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

Something For The Girls!

Hello to you!

Been a rather busy month for me considering we have had a heatwave here for a couple of days -well this is Scotland - land of hills and rivers 'cos we get rain and lots of it.

Usually the month of June is a quiet month for me but I managed to finish one Custom Order

which I think I showed you earlier this month being knitted up. This is now happily living with it's new owner in England. If you look on https://scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk you will see this jumper for sale as a Made To Order and is available in loads of colours -

as you can see here.

Now, this poncho has been with me a while. I am not the best photographer so decided that it wasn't the poncho's fault it wasn't selling - it was the faults of the photographer - namely moi!
A wee spot of re-photography was called for - what do you think

This is showing the poncho loose and this other one

shows the poncho with a belt, giving it a totally different look - sophisticated and unique
The poncho can be Custom Ordered too in a variety of colour choices so -

pick your favourite colour and feel good in your made to order poncho!

Sometimes we gals just want to slip something on and leave the house - still look good without  hassle - here is the hassle free cardigan for cool days

Hand Knitted in a Chunky Yarn - this Edge to Edge Cardigan has a cable twist added to the fronts and neckline, two deep pockets for "stuff" and side vents to give freedom of movement. Imagine this with a wide leather belt or a scarf for yet another look - and yes, it can be Custom Ordered in a variety of colours - so ahem -

here they are!

Now, just had to do something for the little ladies!

This little cardigan has been knitted in a sparkly Lavender yarn. With lace designs to the fronts and sleeves. This is a Once Only knit and once it is sold, it is gone! It has been knitted to fit 12 - 18 months

All of these marvellous knits can be found on the website

 https://scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk  and

https://scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com

See me writing and chatting on

 https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

Keeping in touch with the outside world on

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

and posting bonnie pictures on

https://www.pinterest.com/ScotKnitter

Look after yourselves 'til next time,

Sandra

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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You are very welcome to visit my sites and see my day to day chat.

Take care out there 'til I write again,

Sandra x

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

No Snow For Me!

As you have probably seen in the weather forecasts, news bulletins and newspapers, many parts of Scotland and England were hit by heavy snowfalls in the early days of February - but not in my part of Scotland! the Scottish Borders haven't as much as a flake of the white stuff falling - actually temperatures reaching 16 degrees centigrade! I sell knitwear.....what do I need these temperatures for in February?????

Moaning about the lack of snow apart, it's not been a bad old month.
Had a few day's away from the daily grind and went sight seeing, had long walks and generally did 'stuff" then work came in by the bucket load and in a short space of time! I am always amazed when I get a roll of customers all at once......then nothing for weeks and weeks - that's life!

One thing I never moan about is that I don't have to commute to work.....I just toddle over to my knitting space...then sit down.
The reason I'm saying this is that I've just come back from a wee car journey and had my beloved Radio 2 playing cheerily away.....then came the Road Report....M25 -lane 7 to lane 10 closed southbound due to accidents and the M6 drivers have lost the will to live.......oh I feel smug!

Knitting wise I finished a Custom Knit  Hoodie for a little chap and it's on it's way to Australia. I popped the photographs on to my Etsy shop scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.com so that is you want a Custom Knit in any size from 25" (63.5 cms) to 44" (112 cms) and in your choice of colour just click on the "Request Custom Order" icon on the left hand side my shop page.

Next a couple of Custom orders have appeared in my inbox.
You might remember this blue sweater dress with matching cowl? I did this in 2017 and someone has contacted me and asked for a copy, to be done in a shade of Pure Scottish Aran Wool called Woodland

I've made a good start to this so if you keep an eye on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups
you'll see a sneak peak - possibly tomorrow -of the work in progress.

Then someone has sent me a pattern of this Vintage Hoodie which they want done in the natural Aran Cream Colour

Once knitted up, this will also go on to my Etsy shop so others can ask for a Custom Knit!

So that's my February in a nutshell.
Speaking of which, time to go out to the patio and sweep up the nutshells and bits of suet balls that I put out for the messy garden birds.

Take care of yourselves out there and hope life treats you well until we chat again

Written by Sandra Bean

scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.co.uk
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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