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 

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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 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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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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