A Window Into My World

It's been  funny month up here in Scotland. We seem to have gone from high summer to early Autumn in  fast eye blink!

The rowans are bright red, the jackdaws (cheeky little blighters) have pecked the apples on the tree and, somehow, the atmosphere has changed - all very much the start of the Autumn.

Someone was daft enough to suggest to me I had a nice big craft room and lots of pigeon holes for my yarns similar to what you see in yarn shops so - do you really want to see where my workspace - watch the video I put a longer version on my Twitter page at https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter and it went down rather well - ach, no - jist  wee exageration there!

So, as I said it is a wee bit Autumnal here so an Aran jacket with a hood was finished off for an age 4 - 5 years so I popped it on this little model - didn't she do a grand job?

You'll find this little number in www.scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com which is my Etsy shop or my new website at scottishknitwear.patternbyetsy.com - it can also be Custom Knit in your size and colour choice as there is a great variety of colours on a chart that I have also popped on the websites - spoiling you eh?

Did I mention that I have a shop too on my Facebook page? No? That's not like me to forget tsk tsk - you'll find it at https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups - go have  browse and if there is anything you like just click on the website address or just on the "Shop Now" button.

My little favourite on the month is this little Cerise Baby Cardigan to fit age 9-12 months

Much cuteness and find much cuteness on any of the websites or in the Facebook shop or on my Pinterest page at  www.pinterest.com/ScotKnitter

Now, I ask you, if you live outwith Scotland and think your ancestors came from Scotland but you're not sure what part, here is a map of Scotland and the lands owned by the various clans - hope you find it informative and interesting

Hope you enjoyed the reading of this blog and will catch up with you soon

Written by Sandra Bean
Scottish Knitwear For Kids And Grown Ups

Better Late Than Never!

I'm starting with an apology! This is my August Blog.....in September.....but I've been busy....honestly I have!!

Actually, August has been a time for Custom Knits which are always welcome!

The first one to come along was this wrap, knitted in Pure Scottish Aran Wool in a shade called Heather which was sent to South Australia

This was fast followed by a gentleman in London who wanted a sweater with a polo neck still in Pure Aran Wool in a Natural Shade - that is still a work in progress so I'll post a picture of it in my next blog. Next is a chap who wants a Custom Knit of this cardigan

but in a different size. Thought that might be the end of it but another message arrived for a Custom knit for this Baby Cardigan and Matching Hat - the original of this is in my Etsy shop on https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear - if you also want a Custom Knit!

Another Custom Knit Request arrived for this little hoodie but in Beige which is still a work in progress but will post the finished item once I have it modelled.

Needless to say, I have taken on two Production Partners to help me with the work as Scottish Knitwear, I hope, is on the ascent!

As long as I'm chatting, can I show you some Christmas items that are in my Etsy shop just now for children (I know, I know - the "C" word has been spoken!) 

This has been knitted to fit a child aged 2 - 3 years but can be Custom Knit to fit any age or size - even an adult!

Hand Knitted for a baby but can also be done in other sizes.....then lastly.........

A little 

 threesome - again for a baby but can be knitted to the size (or colour) you want.

Now this is a beauty - a Hand Knitted Beanie Hat in Pure Scottish Aran Wool in Red - warmth on the coldest of days!

Phew - ow can you understand why I'm late this month in posting my blog? Oh oh, nearly forgot - I did an interview in August for this article on Craft people!!

Now I do believe I need to go lie down after all this creativity!! 

I don't know if I mentioned to you before, but I also have a shop on

https://www.numonday.com/shop/scottish-knitwear-for-kids-and-grown-ups

It's a new selling sight -and very early days and still finding it's feet but take a look at the site and give it a boost - from little acorns etc., 

Will be back at some point to let you see the latest makes but, if you want a Custom Knit please order early for Christmas - business in the knitwear section hots up in the cold weather - so don't be left out in the cold!

Written by Sandra Bean

https://www.nuonday.com/shop/scottish-knitwear-for-kids-and-grown-ups

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

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

https://www.pinterest.com/ScotKnitterhttps://www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

Visit these links to learn more about Scottish Knitwear For Kids And Grown Ups - you're always welcome for a visit and haste ye' back!

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 Sandra Did!

Hello and how have you been? Hopefully winter is now over - had enough now....take it away please!!

A quick update to let you see the latest makes - mostly for little people this month

This little handknitted cardigan fits a baby girl 6 - 9 months and is in a shade of Raspberry/Purple with a subtly coloured yoke, rib bands and wrist bands.

A little Lavender and white cardigan, handknitted  again for a baby girl. The white buttonhole and button band is knitted in white to show off the lavender heart shaped buttons. The lace design is on the back and both fronts

Lastly another baby girl matinee jacket. cardigan for 6 - 9 months with lacy design front, back and above wrist bands - 6 matching buttons make this a super wee gift

This hoodie is handknitted to fit age 2 - 3 years. The two toggle buttons open the front for easy putting on and pulling off - knitted in a soft Aran wool

Lastly - hand knitted beanie hat knitted using Peruvian Highland Wool - fits head circumference 22-24"

That's the work since we last met so....hope you keep well until my next visit to your screen!


Written by Sandra Bean

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear?ref=seller_platform_mcnav

https://twitter.com/GraBean

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://uk.pinterest.com/capelaw

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