Exploding brain = Relaxation needed

Wow, what a huge gap between my first post and this one (its almost embarrassing). The goal is to post at least every second day, but lately I've been getting back into the groove of studying, working, having a boyfriend, keeping a house tidy and maybe some crafting on the side so blogging kind of went on the way side.  But assignments are done and dusted now (hence the exploding brain, I sadly even had a burst of crying in the middle of one assignment!) and I've now got some stock to get ready :) (hence the relaxation).

I did finish my scarf that I was working on for knitting class, i'll photo it for the next blog. I also learnt how to cable knit which I surprisingly found really fun :) I'll photo that for the next post as well.

Patons pattern

I have also started knitting squares for this blanket. Way fun :) So satisfying seeing them stack up in a pile.

I also made some baby travel packs. The idea started from being requested to make a pair of fabric booties in a neutral colour for a baby shower. So I picked a green print with snails and toadstools on it and made the booties, then I decided they needed a matching bib...and burb cloth...and a bag to 1. fit it all in and 2. when empty be used as a handy carry pack for nappies, rash cream ect. So I made 4 sets. Bens sister brough the two and I have two left to add to my felt store so check there if your interested :)

Neutral colour baby travel pack

 

 

 

 

floral pink and wool baby travel pack

I just had to share a photo of this bib, It makes me wish I had a daughter to dress her in quaint accessories that warm my heart. 

That's it for the night people, if you are purchasing from my shop and have come from here tell me and i'll add a little gift with your purchase :) 

berry bars & knitting class

tomorrow night is the third gathering of the knitting group I've joined, we are all cheerful beginners with a lovely teacher who is forever patient and wonderfully organized.

I've only ever knitted scarves, in a straight line, using just plain ole knit stitch. My aunt taught me how when I was about 10 (she gave in after days of annoying questions and being watched over her shoulder) So learning more about knitting has been great and so far I've mastered the purl stitch, learnt how to knit with giant 12mm needles (felt like tree stumps!), made a cowl and have been shown how to stitch the ends together using a third needle, that was stressful :), how to sew my loose ends tidily away, how to thread thick yarn into a needle eye easily and how to knit a flower. Whew! looking at that big list feels tiring, good think learning it all has been such fun. Hmmm....wonder whats on the agenda for Monday night?

On another note I also did some baking this week, some yummy yummy breakfast berry bars, I used this recipe. Instead of using all raspberries I used a box of mixed frozen berries and it turned out great. You can't really leave them around too long though as the base becomes soggy after 3 or 4 days, even in an air tight container. But good luck having them around longer than that anyway! When I came across this recipe I was looking for something to take for our next knitting group but two of the ladies are gluten free, does anybody have any yummy gluten free recipes out there that they are willing to share? It would be much appreciated.

Mmmm yummy berry goodness!

Until next time
- Tracy