A QUICK CATCH UP

 Hello! I can't believe I haven't written a blog since 2019! Did you miss me??? Ummm let's leave that question for now.

With the lockdowns of 2020 and shops being closed, like most online sellers, I had a bumper year of knitting sales - I actually had to "persuade" my sisters to help me with orders - well perhaps persuade is not the word but I'm sure they enjoyed helping me!

2021 has followed a more normal pattern - busy in January and February but  now trailing off during late spring and will be so in to summer then - hopefully- picking up in early autumn. 

My orders just now are from shops who are ordering Shetland Wool sweaters for their winter stock.

On my website - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear you'll see that I have added a great selection of 

ready to wear children's hand knitted Jumpers and Cardigans - worked in either a blend of wool with acrylic or less expensive all acrylic hand knits with cable patterns - here are one or two to for your perusal

This little beauty fits age 2 - 3 years - and is in the cosy shade of Raspberry Pink

Again, age 2 - 3 years in Teal Blue with two deep pockets to keep precious "stuff" in!

For pretty princesses, this peach coloured hooded jacket fits 18 months to 2 years and will be so much admired.

The menfolk haven't been forgotten about either - jumpers and cardigans made to order in a wide variety of colours and knitted to your size requirements

You can see Scottish Knitwear For Kids And Grownups  also on 

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear

Feel free to pop over to any of the sites - like, follow, browse or message me if you have any questions

Written by Sandra Bean

Autumn Winds

It really looks as though up here in Scotland, Autumn has begun - now it's Woolie Jumper Weather!

Speaking of which, it's been a very busy time knitting-wise at https://scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.store - there have been Custom Orders for some super items

 This is just some on the Shetland Wool that arrived for the order for a hooded sweater - this is now a work in progress, so when it's finished, keep an eye on https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups for the finished item

Mid August another order came along for a Pure Scottish Aran Wool cardigan in the shade of Autumn - so here is the finished result !

This is the back view which gives a fair idea of the pattern. The new owner loves it very much- The original cardigan is for sale on  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear

in the colour of Brownstone - go take a look or you too might want a Custom Knit.

Sales of ready to wear has gone well too1 I sold this Pure Scottish Aran Wool sweater to England and as it was a popular item - It can still be found on https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear as a Made to order item - so it would be my pleasure to knit another for you.

         

 This Pure Scottish Aran Hat was sold to the Costume Department of a Theatre in England! 

For children, these two items were sent to Southern Ireland 

 They were very much admired http://www.scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.store and also my Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear - I've kept them on the websites as Made to Order which can be knitted in a variety of colours and sizes so again - have a wee look 

This little set of hat and mitts were sent all the way to Louisana US for a little person who will look so cute wearing something so unique 

Now - just today I became a winner!!! I am frequently  over at a Facebook website called  Share A Seller UK Crafts - and I won the prize of a wee advert lasting a week - must brag about this so here is the ad

I am so chuffed - absolutely knocked out!!

I recently popped  picture of myself on my Twitter page https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter as I think that if you are selling it lets people see who they are buying from - ummm perhaps not a good idea -  but for anyone who doesn't scare easily - here I am - see what I mean!!!!!

Now - let's end this blog with a wee joke - 

Hope you like it and I'll be back (no that is not a threat - really it's not!) next month.

Enjoy the early days of Auumn

Last Blog Of The Year!

Well Hello!

It's nearly the end of the year and I thought I'd pop in to say hello!
You will be pleased to hear this is not a big blog this evening - it's the season of goodwill and I have a lot of goodwill to a glass of white wine that is at my elbow awaiting me finishing this!

Exciting news this time though - I now have my own website

scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk and even if I say so myself, I think it's going to be a good one!

Nip over and have a wee look!

I had a very busy time leading up to Christmas - so many Custom Knits were ordered for Christmas  - it really was the year of the Custom Knit - these orders came from my Etsy site at scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com

I also started selling on Folksy - another site address coming up here (sorry)
https://www.folksy.com/shops/ScottishKnitwear - this is also a fledgling site.

Now you may say with these two places to sell from, why does she need another personal website?
You see, I realised not everyone is on Etsy or Folksy - some people just enjoy looking at websites without having to join a group or check in as a guest so.......that's my excuse for having another site!

I have popped two new items on to all 3 sites - the first is :-

This beauty is knitted to fit a little boy, age 2 - 3 years - if you like it, go and have a look at any site

This has been knitted in Pure Scottish Aran Knitwear - a cardigan for a woman in the colour of Sandstone and sporting 7 Leather buttons to fasten - pure classic cardigan

All that's left is for me to wish you a very Happy New Year  - may 2019 bring you happiness and prosperity x

Written by

Sandra Bean

I'm Back!

Hello and sorry not to have been around much but just been busy!

Since I last met you, I have been to Craft Fairs - sold lots of stuff!
Have knitted more Custom Orders than I could shake a stick at and have started another shop on Folksy - still filling up this shop, but you'll see me on

https://www.folksy.com/shops/ScottishKnitwear

If you are full of good cheer - nip over and have a wee look!

Because I've been so busy with Custom Orders, only one new item in my shops

A Hand Knitted Child's Hooded Jacket to fit age 4 - 5 years but can be Custom Knit to your choice of colour and size!

A photograph of a work in progress

a man's Pure Aran Wool, Cardigan in Black - you'll see the original cardigan is still for sale in my shops in grey.

Lastly, a picture of part of my stall taken two weeks ago at Traquair House near Innerleithen, Scottish Borders

Told you I had been busy!

Written by Sandra Bean

https://www.folksy.com/shops/ScottishKnitwear

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/ScottishKnitwear

https://www.twitter.com/ScotKnitter 

www.pinterest.com/ScotKnitter

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://scottishknitwear.blogspot.co.uk

A Yarn In May

Happy May to you all!

I've been fairly busy during April and thought I'd show what I'd been up to - you can find all my items for sale in my Etsy shop on

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear

A Man's Pure Aran Wool Sweater with Crossover neck and intricate Cable Design - chest size is 42-44" (107-112 cms) but can be Custom Knit in your size and choice of color.

A Unisex Sweater with Crew Neck in Pale Grey and Fits Chest Size 38-40" (96.5 - 112 cms) but again can be Custom Knit on request

A selection of hand knitted hats in either pure wool or Chunky Yarn - all with very intricate designs and very individual.

Must go now - more yarn to spin and knits to do!

See you in June.

Written by Sandra Bean

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear

https://twitter.com/GraBean

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://uk.pinterest.com/capelaw

April In Winter!

Hello! I want to say Spring has sprung, but Scotland is suffering from an overdose of snow......won't complain as it's good for business!

Since we last chatted in March, my sales have been not bad from both my Etsy shop and from Custom Orders.
Knitting wise.....well here is the selection of items done during March!

This is the side view of a ladies wrap in Pure Scottish Aran Wool - a great alternative to a jacket in Spring and cooler Summer Days - you'll see more pictures of this on 

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear

Next I did a woman's slouch hat - this is worked in Scottish Double Knitting Wool in an Autumn shade and can also be found on Etsy

An Infinity Scarf comes next also in 100% Pure Aran Wool from Scotland 

Now for the Small Humans! A wee baby cardigan in brushed yarn which is sooo soft. Now for a little surprise - this cardigan comes with a free baby bonnet  - same colour but in a slightly different pattern - see my Etsy shop for details of such a bargain!

Now these are rather special! Arm Warmers based on an 18th Century design. The yarn for these was sourced by me here in Scotland...the sheep was raised here - it's wool dyed here and spun here - a very authentic looking pair of Arm Warmers

Hope you like the items you see and trot along to my Etsy shop for further details.

Written by Sandra Bean

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://twitter.com/GraBean

https://uk.pinterest.com/capelaw

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

What the Lady Did!

Hello! Nearly the end of February and have I been busy from the beginning of the month right up to today!

One of the things I like about knitting is that I can do so many different things and although they are all knitted - I can get so many different looks.

So here we go:

This jumper was a custom knit for a lady who has ordered from me before via my Facebook page

This little cardigan has been knitted to fit a baby girl aged 6 - 9 months and looks so warm and comfortable! I chose these colours as I don't see any reason as to why babies have to be dressed up in blue and pink only! You'll find this on my children's website https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwearKids

Here is a Pure Scottish Aran wool Cardigan with a stand up collar, wooden toggle buttons and a traditional design which looks great with the modern cardigan.
You'll find this on my other website https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottishKnitwear?=hdr_shop_menu

Now lastly, for those who have been following me (you mean you haven't!!) you'll know that I have knitted for Outlander so here is a latest make

This Scottish shawl is knitted in the yarn as close to 18th century yarn as can be found.
The wrist warmers are cosy and practical as was all working clothes in the 18th century

So, that's it for now but I must  warn you that I will be back to show you more next month!


Written by Sandra Bean

https://twitter.com/GraBean

https://uk/pinterest.com/capelaw

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottishKnitwear?=hdr_shop_menu

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwearKids

https://www.facebook.com/sandra.bean.3348

What I've Been Up To!!

Haven't been blogging for while - just too busy with projects, finishing projects and generally getting on with my wee business!

These are my latest knits  for adults and you'll see them in

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottishKnitwear?=hdr_shop_menu

Thick, comfortable and not too expensive Pure Aran Wool or Pure Wool items

Now, also been working on stuff for the kids so these you will find on

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwearKids

Take a visit to the websites and see what you can find .


Written by Sandra Bean

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottishKnitwear?=hdr_shop_menu

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwearKids

https://uk.pinterest.com/capelaw

https://twitter.com/GraBean

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwear