SOON BE AUTUMN!

I have a confession to make....are you ready for this??  I DON'T LIKE SUMMER!  There, got it said at last! I'm more of an Autumn bird - you know, golden leaves, cosy log fires and no sport on the TV!

The one good thing about the summer sport on TV is that while my hubby is glued to the screen, I can sit in a chair, quite happily ignored by the other half - just sitting there in my own world with knitting needles clicking out their soothing sound.

I have been quite busy selling items as well as kitting them - two orders have come in for this sweater from the same customer in Norfolk, England

in the colours Cobalt Blue and Rust. then  I knitted this pair of fingerless mitts in Shetland wool, listed them on my Etsy website www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear and they sold very, very quickly - good eh??  

Now, last year, or was it the year before perhaps -  I had an order from a shop in Utah USA for 5 x long line hooded coats - so this year I was so pleased to receive an order for another 3! The pink one has been done so still two to be done - one in cream and one in white.

Enough now of the orders - can I let you see 3 little jumpers that are ready to purchase from the website?

These are little beauties! The rust one fits age 3 - 4 years, The silver grey fits age 1 - 2 years and the old

gold one fits age 2 - 3 years - nip over to the website and have a good browse!

Can't remember if I showed you my hat's and scarves - but here is a wee selection of quality wool warmers for Autumn

Hats and Cowls in Pure Wool - another three reasons to look at what's on offer on my Etsy website

Want to see what else is for sale? 

Hand Knitted Long Line Hooded Jacket in Pure Shetland Wool - look at the deep pockets here 

So - that's a wee catch up of things - will be back in touch soon so until then, take care out there

Sandra Bean

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

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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

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

What Scottish Knitwear Does!

The latest item in my collection from scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk was published last week.

An ideal wear for the girls for Autumn, Winter and Early Spring, this Chunky Knit Hoodie is a mix of  Acrylic Yarn and Alpaca. With it's traditional Cable pattern, deep ribbing cross over neckline leading up to the hood and with two, side vent deep pockets, this is a must the colder seasons

The colour it has been knitted in is Ice Blue  but the last picture shows all the colours it can be knitted in should you want a Custom Hand Knit in your size and colour choice.

You can contact me at the website above or via my Etsy shop

on sottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com

via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

Working on another project just now so had better get cracking with that

Have a relaxing weekend,

Sandra

Hello out there!

Can't believe I haven't written a blog for so long - just busy doing whatever stuff came my way.

The last time i wrote a blog, it was snowing here and now, here I am slurping water and melting in a heatwave.

Now although everyone is out there in shorts and tiny tops, I am thinking of Autumn and Winter!

I'm sure you think I have a whole toolbox of loose screws knitting heavyweight items in the middle of the afore mentioned heatwave, but in my own way, I'm trying to keep one or perhaps 2 seasons ahead.

This is the latest item in my websites scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk

and  scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com

This is knitted in an Acrylic yarn with 25% Wool Mix - it's lighter than Pure Aran and cheaper!

These are the colours you can choose from if you want a Custom Hand Knit done in your size.

My lovely model in the picture is a very tall girl, so if you are a tiny person like me, the edge will rest further down the leg - or if even taller than the model, further up!

This jacket has a hood and two pockets, but it can be knitted with a collar instead of a hood or minus the pockets.

I have been busy with another two projects - but as soon as I can, I'll have them modelled and on my websites for your perusal and hopefully purchase!

If you visit scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com - I have a sale of All Pure Scottish Aran Wool Sweaters and Cardigans - 30% off!!! Sale is on until June 9th - a change to buy for Father's Day or think ahead to Christmas and spread the cost!

Written by Sandra Bean

Links for you to delve into when you have time - go on go on - nip over to have a look

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

www.pinterest.com/ScotKnitter

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104


Bye for now

A Chill Wind Blows In Scotland

Hello to you!

I have been busy since last time I posted a blog. Really, have stayed as far away from the cold as possible and did a bit of knitting and I hope you've noticed the new banner at the top of my page and the new logo - if not.....nip back and have a wee look and let me know what you think. The logo and the banner may be new, but you can expect the same high quality knitwear from   scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk

Now, I have been busy with children's cosy items. I know Winter is dragging on, but here I think the worst of Winter is yet to come and in parts of Europe and the US - they need snow shovels to get out of the house

I've also been busy finishing of Custom Orders for Men's jumpers and Cardigans since last we met but for now, here is a small selection of the latest items on scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk

A Hand Knitted Pure Scottish Aran Cardigan with Leather Buttons to fasten

Knitted in a Chunky Acrylic Yarn for easy care, this little jacket is worked in a shade of Heather and has  six heart shaped, ice chip buttons to fasten. The little hat has two pom pom's and If I have to say so myself will look so warm, smart and fashionable on a little girl aged 2 - 3 years

Another Hand Knitted Chunky Jacket for a little lad aged 4 - 5 years. Cobalt Blue With 6 buttons to fasten and buttons on wrist bands and on lower edge of jacket for a smart look

Two ways to wear this warm bright and very versatile cowl - wear it around the shoulders to look good with a jumper - wear it under your coat or wrap it over your head on a cold day. Worked using three strands of double knitting yarn twisted together - knitted in raspberry, light green and gold

Lastly, a hand knitted jacket with hood and two pockets and a Cable Knit design - all to fit age 4 - 5 years 

All these items and many more are available on my website and the other selling sites below 

Now, must dash, something waiting patiently on the needles for me to pick it up and get on with it!

Written by Sandra Bean

scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk

scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com

https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwearhttp://scottishknitwear.blogspot.co.uk

https://www.shop-scotland.com/members/scottish-knitwear-kids-grown-ups/

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

If you wish to contact me via e-mail  - scottishknitwear@btinternet.com

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