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

Reach For The Chocolate!

Good Morning to you!

I can't believe we are in the middle of the year already - if anyone is interested I calculated there is 198 days to go until Christmas - just so's you know.

I added two new items to
https:scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk and

https:scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com  this month.

The first is a pink, soft and lovely dusky pink, women's cowl neck sweater with a cable design

I made the neckline wide and reaching from shoulder to shoulder to give the jumper a touch of 1950's glamour. When you visit the websites you will see that you can Custom Order this item in your size and colour choice from the colours available. I have had one Custom order for it already and here is the order being knitted up

The buyer chose the colour Atlantic - and it does look like spots of light blue /white on the oceon.

Now! Here we go with the chocolate bit!

This little model was doing so well modelling this little hand knitted hoodie for a 4-5 year old . As any top model will tell you, modelling can be pretty boring and when you are a wee tot - even more boring.
Halfway through the session, my little diva ran away down the garden with me and her mum in hot pursuit! She ran into her dad's shed and we managed to get a quick photo in there so we could finish the session quickly.

It  was mum to the rescue with White Chocolate Drops and the promise of a trip to the swing park later that finally did the trick so....note to self - when you work with little humans - always have a supply of chocolate in the handbag!

You must admit though, the wee model did a marvellous job in the end and is a wee charmer

The model who did the cowl neck jumper did not receive chocolate!!


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Sandra x