Monthly Archives: April 2014

‘Portreath’ Reversible socks pattern in The Knitter 71

by Faye Perriam Posted on April 29, 2014

I’m so excited about this pattern. Reversible socks! This came about sort of accidently, I created the stitch pattern, tweaked it in illustrator and then was swatching to see what it would look like. Happy with the results, I cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Knitting, Knitting Patterns, The Knitter | Tagged Cables, Lace, reversible socks, violet green | 2 Comments

Easter ramblings

by Faye Posted on April 22, 2014

I hope everyone had a lovely Easter! My weekend started out well, we went to collect a sofa from the lovely Kate at work, which prompted several shiftings around our living room to see what worked best. We’ve been living … Continue reading →

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Operation Sewing Box

by Faye Posted on April 15, 2014

I’ve decided it’s time I gave my sewing box some love. Shamefully, it’s been sat like this in my living room for sometime now as I continue to put more stuff in it and never really throw anything away. Today … Continue reading →

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An exciting crochet find!

by Faye Posted on April 15, 2014

I found this lovely crochet blanket last week in a vintage shop in Shoreham-by-Sea for a mere £12! It needs some love in a few places and will eventually be replaced by this blanket I’m crocheting in Erika Knight Vintage … Continue reading →

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Just a little bit of spring for you!

by Faye Posted on April 12, 2014

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Squeee!

by Faye Posted on April 11, 2014

I’ve reached the end of a knitting deadline, so I decided to treat myself to some pretty fabric and get sewing! I’ve decided to recreate this floral skirt, which cost me 50p in a charity shop. It’s made with 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Fabric, Sewing | 1 Comment

My Hat Design Workshop and Gwythian pattern now on iTunes

by Faye Posted on April 9, 2014

My Hat Knitting Design Workshop from Issue 63 is now available for just £2.99 through The Knitter app on Apple Newsstand, for iPhone and iPad. Not only does this include the knitting pattern for Gwythian, my latest hat design, there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Knitting Patterns, The Knitter | Tagged design your own hat, Gwythian hat knitting pattern, the knitter, workshop | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday Mum!

by Faye Posted on April 6, 2014

It was Mum’s birthday this week and I recently succeeded in getting her back into knitting (I think sending her my first published pattern in the Knitter may have played a part – there was also a tempting sweater pattern … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Crafts, Handmade, Sewing, Things to Make | Tagged fabric, hand sewn, needle roll, sewing, today we made | 3 Comments

FO Friday – Aleph Cardigan

by Faye Posted on April 4, 2014

I have been meaning to post this picture for ages, after blocking my finished Aleph cardigan back in November! I had some problems knitting the sleeves, but fixed them (after some frogging and re-knitting) and this cardigan became a firm winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Uncategorized | Tagged aleph, annie baker, cardigan knitting pattern, hannah cuviello, rachel coopey | 1 Comment