pieces for 2013/2014. </div>
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I do however have a couple of new items to share for us Southern Hemispherians (not sure if that is even a word but hey, I'll use it just the same).<br />
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Flip Top mittens in a gorgeous bright shade of cerise, this style of mitten proved very popular this year and I think while people love fingerless mitts, sometimes you still need to cover up those finger tips. Made from Bendigo Woollen Mills classic 8ply, they are also extremely hardwearing and warm.<br />
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But if you like the look of a fingerless then these mitts are just perfect, made from Bendigo alpaca, they are gorgeously soft. If any of the above appeal and/or you would like to know more, they are available at my Etsy and Madeit shops.<br />
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Until next time, happy knitting!<a name='more'></a><br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-70480716625532461612012-11-22T12:42:00.002+11:002012-11-22T12:57:12.330+11:00Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Simply head on over to my Etsy shop and check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shazzasknits/search?search_query=ready+to+ship&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search">ready to ship</a> and if you enter the code: BLOGSH you will also receive 10%** off the item price.<br />
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Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-45218424608329777072012-09-09T12:24:00.000+10:002012-09-09T12:24:57.405+10:00Pink and a bit of Mary Tyler Moore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There seems to be a bit of pink happening at Shazzas lately! The first is a hat I made to give to a local lady who shaved her hair off for a cancer fundraiser. It is another version of my flapper style hat.</div>
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A pink modern vintage crochet scarf, which seems to be a contradiction of terms but it is a style I am seeing everywhere, I would call it vintage as I remember the style from the 70's whereas in 2012 it is definately modern! A lovely scarf to snuggle into on a cold dreary day just the same. </div>
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And as the title of this blog post suggests, a bit of Mary Tyler Moore. A customer requested this little gem and I had an absoloute ball making it, I can imagine in other colours it would be lovely, but it wouldn't be a Mary Tyler Moore hat?!?</div>
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Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-53506392031473352632011-12-23T07:58:00.004+11:002011-12-23T08:26:27.072+11:00Beret Blocking Process at ShazzasMy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shazzasknits?section_id=5061315">Berets</a> all go through a very important process before they are deemed ready to sell to the public. The knitting process is only the first step and really is just a floppy hat with very little shape to it. Once it is off the needles it gets a bath in warm water with baby shampoo added to it, I use <a href="http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/johnsons-baby-shampoo">Johnson's Baby Shampoo</a> because if it is good enough for babies it is good enough for my hats. I let the hat soak for about 20 minutes so that the fibres are nice and relaxed, hey it is a bath after all, I rinse in more warm water and gently squeeze the excess water out. It is wrapped in a dry towel and left for about half an hour and then it is ready to block on my very special hat blocking board made for me by my a friends father. I used to use my mothers pavlova plate as it was the perfect measurement, 31cms (12 inches) in diameter, but as the plate has very special memories for me it was too much of a family heirloom to risk breaking.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G4KxtiwA0z4/TvOdk9SjTdI/AAAAAAAAAj0/KEoSHvu93cw/s1600/knits%2Band%2Bthings%2B015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G4KxtiwA0z4/TvOdk9SjTdI/AAAAAAAAAj0/KEoSHvu93cw/s320/knits%2Band%2Bthings%2B015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689064012552293842" /></a><br /><br />The beret is then stretched over the blocking board and you will see how the lace pattern opens up beautifully as the wet fibres are stretched into shape, this then all sits for about 12 - 24 hours in a warm place to dry completely. The beret is carefully removed and any ends sewn in, I never sew them in first as they need to mould and settle into their righful place and any that are sewn in too tightly may cause pulling.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQXBuQ0mMX0/TvOdlL83eJI/AAAAAAAAAkA/XOsPonblLYg/s1600/knits%2Band%2Bthings%2B026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DQXBuQ0mMX0/TvOdlL83eJI/AAAAAAAAAkA/XOsPonblLYg/s320/knits%2Band%2Bthings%2B026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689064016487872658" /></a><br /><br />There you have it, a nicely shaped beret ready to wear, definately worth the extra effort of blocking.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-56730034890325464712011-09-16T08:06:00.004+10:002011-09-16T08:44:39.729+10:00A Crocheted Scarf<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CdBIJXoGn6U/TnJ3VG49lQI/AAAAAAAAAjM/hjkw1D0LK0o/s1600/scarf%2B013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CdBIJXoGn6U/TnJ3VG49lQI/AAAAAAAAAjM/hjkw1D0LK0o/s320/scarf%2B013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652711686813881602" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBNcz52giE8/TnJ3UyShGTI/AAAAAAAAAjE/fSBhXwoqdek/s1600/scarf%2B008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBNcz52giE8/TnJ3UyShGTI/AAAAAAAAAjE/fSBhXwoqdek/s320/scarf%2B008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652711681283922226" /></a><br /><br />Found this great 1970's pattern for a scarf, changed it around a bit to give it that modern vintage look that is so in fashion right now! I made it in <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/products.php?cat=8">Bendigo Rustic 12ply Berry</a>.<br /><br />I have discovered <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> it is an amazing visual site where you can have pin boards and pin images that you find on the internet and search what other people are finding, love it! Oh and if you would like to see what I pin you can check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/shazzasknits/pins/">pin board</a>.<br /><br />oh well till next time,<br />happy knittingSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-7996461441661707072011-09-08T08:06:00.002+10:002011-09-08T08:23:04.526+10:00Babies Hats and More Tea Cosies<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J6HMawJaBMY/TmfrlSYh4UI/AAAAAAAAAi8/jGSqjp64_sQ/s1600/red%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J6HMawJaBMY/TmfrlSYh4UI/AAAAAAAAAi8/jGSqjp64_sQ/s320/red%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649743283381985602" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nldvtjwn_Qg/TmfrlPPzISI/AAAAAAAAAi0/J5LOD2uWFm4/s1600/grey%2Bwith%2Bred%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nldvtjwn_Qg/TmfrlPPzISI/AAAAAAAAAi0/J5LOD2uWFm4/s320/grey%2Bwith%2Bred%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649743282540060962" /></a><br />I made these tea cosies for a friend and love how the simple flower works so well. All made with Bendigo Classic 8 ply of course, what great colours!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gzPWQgrKtsA/Tmfrk_K0TDI/AAAAAAAAAis/9U5o5XuDqqM/s1600/baby%2Bhats%2B012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gzPWQgrKtsA/Tmfrk_K0TDI/AAAAAAAAAis/9U5o5XuDqqM/s320/baby%2Bhats%2B012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649743278224198706" /></a><br />Baby aviator hats, must have item for your little ones, made to order in sizes 0 through to 24 months in <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/products.php?cat=46">Bendigo Luxury 8 ply</a> which is gorgeously soft against babies skin and best of all, machine washable. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5RFIJpSaWo/TmfrkrUjyuI/AAAAAAAAAik/j9h52roFvvA/s1600/baby%2Bhats%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5RFIJpSaWo/TmfrkrUjyuI/AAAAAAAAAik/j9h52roFvvA/s320/baby%2Bhats%2B005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649743272896350946" /></a><br />I will be having a stall at The Branch Handmade market which will be held Friday, September 30 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm at The Branch Christian Church Innocent Street, Kings Meadows Launceston behind the bowling alley. I will have the little watermelon hats plus a lot more handknitted goodies for sale, come along and say hi if you are in the area.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-38281311015258681332011-08-08T08:14:00.003+10:002011-08-08T08:44:06.981+10:00New Tea Cosies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oO8neeR5KYw/Tj8OxUCLPHI/AAAAAAAAAiU/D5EZQeTMTSs/s1600/modern%2Bknit%2Btea%2Bcosies%2B010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oO8neeR5KYw/Tj8OxUCLPHI/AAAAAAAAAiU/D5EZQeTMTSs/s320/modern%2Bknit%2Btea%2Bcosies%2B010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638241498845363314" /></a><br />Someone recently commented to me 'that nothing beats a handknitted tea cosy for keeping your tea warm but they are oh so daggy'! Well this sent me on a quest to create a handknitted tea cosy that would look good in the most modern of kitchen. While I had an idea in mind it wasn't until I was browsing Loani Priors <a href="http://www.murdochbooks.com.au/really-wild-tea-cosies-9781741966312.htm">Really Wild for Tea Cosies</a> that I saw a base shape similar to what I had in mind. So not wanting to tread on copyright toes, emailed the lovely Loani and asked if I could use the shape of her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/short-black-with-two">Short Black with Two</a>. She granted me permission and so with a few simple changes to get the look I was after my new modern knit tea cosy range was born, thank you <a href="http://www.grandpurlbaa.com/">Loani</a>! <br /><br />I unveiled them at a local market on the weekend and sold one, received an order for another so I was very pleased and relieved as it is always like sharing a bit of your soul when you put your work out there to the public.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JQ_gdurSvXc/Tj8OxT8GnYI/AAAAAAAAAiM/qBdq1Xc9A1M/s1600/modern%2Bknit%2Btea%2Bcosies%2B003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 291px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JQ_gdurSvXc/Tj8OxT8GnYI/AAAAAAAAAiM/qBdq1Xc9A1M/s320/modern%2Bknit%2Btea%2Bcosies%2B003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638241498819894658" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVSHcph3bQg/Tj8OxhJw1mI/AAAAAAAAAic/NxOUApDzHpU/s1600/Mustard%2BFingerless%2BGloves%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVSHcph3bQg/Tj8OxhJw1mI/AAAAAAAAAic/NxOUApDzHpU/s320/Mustard%2BFingerless%2BGloves%2B005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638241502366848610" /></a><br />Finally but certainly not least, a pair of fingerless mitts made from the gorgeously soft <a href="http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=2706">Filatura di crosa Zara</a>, while a bit expensive it is well worth it as the stitch definition is amazing and comes in a great colour range, they are available <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79088567/mustard-merino-fingerless-mitts-made-to">made to order</a>.<br /><br />till next time, happy knitting!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-14262843231234339572011-07-30T11:40:00.002+10:002011-07-30T11:52:20.117+10:00Winter Time Slipper Time<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A2UV9uutYH8/TjNirIemHpI/AAAAAAAAAiE/T0TcjQahM3w/s1600/Granny%2BSlippers%2B008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A2UV9uutYH8/TjNirIemHpI/AAAAAAAAAiE/T0TcjQahM3w/s320/Granny%2BSlippers%2B008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634956051920330386" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A2Apyine8wo/TjNiqxBGqZI/AAAAAAAAAh8/ZJcO4CHWp8E/s1600/slippers%2B007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A2Apyine8wo/TjNiqxBGqZI/AAAAAAAAAh8/ZJcO4CHWp8E/s320/slippers%2B007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634956045622618514" /></a><br /><br />I have been working on this slipper for a while now, it is the old Patons Knick Knacks one which uses 14 ply wool knitted on size 4mm needles. As 14 ply isn't readily available anymore I use 2 strands of 8 ply doubled and also knit the front part in the round to eliminate the bulky seam. They are a fun knit and great for using up those extra couple of balls of yarn that we all seem to have lying around.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-12378077918542138242011-06-23T05:36:00.004+10:002011-06-23T06:05:46.521+10:00Cold WeatherIt has been very cold here in Tasmania, not to mention the rain, so that has meant a lot of staying indoors which to a knitter means........lots of knitting. On top of the usual orders for customers are some new hat designs.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hx-SpLySq_A/TgJEq1f0cxI/AAAAAAAAAhs/H1FPdi5HhyE/s1600/ski%2Baviator%2Bhat%2B006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 309px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hx-SpLySq_A/TgJEq1f0cxI/AAAAAAAAAhs/H1FPdi5HhyE/s320/ski%2Baviator%2Bhat%2B006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621130787617534738" /></a><br />I have taken my trusty aviator hat shape and given it a winter makeover, complete with fair isle snowflake pattern and a pom pom and made from Bendigo Classic 8 ply. The idea came to me as I was browsing a vintage Villawool knitting pattern and found some ski hats, apparently every skier would not be without one! Well I thought I had better add one to the range, there will be more colours added as I sit by the fire this winter, ahhhhhh a knitter has got to love winter.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Co4RhSIPu_0/TgJKfVFffCI/AAAAAAAAAh0/HJjwRD7db44/s1600/cossack%2Bhat%2B006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Co4RhSIPu_0/TgJKfVFffCI/AAAAAAAAAh0/HJjwRD7db44/s320/cossack%2Bhat%2B006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621137187008379938" /></a><br />Found this pattern in an old Patons pattern book and thought it was destined for a Shazzas Knits makeover, I discovered Cleckheaton Perfect Day a gorgeously soft alpaca/wool mix in natural colours and knew that it was the perfect yarn for the Cossack Hat. It would suit anyone and can be dressed up or down, I can imagine a cigar smoking Clint Eastwood in his younger days wearing it but it is also very Dr Zhivago-ish. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7FLPTZCSNfI/TgJEqUhSqzI/AAAAAAAAAhc/2iwWFdFkdLo/s1600/mustard%2Bfingerless%2Bgloves%2B001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7FLPTZCSNfI/TgJEqUhSqzI/AAAAAAAAAhc/2iwWFdFkdLo/s320/mustard%2Bfingerless%2Bgloves%2B001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621130778765339442" /></a><br />Last but certainly not least, you may recall I bought a lot of Bendigo Rustic ochre yellow with the view to knit myself a jumper, well when it arrived it was not really the shade I had in mind so I have been looking for another use for it. I think these fingerless gloves work well with the yarn, the colour is more suited for smaller objects.<br /><br />Well that is about it for now, all the above items are available for purchase in both my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shazzasknits?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/storecatalog.asp?userid=902">Madeit</a> shops.<br /><br />till next time,<br />happy knitting.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-89343319503527397092011-05-23T12:49:00.003+10:002011-05-23T13:01:06.488+10:00Owls Off To A New Home<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bh8D7_GQvfs/TdnLodsnsUI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/OUy5gSUNEaU/s1600/owls%2Band%2Bfood%2Bprocessor%2B007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bh8D7_GQvfs/TdnLodsnsUI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/OUy5gSUNEaU/s320/owls%2Band%2Bfood%2Bprocessor%2B007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609738706893648194" /></a><br /><br />Some of these little guys are heading off to <a href="http://oatlandshandmade.blogspot.com/">Oatlands Handmade</a>, Rowena is doing a great job sourcing local arts and crafts which she sells from her lovely store in Oatlands.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-34828522591093039222011-05-10T10:52:00.002+10:002011-05-10T11:03:19.964+10:00Mini Tea Cosies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pHdH8tzgRcQ/TciMxmkZDxI/AAAAAAAAAhA/32mHEfPd5GM/s1600/koala%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B1%2Bcup%2B003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pHdH8tzgRcQ/TciMxmkZDxI/AAAAAAAAAhA/32mHEfPd5GM/s320/koala%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B1%2Bcup%2B003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604884520057245458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zKBK0MRoD4s/TciMxcWbf8I/AAAAAAAAAg4/nRvIIWZvNYc/s1600/Baby%2Bladybug%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zKBK0MRoD4s/TciMxcWbf8I/AAAAAAAAAg4/nRvIIWZvNYc/s320/Baby%2Bladybug%2Btea%2Bcosy%2B003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604884517314330562" /></a><br />I have two teapots, a 4 - 6 cup and a 1 - 2 cup for my tea just for me moments! After a special request from a customer to make a ladybug and koala tea cosy to fit her 1 cup pot I got to work and reworked the pattern and I am very happy with the results. They certainly look cuter and fit my 1 - 2 cup pot perfectly. I will work on getting a mini owl next, but for now these are available made to order through my <a href="http://shazzasknits.etsy.com">Etsy Shop</a>.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-970075944204662522011-04-21T14:46:00.003+10:002011-04-21T15:04:19.741+10:00Easter Cupcakes<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJcXsM8_AwA/Ta-3O_pFsCI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/gUit4VK9KCI/s1600/easter%2Bcupcakes%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zJcXsM8_AwA/Ta-3O_pFsCI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/gUit4VK9KCI/s320/easter%2Bcupcakes%2B005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597894330074640418" /></a><br />Found this recipe in <a href="http://reallivingmagazine.blogspot.com/">The Real Living Magazine</a> and knew they had to be the Easter treat this year! Disgustingly sweet but oh so yummy!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxQ4t7HACuk/Ta-3Z2QMlHI/AAAAAAAAAgY/YIRO7ybzPnw/s1600/easter%2Bcupcakes%2B003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lxQ4t7HACuk/Ta-3Z2QMlHI/AAAAAAAAAgY/YIRO7ybzPnw/s320/easter%2Bcupcakes%2B003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597894516532876402" /></a><br />They look lovely displayed on my 3 tier cake stand made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TeaJennys?ref=seller_info">Tea Jennys</a> using upcycled vintage plates.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-47206564870639694322011-04-19T19:12:00.004+10:002011-04-19T19:31:12.610+10:00When Old Is Made New Again<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3x1eYvjd5NU/Ta1SnZKscYI/AAAAAAAAAf4/4aFLy8bvkuU/s1600/sewing%2Btable%2Band%2Bcooking%2B003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3x1eYvjd5NU/Ta1SnZKscYI/AAAAAAAAAf4/4aFLy8bvkuU/s320/sewing%2Btable%2Band%2Bcooking%2B003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597220748615512450" /></a><br />Found this old desk at Goods in Remission Invermay and knew that it had to become my new sewing table, at the moment whenever the urge to sew strikes I need to transport all items to the dining room table which obviously is not very practical or enjoyable!<br /><br />It did have some bookends built in on the top but I removed those, sanded down the lovely pine to remove stickers and grafiti, previous owner was obviously a student. Stained it a nice rich maple colour and added a cutting board. This serves two purposes, covers the marks left by the bookends which no amount of sanding would remove and also makes it an all purpose craft table as well as a sewing table. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sJ9EEjjeqNw/Ta1SnQoZewI/AAAAAAAAAgA/iiwxBc1C2BY/s1600/sewing%2Btable%2Band%2Bcooking%2B007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 171px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sJ9EEjjeqNw/Ta1SnQoZewI/AAAAAAAAAgA/iiwxBc1C2BY/s320/sewing%2Btable%2Band%2Bcooking%2B007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597220746324179714" /></a><br />Very happy little camper I am. Stay tuned there is an old vintage chair being made over to match. Till next time happy knitting and of course sewing!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-65767274781427557442011-04-08T14:10:00.003+10:002011-04-08T14:35:55.068+10:00Vodka and Vanilla?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6wqfBpzrqg/TZ6L7k268iI/AAAAAAAAAfY/R5NcH5tDCU8/s1600/vanilla%2Bextract%2B001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B6wqfBpzrqg/TZ6L7k268iI/AAAAAAAAAfY/R5NcH5tDCU8/s320/vanilla%2Bextract%2B001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593061642863309346" /></a><br />After being introduced to the amazing <a href="http://www.thermomix.com.au/">thermomix</a> I just had to learn more about this clever little machine and discovered <a href="http://www.forumthermomix.com/">this forum</a>. There was a discussion about making your own vanilla extract using vanilla beans and vodka, so vodka and <a href="http://vanillaonline.com.au/index.php?p=home">12 vanilla beans</a> purchased and I now have a vanilla infused vodka in my kitchen cupboard. Now this process doesn't happen overnight in fact it will be 6 months before my vanilla extract will be ready for use! I also have to remember to shake the bottle daily so have placed it next to my dish washing liquid, so I will see it and hopefully remember to do this.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gPRyc2D8aqg/TZ6QdjBd0-I/AAAAAAAAAfg/7EVXWUakXVE/s1600/thermomix.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 210px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gPRyc2D8aqg/TZ6QdjBd0-I/AAAAAAAAAfg/7EVXWUakXVE/s320/thermomix.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593066624532730850" /></a><br /><br />Did I buy the <a href="http://www.thermomix.com.au/">thermomix</a> after all that, well no as it does have a very expensive little price tag which is why I am doing my homework well and truly before I purchase so any comments negative and/or positive, I would love to hear them.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-69931489128219646902011-03-31T12:32:00.004+11:002011-03-31T13:03:38.768+11:00Winter EveningsI'm afraid to say the days are drawing in and the evenings getting colder which of course means one thing, winter! A season that many dread, but the knitter absolutely loves, well this knitter does. I mean there is nothing better than the wood fire glowing, knitting in hand and a nice drop of Irish Cream Whisky. Now in the past I have always made my own but this year I have discovered a wonderful Tasmanian made Whisky Cream Liqueur produced in Burnie at <a href="http://hellyersroaddistillery.com.au/">Hellyers Road Distillery</a>. It is absolutely delicious and as they home deliver, two bottles made their way to Shazzas this week! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--R82lbNdaJ0/TZPafQvUdYI/AAAAAAAAAew/JAoSPxBp5tk/s1600/winter%2Bevenings%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--R82lbNdaJ0/TZPafQvUdYI/AAAAAAAAAew/JAoSPxBp5tk/s320/winter%2Bevenings%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590051793101157762" /></a><br />Ahhhhh knitting and whisky cream liqueur, life doesn't get much better than this.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XI_P4njUAzs/TZPafl8i8nI/AAAAAAAAAe4/DTB2CxLvJFo/s1600/cabled%2Bberet%2B003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XI_P4njUAzs/TZPafl8i8nI/AAAAAAAAAe4/DTB2CxLvJFo/s320/cabled%2Bberet%2B003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590051798793777778" /></a><br />I have also been working on another hat, this one is full of lovely cables which I adore knitting and made with a very soft luxurious pure wool, this is a must have for anyone who loves to wear a slouchy beret and is available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71083399/hand-knit-hat-slouchy-cable-beret-leaf">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/detail.asp?id=247705">Madeit</a>.<br /><br />Oh and here is my recipe for Irish Cream, till next time, happy knitting!<br /><br />IRISH CREAM<br />1 small tin condensed milk<br />1 small carton of thickened cream (300ml)<br />1 cup good quality whisky<br />1/4 teaspoon of coconut essence (my friend prefers peppermint so either will do)<br />3 tablespoons of chocolate topping<br />2 eggs<br />1 teaspoon of instant coffee<br /><br />Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor, bottle and store in the fridge.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-31757440483984002592011-03-25T14:40:00.005+11:002011-03-25T14:49:11.639+11:00Retro Food Mill<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eBl-k8thEkc/TYwPRy5W4bI/AAAAAAAAAeg/tl76YwFQ5dQ/s1600/sauce%2Bmaking%2B001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eBl-k8thEkc/TYwPRy5W4bI/AAAAAAAAAeg/tl76YwFQ5dQ/s320/sauce%2Bmaking%2B001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587858036054483378" /></a><br />Asked my mother in law if she still had her food mill, sure enough she did! It had been retired after many years of making Dutch apple sauce and the workings were a bit rusty but a soak in brown vinegar together with a lot of scrubbing with the steel wool and the results are amazing, 'Mouli' is like new again.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mf0eU2anE_M/TYwPSSBgw3I/AAAAAAAAAeo/SDXSQuMeFWY/s1600/sauce%2Bmaking%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mf0eU2anE_M/TYwPSSBgw3I/AAAAAAAAAeo/SDXSQuMeFWY/s320/sauce%2Bmaking%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587858044410184562" /></a><br /><br />and what better way to be put to use but making tomato sauce and relish with lovely tomatoes from the garden.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-60231342451713899842011-03-09T10:40:00.003+11:002011-03-09T11:01:46.777+11:00More Fruity Hats<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ZeTYrBDUDs/TXa-rovGGaI/AAAAAAAAAeA/7V0pSNz9p-0/s1600/fruity%2Bhats%2B014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ZeTYrBDUDs/TXa-rovGGaI/AAAAAAAAAeA/7V0pSNz9p-0/s320/fruity%2Bhats%2B014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581858445050911138" /></a><br /><br />Freshly picked Fruity Hats made from gorgeously soft Bendigo Luxury 8ply in traditional pastel baby shades, now I am not usually fond of pastel baby colours and would much prefer bright, but I am very happy with these.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aw_-Jwl_3jk/TXa_Q_3dKRI/AAAAAAAAAeY/7kz2IX3_5uo/s1600/fruity%2Bhats%2B010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aw_-Jwl_3jk/TXa_Q_3dKRI/AAAAAAAAAeY/7kz2IX3_5uo/s320/fruity%2Bhats%2B010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581859086915152146" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kVaLkaVE9ss/TXa_Qqp939I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/hfj3j_f19UU/s1600/fruity%2Bhats%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kVaLkaVE9ss/TXa_Qqp939I/AAAAAAAAAeQ/hfj3j_f19UU/s320/fruity%2Bhats%2B005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581859081221431250" /></a><br /><br />Available in pink, blue, mint and yellow and made to order in sizes prem through to 2 years from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69490996/fruity-hats-freshly-picked-for-babies">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/detail.asp?id=233080">Madeit</a>.<br /><br />After our Torchwool get together the other night and seeing a very retro scarf hat or scoodie as they are referred to now, time to revisit another pattern and have cast on the winter warmers scarf hat in Oatmeal. <br /><br />till next time, happy knitting!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-46044968189768967482011-03-04T21:12:00.007+11:002011-03-04T21:34:12.522+11:00Berets for WinterI know that it sounds way too early to be talking winter, but here in Tassie at the moment it is f r e e z i n g!!!! So I have finally got some new hat designs out of my head and onto the needles ready for autumn/winter.<br /><br />My love of feather and fan stitch finally found its way into this slouchy beret.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tI2zka88yR0/TXC8ivcPQsI/AAAAAAAAAdw/Gjon8XiVb2o/s1600/hats%2B007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tI2zka88yR0/TXC8ivcPQsI/AAAAAAAAAdw/Gjon8XiVb2o/s320/hats%2B007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580167243348525762" /></a><br /><br />Crocheting granny squares, ahhhhh my favourite thing to do while sitting by the fire, so obviously this too has evolved into a beret.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IBiT0CJ-1DU/TXC8iaLiaNI/AAAAAAAAAdo/JIfzYYc3K-8/s1600/hats%2B001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IBiT0CJ-1DU/TXC8iaLiaNI/AAAAAAAAAdo/JIfzYYc3K-8/s320/hats%2B001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580167237641332946" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y5_OxfmG_8k/TXC8iOAeGoI/AAAAAAAAAdg/BVujHzUwXMY/s1600/black%2Bcrocheted%2Bberet%2B003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y5_OxfmG_8k/TXC8iOAeGoI/AAAAAAAAAdg/BVujHzUwXMY/s320/black%2Bcrocheted%2Bberet%2B003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580167234373687938" /></a><br /><br />These will be the staple hats at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shazzasknits ">Shazzas Knits</a> this year together with the diamond star beret.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-US_2VqexXTE/TXC-VcFAlVI/AAAAAAAAAd4/DjvX3PAsAik/s1600/purple%2Bdiamond%2Bstar%2Bberet%2B002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-US_2VqexXTE/TXC-VcFAlVI/AAAAAAAAAd4/DjvX3PAsAik/s320/purple%2Bdiamond%2Bstar%2Bberet%2B002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580169213835777362" /></a><br /><br />Oh well at least the cold weather is great for knitting and crocheting so until next time, happy knitting!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-51843650411574044082010-09-20T09:52:00.005+10:002010-09-20T10:05:52.777+10:00Ponytail Beanies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TJaio5CmglI/AAAAAAAAAcE/pBvb-QMLnGQ/s1600/hats+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TJaio5CmglI/AAAAAAAAAcE/pBvb-QMLnGQ/s320/hats+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518777216779321938" /></a><br />If you like to wear a ponytail in winter but find your ears getting a bit cold then my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56764595/ponytail-beanie-autumn-rust-with-plaid">Ponytail Beanie</a> could be just what you are looking for. I made this one in a gorgeous Autumn shade of rust and embellished it with a crocheted flower with a plaid fabric covered button in the centre. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TJaipOjk6-I/AAAAAAAAAcM/sLJPHqsTclw/s1600/koala+tea+cosy+010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TJaipOjk6-I/AAAAAAAAAcM/sLJPHqsTclw/s320/koala+tea+cosy+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518777222554774498" /></a><br />I have enjoyed making the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55980747/owl-tea-cosy-made-to-order">Crocheted Owl Tea Cosies</a> so much that I have now added a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56387335/koala-tea-cosy">Koala</a> to the range. He even has some gum leaves and gum nuts embellished on him in case he gets hungry!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-52948710909325094992010-09-03T09:16:00.003+10:002010-09-03T09:51:04.634+10:00Farewell Muse Hats<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TIAwsKHBKtI/AAAAAAAAAb0/eM6iw7Ne_Os/s1600/muse+hats+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TIAwsKHBKtI/AAAAAAAAAb0/eM6iw7Ne_Os/s320/muse+hats+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512459479087655634" /></a><br />This was my first hat design and they have been a great little item but I have retired them to that retro craft room in the sky, but never fear the <a href="http://shazzaspatterns.blogspot.com/2006/02/muse-hat.html">free pattern</a> is still available I just wont be making them anymore for sale, I have six left in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shazzasknits?section_id=5081948">my shop</a>.<br /><br />Still playing around with my new camera, check out this arty shot of one of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/5709392/toddler-flapper-style-hat-1-to-2-years">toddler hats</a> brown and pink a classic combination.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TIAwrhBrmhI/AAAAAAAAAbs/omvX9LLJbcQ/s1600/flapper+baby+hat+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TIAwrhBrmhI/AAAAAAAAAbs/omvX9LLJbcQ/s320/flapper+baby+hat+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512459468059417106" /></a><br /><br />Very pleased to see that <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/products.php?cat=8">Bendigo Woollen Mills</a> are once again producing Rustic in yellow ochre. After seeing <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/people/felicity_kendal_person_page.shtml">Felicity Kendall</a> in <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/goodlife/index.shtml">The Good Life</a> wearing a gorgeous yellow cabled polo neck jumper, I just knew I had to make one!<br /><br />till next time, <br />happy knitting (and crocheting).Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-62003544613201641652010-08-15T13:10:00.003+10:002010-08-15T13:19:39.150+10:00Owl Tea Cosies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TGdbKJdMLxI/AAAAAAAAAbA/OGXyqbK3Qqc/s1600/owl+tea+cosy+167.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TGdbKJdMLxI/AAAAAAAAAbA/OGXyqbK3Qqc/s320/owl+tea+cosy+167.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505469299378892562" /></a><br /><br />It all started with this little guy, I have to admit that I have become obsessed with crocheting owl tea cosies! Not sure where the original pattern comes from but this version was made available in a 1985 issue of New Idea. So if anyone has any info on the original pattern, please leave a comment in the comments section as I would love to know the origin of this gorgeous pattern.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TGdbLTONXwI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/AjZ892A1n2g/s1600/owl+tea+cosy+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TGdbLTONXwI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/AjZ892A1n2g/s320/owl+tea+cosy+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505469319180279554" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TGdbKqHiAPI/AAAAAAAAAbI/b9wUFy-g7aQ/s1600/owl+tea+cosy+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TGdbKqHiAPI/AAAAAAAAAbI/b9wUFy-g7aQ/s320/owl+tea+cosy+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505469308146417906" /></a>Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-56048023553762112472010-07-20T07:46:00.003+10:002010-07-20T07:55:59.780+10:00About TimeI have been doing lots of knitting and crocheting, yes I have discovered that I love crocheting almost as much as knitting! Made this gorgeous shawl for a customer.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TETIh_xPcsI/AAAAAAAAAao/7ThFOIbVxpM/s1600/shawl+and+star+hat+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TETIh_xPcsI/AAAAAAAAAao/7ThFOIbVxpM/s320/shawl+and+star+hat+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737931678053058" /></a><br /><br />I have designed a new hat for <a href="http://shazzasknits.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a> very happy with how it turned out. <br /> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TETIi4dQ1oI/AAAAAAAAAa4/pqIRpp8zWj8/s1600/diamond+and+star+beret+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TETIi4dQ1oI/AAAAAAAAAa4/pqIRpp8zWj8/s320/diamond+and+star+beret+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737946895079042" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TETIickJBbI/AAAAAAAAAaw/FNim6ZZ3mC8/s1600/shawl+and+star+hat+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/TETIickJBbI/AAAAAAAAAaw/FNim6ZZ3mC8/s320/shawl+and+star+hat+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495737939407734194" /></a>Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242977.post-85793577322154232452009-12-18T09:11:00.003+11:002009-12-18T09:39:29.498+11:00Civic Homespun MarketTomorrow will be the last market for 2009, the last chance to come along and pick up a lovely handmade Christmas present. I would have loved to have a few new items for the stall but unfortunately or fortunately I guess, I have been very busy with custom orders in my <a href="http://shazzasknits.etsy.com">Etsy Shop</a>. I will however have some crocheted berets:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/Syqxpq5i9cI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/IFEaE30aleE/s1600-h/crochet+berets+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/Syqxpq5i9cI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/IFEaE30aleE/s320/crochet+berets+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416336831314851266" /></a><br /><br />suitable to wear all year round.<br /><br />As well as fruity baby hats:<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/SyqxqA4TNeI/AAAAAAAAAaY/VLCW1K6dbPc/s1600-h/baby+hats+010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/SyqxqA4TNeI/AAAAAAAAAaY/VLCW1K6dbPc/s320/baby+hats+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416336837215204834" /></a><br /><br />gorgeous shower gifts!<br /><br />tea cosies:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/Syqxquz-PJI/AAAAAAAAAag/PD-5g-SyyA4/s1600-h/aviator+hats+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vSrUEcmj7RM/Syqxquz-PJI/AAAAAAAAAag/PD-5g-SyyA4/s320/aviator+hats+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416336849545084050" /></a><br /><br />and my usual range of hats and knitted accessories. So pop along and say hi, you can read about who else will be there on the Civic Homespun Markets <a href="http://www.civichomespunmarket.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859667986757642982noreply@blogger.com4