This is my place to chronicle the simple pleasures of my life.....I knit, crochet and sew etc. I'm a proud Mommy, a wife and above all a soul of living light. Join me on a journey to inspiration amongst craft or life.....

Monday, September 15, 2014

Pictures post











If you'd like a custom piece of crochet just let me know :)
xxK

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

A bush baby

This cute little wallaby eats grass right near our lounge room window most mornings....I noticed the other day she had a super cute baby on board and it has just started to get interested in the outside world. It just doesn't get any cuter!!!



Sunday, August 3, 2014

Aviatrix love!

The pattern is this one (the original and the best) Aviatrix-hat 
The KAL is almost finished now but the designers ravelry group is here just-jussi
I had so much fun whipping up four of these brilliant and cute little hats.
You really should give the pattern a go - it's simple and quick :)





Saturday, July 26, 2014

70's style anyone?

I test knitted the boys version of a 70's inspired poncho...

Designer - The barbarian horde

It is part of a Red riding hood yarns yarn club.

Patterns are due for public release Dec 2014 - Fox and Bunny

Monday, July 21, 2014

Sunday, June 29, 2014

My kitchen garden...and some plants.

My edible garden right next to the back door - we're growing sage, parsley, oregano, curry plant, spring onions, bergamot, nasturtium....


patchouli

birds eye chilli

Three baby birds who just flew the nest...

dwarf pomegranate


Friday, June 27, 2014

'Waiting for the washing'


'Waiting for the washing'
Knit is a 'hotshot for teddies' pattern.....

Monday, June 23, 2014

Beanie and slouch test knitting...

Muriwai test knit - one for baby, one for hubby...

 

Sand swirl test knit

Chateau test knit

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Mystery shawl knit-a-long - Starts July 24th.......

I'm so excited......One of my favorite designers is holding a mystery shawl knit-a-long!!!!

The details:
It starts July 24th 2014
The pattern is discounted to $1.50 for the duration of the MKAL
There is multiple yarn weights.
It is very pretty and wraps up the e-book that is a delicate hearts lace.
There will be prizes as well as lots of fun.

The link:
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-barbarian-horde/2952118/1-25#6

The badge:



Please come and join in the fun and make yourself something pretty!!!!
xxK



Thursday, June 19, 2014

For us and for you.....

Barley beanie for hubby

Burnt beanie - test knit

elegant tyranny - my entry into the stitchseekers KAL


Marjie - my entry into the BDD 'Julia Stanfield' KAL

Friday the 13th of June 2014 - full moon.


Buttons in the mail - from 'Buttons by Benji'

One of our winter strawberry haul

We grew a love heart!!!!!

Test knit of puffed rice shrug for 'Dansk'