And Then There was June

Hello! Hope all is well in your world?

Since I saw you last, have been very, very busy - honestly I have! Never had a moment off from the knitting needles - well yes, I did exagerate there a bit.

So - following on from May's blog, two custom knits were completed and here they are

Both these sweaters went off to the USA - and as the red one proved so popular, a second one will be knitted for my Etsy shop  at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear

This Cable Knit Chunky Wool, cable design hat and infinity scarf can be worn with the decorative band on the front of the scarf or without for a looser fit. - You can find these in my Etsy shop too!

How about two different shawls/scarves for the girls?

I say -  wow!! This shawl is hand knitted in a Merino/Nylon mix and will definitely be an accessory to wear to impress. The geometric design is  modern and sassy!

A Lace and Stripe design Shawl/Scarf - a good colour to blend in with many other items in your wardrobe - you'll also find these two shawls in my Etsy shop.

Might I say at this point, that all my models are friends, family or someone who was unfortunate enough to be in the wrong place when I needed a model!! 

They are real people like you!

Pop along to https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear - see the items in detail and hopefully, you'll love them as much as I do x

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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

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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

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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

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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!


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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!


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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

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Custom Order Done!!

I've been busy since my last blog but still managed to fit in a Custom order Via my Etsy Shop plus sold an woman's Aran wool sweater!

This is what I knitted for a lady in England

Two Slouch Beanie hats - one in red and one in natural black and both knitted in Scottish Double Knitting Wool - If you want a custom order for an adult, contact me via my Etsy shop at

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

or for a custom knit for a child the link to contact me on is

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

The next item....I knitted for my grandaughter's little cuddly bunny. This bunny has been her lifelong friend since birth  and she bunny was becoming a bit tatty....so here is a pic of the scruffy bunny covered up with a dress and cape!

Aw!!

Written by Sandra Bean


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Today's New Listings

A few new listings added today on to my Etsy shop at

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Black Slouch Hat is Unisex and is knitted in Pure Scottish Aran Wool

The Sweater is also Unisex and is also knitted in Pure Scottish Aran wool

Blue Slouch Hat with matching Infinity Scarf is worked in Scottish Double Knitting Wool

Purple Infinity Scarf is Knitted in Chunky Wool

Visit my Etsy shop for further details and sizing

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Today's Little Gem

Just a quick blog to let you see this child's body warmer handknitted in double knitting wool. The design in white is a Fair Isle design and the body of the gilet is a shade of Raspberry
The hood has a very snuggley, white fluffy trim and 5 man made buttons complete the sleeveless cardigan  It is knitted to fit a girl of age 4 - 5 years and can be worn over a sweater, "T" shirt or blouse. A very versatile,essential item for any little ladies wardrobe!

Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwearKids for details of price and other information


Written by Sandra Bean

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Thoughts........

When I should be doing the knitting I'm on, I'm usually  thinking about my next project!

Silly really as I really should be concentrating on the project I'm working on then I wouldn't have to re-do bits!!

I working on a ladies sweater just now but have ordered yarn for a man's jumper and I don't even have a  pattern in my head for the aforementioned jumper!

Anyway, here in Scotland during the later part of May and the early part of June, I've been able to sit outside in the garden to knit. I did a man's pure wool Aran in Navy which is in my Etsy shop on https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScottishKnitwear?=hdr_shop_menu and here is a picture of the sweater worn by model Gordon

Then I went on to knit a custom knit baby blanket in powder blue and white for a baby not yet born

- how cute is this!

The original baby blanket that this is based on is also in my Etsy shop and knitted in all white.

(Did I say I do custom knits??)

That's really all I've done since last month, but I had a wee holiday in the south of the UK and visited my grandaughters so.....as I adore them, here are a couple of pics!

Ruby Ellen Rose who was 1 year old on 5th June chewing on a hairbrush as toothy pegs bothering her!

Grandaughter, Alexandra - note the missing bottom tooth!!

Take care of yourselves until next time!

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