tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69049872088864297832024-02-19T14:49:20.242+00:00RAINBOW FEETKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-24266711308108782582013-08-25T14:51:00.001+01:002013-08-25T14:51:50.746+01:00A New Ball or TwoSince I last blogged a few new colour combinations have hit the shop :). The most recent ones are inspired by Halloween colours and the arrival of winter. I'm thinking ahead as most of my customers are in the US and I know you are all just itching to cast on for Autumn!<br />
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Custom requests are hotting up, but please keep them coming - I love custom orders! Drop me a convo at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns">Twisted Limone</a> if you want to request a colour (bearing in mind I am going on holiday for a week on 14 September) :)<br />
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At looooong last I think my sock knitting mojo has returned! I have some lovely self-striping balls I've been selfishly saving for myself. These balls are not my usual uniform stripes and I'm very much looking forward to seeing how they turn out. I'm just about to cast on for the first sock, so stay tuned for updates.<br />
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The top ball is a few rows of lime green, then dark green, then variegated pink (almost watermelon(ish). <br />
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KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-40719378616931105382013-07-20T13:23:00.002+01:002013-07-20T13:26:51.747+01:00Sunny Shop UpdatesI'm sitting here in the sunshine typing this blog post. It is truly wonderful having this heat wave here in the UK, for once I feel as if I've had a summer! <br />
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Life has been a bit hectic recently and very up and down over the last few weeks, I've had a funeral, a 21st (not mine!) and I've been busy with both shops. I'm trying to find time for knitting, crocheting, my art work and I also want to lose myself in a really good book. There really are just not enough hours in the day - I need to win the lotto and give up work!<br />
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Below are the latest new colourways to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/twistedlimonedesigns">Twisted Limone</a> and I've added a few more earring designs to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silvermoonflowers">Silver Moonflowers</a> today.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Karen :)<br />
Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-7311274010983656142013-07-08T14:51:00.000+01:002013-07-08T14:55:37.014+01:00Silver MoonflowersWhat a beautiful day here in sunny England today - it really lifts the spirits. I'm off work and very much looking forward to stuffing my little face at a family barbeque later!<br />
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I've been busy today re-launching Silver Moonflowers. It has been a long time since I've made any jewellery for the shop. Recently I've become hooked on bead weaving and I've incorporated this into some of my wire earring designs. I'm super pleased with these designs - I've made a few for myself and have had nothing but compliments! <br />
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Boho inspired, these earrings look great dressed up or down. I'm wearing a pair today, very similar to the peach swirls below, and they look perfect with my peach skinny jeans, a white t-shirt and gold gladiator sandals :) <br />
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Keep checking the shop, I'm going to be adding more designs regularly each week :)<br />
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Karen Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-225534760845470392013-07-01T18:43:00.002+01:002013-07-08T14:57:40.207+01:00A Flowery UpdateNothing wildly exciting has been happening in my crafty little world recently, which is why my blog hasn't been updated as much recently. I haven't picked up the needles or crochet hook for months, so sadly my current projects remain dormant. My main focus continues to be <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns?ref=si_shop">Twisted Limone</a> and the weekly Saturday updates. Dyeing, winding and packaging takes up much of my time during the week. There continues to be a little splurge of new colourways. I tend to be crazy with ideas during the summer months!<br />
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Not to be confused with Sweet as Candy - there is a subtle difference, <br />
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The inspiration behind my colours comes largely from nature, food or anything in the environment which inspires me - this could be anything from a piece of fabric or a picture in a magazine. Mostly, though, my ideas come from flowers and when anything catches my eye I snap away for future reference!<br />
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One day I will treat myself to a macro lens, but for now I'm reasonably happy with the effect I'm getting from a bog standard lens :)<br />
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I'm continuing to work on the re-launch of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silvermoonflowers">Silver Moonflowers</a>, my Etsy earring shop. I'm hoping to have lots of lovely new earring designs in the next month or two. Next to knitting and crocheting, making jewellery is something I adore and is another outlet for expressing my love of colour! More about this in a future blog, along with a sneaky peak at some designs.<br />
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KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-3660958343186881142013-06-08T17:57:00.001+01:002013-06-09T16:07:52.510+01:00Pastels and PetalsAt last! Some lovely sunny weather here in the UK. My pastel skinny jeans are all lined up and ready to wear and talking of pastels, two new pastel colourways have been introduced to the shop. A far cry from my usual vibrant colourways, but summer inspired these are really pretty colours and I just couldn't resist dyeing them up :)<br />
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5 really pretty pastel shades in yellow, aqua, mint, white and pale pink.</td></tr>
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7 pastel stripes of peach, mandarin, pale pink, pale blue, lime, white and mint.</td></tr>
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Stuck for a present? Wouldn't either Sweet as Candy or Petals be wonderful gifted with my pastel stitch markers? :)<br />
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The Petals colourway and the stitch markers are still available in the shop as I'm typing this - they are sooooo pretty :)<br />
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Karen Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-63995254486397255002013-05-27T17:55:00.000+01:002013-05-27T17:58:41.189+01:00New ColourwaysI've been brimming with new ideas for stripy combinations recently, a few have been introduced to the shop over the last few weeks. This weekend Sweet as Candy and Flower Strewn made an appearance, these have now sold but don't worry more to come soon. Pictured down below, Floating By is another new one, which will be in the shop on Saturday. <br />
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7 stripes in deep magenta, pale magenta, yellow, aqua, deep violet, green and red</td></tr>
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5 stripes in pretty pastel shades of yellow, aqua, mint, white and pale pink. </td></tr>
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5 stripes in bright grass green, aqua, acid lime and turquoise <br />
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I frequently get asked if I'm still taking custom requests, and yes I am. I no longer put custom slots up in the shop, but tend to do requests as and when I'm asked and then invoice via PayPal. Just convo me via Etsy and I'll answer as soon as I can.<br />
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Karen Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-47790093450505953502013-05-26T18:45:00.000+01:002013-05-26T18:45:19.170+01:00Garden FlowersThe past few days have been mild and sunny and at long last I've been able to get out in the garden with my camera. I love this time of year, so pretty and colourful........white apple blossom, deep red Berberis in pink bud, frothy white Spirea, bright pink Azalea, golden Acer, a sprinkling of blue Forget-Me-Nots, Pink Oxalis with droplets of morning dew and fluffy dandelion seed heads (yes I still haven't weeded my garden!). <br />
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Is Summer finally here? Maybe, maybe not, but with all these colours around at the moment I'm definitely getting the urge to dig out my watercolour paints.<br />
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Karen Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-46271356295543967402013-05-14T18:38:00.000+01:002013-05-14T18:44:21.801+01:00Crochet Jar CosyA quick in between project for using up scrap yarn. This little jam jar cosy knits up really quickly and looks very effective! I've used some of my own self-striping sock yarn, it knits up a little bit more 'funky' than it would knit up as a pair of socks, as the stripes are a bit out of sync and not perfectly ordered, but hey ho I think it looks fab!<br />
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And this is what the yarn looks like knitted up as socks ;)<br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-25939142981116360542013-05-11T17:28:00.001+01:002013-05-27T17:58:41.187+01:00Drawings from the PastIt's been quite some time since I did any really serious artwork. I used to do pet portraits, and whilst this was incredibly time consuming it was something I loved to do. When my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns">Etsy yarn shop</a> took off in 2007 my art was temporarily put on hold. I recently stumbled across some of my pencil drawings I have scanned in a folder on my computer. All of these have been done in graphite pencil and most of them were commissioned pet portraits.<br />
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These few below were done with coloured pencil. The Christmas designs were for an animal rescue centre I was involved with at the time.<br />
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Looking at these old drawings and my obsession with <a href="http://pinterest.com/twistedLimone/">Pinterest</a> has rekindled my passion for art. Because of all my other crafty endeavours, and the success of Twisted Limone, I still don't have a great deal of spare time, but I'm squeezing in some moments each week to maintain an art journal - my 'painted thoughts'. I recently purchased a Moleskine art pad from Amazon, Ooooh these books wonderful! You can also make your own journal, which is much cheaper and there are some beautiful handmade ones out there. <br />
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However, I'll blog about my art journal in a separate post at a later date, along with some of the doodles/watercolours I've done so far. I intend to fill up lots of them, I'm bursting with ideas. Go to Pinterest and search art journaling! My Pinterest journaling folder full of ideas is <a href="http://pinterest.com/TwistedLimone/art-journal/">here</a>.<br />
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KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-51953373785085503002013-05-05T17:46:00.001+01:002013-05-05T17:50:57.752+01:00Iona It's taken me two years to complete these socks - far too many distractions with other projects! It's been well worth the wait, I'm so pleased with the result. <br />
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Wollmeise yarn is such a joy to knit with and produces such wonderful stitch definition. This cable pattern is one I found in an old stitch book. I love the stitch so much I decided to create a pattern with it. The beauty of this cable pattern is that although it is an 16 row pattern repeat, only 3 of the rows are cabling, the rest are knit and purl - so easy to execute and memorise. <br />
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The sock pattern itself is toe up with a simple wrap and turn heel. Aimed at the intermediate knitter with experience of cabling. I've called it 'Iona', which is a small island off the western coast of Scotland - a island renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty.<br />
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Colour: Saffran<br />
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Pattern: My own - it will be released as soon as I've written it up.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your Bank Holiday weekend UK peops :)<br />
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Swoon. . . . . I just adore this Cath Kidston fabric. Sadly, it seems it is not that easy to get hold of. I managed to get hold of a small piece from Ebay a few weeks ago. I'm deliberating what to make with it. . . . . I'm picturing a cushion with a red crocheted back and a lacey trim. . . . . . hmmmm.<br />
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Look at this gorgeous bag too! Sadly <a href="https://www.cathkidston.co.uk/">Cath Kidston</a> and <a href="http://www.asos.com/search/cath-kidston?hrd=1&q=cath+kidston#parentID=-1&pge=0&pgeSize=-1&sort=-1">ASOS</a> no longer stock it :(<br />
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However, this beautiful piece of fabric is the inspiration for a new yarn colourway, which I dyed up yesterday (5 stripes in pink, red, light blue, white and pale green). This should be in the shop in the next few weeks. Watch this space<br />
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Lovely cheerful Spring yellow! Yellow tulips always adorn my mantlepiece every Spring, I just can't resist. My little mustard yellow duck, a set of 3 from <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/">Next</a> and good ol' spring daffs. These little lovelies found their way into my shopping trolley at <a href="http://www.tesco.com/">Tesco</a> last week, complete with a cute little hessian flowerpot.</div>
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Not strictly yellow, but this little critter ran past me when I was photographing my yellow things. According to Google it's a Common Newt. </div>
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I've just started another crochet project. I've decided to crochet a granny square blanket for my bedroom and because it is rather large this one could be a long term project! Inspired by this Beach Huts canvas print from <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/">Next,</a> which currently takes pride of place in my bedroom. </div>
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At the moment I've only done 6 squares, I've got a long way to go!<br />
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The pattern is from the <a href="http://hookandbake.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/happy-flower-block-tutorial.html">Happy Flower Block Tutorial</a> from Annie's Place blog. Whilst I absolutely adore the bright and beautiful colours in her version, my blanket calls for more muted tones for match my seaside/beach hut inspired bedroom. This tutorial is wonderful; it's really well explained and there are nice clear photographs, this is essential for a newbie crocheter like myself.</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-10351385202697533662013-04-06T20:02:00.002+01:002013-04-20T09:57:31.151+01:00Colman'sWhat a wonderful Easter break! Unfortunately I was back at work last Thursday after 5 days off. . . . . . . tragic! However, 5 days off and lots of crafting was done.<br />
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My lovely crochet cushion is now finished and I am so pleased with it! It blends in wonderfully with the colour scheme in my lounge.<br />
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The cushion was made up using Half Treble Crochet stitch (UK), stitch blogged about <a href="http://rainbow-feet.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/stitch-of-week_31.html">here</a>, a 4 mm crochet hook and the very robust <a href="http://www.deramores.com/stylecraft-special-dk?gclid=CNKEtM_htrYCFW_KtAodwAkARw">Stylecraft Special DK</a> yarn (this is needed in my house with 2 dogs!). I'm not usually a fan of acrylic yarn, but <u>the colours in this range are to die for</u> AND this yarn is really quite nice to work with. For further info see my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TwistedLimone/m-u-s-t-a-r-d-s-t-r-i-p-e-s">Ravelry project page</a>.<br />
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<em>Back to basics. Here is my favourite stitch this week. A very simple crochet stitch which is ideal for beginners. It produces a very beautifully textured and dense fabric. I'm currently knitting a </em><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TwistedLimone/m-u-s-t-a-r-d-s-t-r-i-p-e-s"><em>cushion</em></a><em> using this very stitch and it's perfect.</em><br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-80416765976861328312013-03-26T19:18:00.001+00:002013-03-26T19:20:57.348+00:00Finished Project: Granny Square CushionAll finished. I'm rather proud of this as it is my first crochet project. I've attempted to crochet for many years, just could not get the hang of it but now BINGO! I'm hooked!<br />
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Meet my Jack Russell 'Terrors', Scruff and Buddy, who are both rather partial to curling up on my new granny square cushion. They love it as much as me! (Cushion is pictured in the background being pieced together).</div>
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For the cushion I used a very easy (perfect for beginners!) <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classic-granny-square-pattern">granny square from Purl Soho</a>. I used <a href="http://www.modernknitting.co.uk/shop/cygnet-dk-11238-0-1-1.html">Cygnet Superwash Merino DK</a> (100% wool) purchased from <a href="http://www.modernknitting.co.uk/">Modern Knitting</a> in Gold, Kingfisher and White.</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-14832557285795859002013-03-24T11:48:00.002+00:002013-03-24T19:55:51.676+00:00Work(s) in ProgressCurrently on the needles and also, now that I've started crocheting, on the hook as well. I can't seem to knit one project at at time, life would be so much easier if I did.<br />
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Firstly, this sock project I started way back in August 2010. <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">I designed this pattern using a stitch pattern I found in one of the Harmony stitch dictionaries. It's knitted up using Wollmeise yarn, in the Saffran colourway - it's working out well, this yarn is great for showing stitch definition. P</span>oorly neglected project I'm afraid, I've got second sock syndrome with this one. Need to get back in the groove.<br />
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Once I get stuck into this it should knit up in no time, I've just got side-tracked by my recent discovery of crochet and my penchant towards cushions - I want to fill my house full of colourful cushions! I've finished my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TwistedLimone/classic-granny-square-pattern">Granny Squares Cushion</a> (more about this later) and I've now begun cushion number 2.<br />
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This one is to match the colour scheme in my lounge, which <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">is predominantly cream and taupe but I like to add splashes of colour and brighten it up with cushions and throws.</span> Currently these 'splashes' of colour are in a limey green, coral and mustard. The cushion I'm knitting is mainly mustard with a few thin stripes of white, green and coral. I think it will blend in quite well. I'll blog about this in more detail when I finish it. Some of the soft furnishings pictured I'm afraid are not my own doings, but rather purchases from <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/">Next</a>. Very lazy of me, I know.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who purchased yarn in yesterday's update. There may be one ball of self-striping left, but don't forget if you want a change my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns?section_id=7093043">variegated yarn</a> is nice and colourful too. And don't forget the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns?section_id=13076299">stitch markers</a> if you want to treat yourself and they make a great little gift. More will be added over Easter.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Still a little bit of snow here, but it's slowly disappearing.....<br />
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A new colourway in today's update. This one is called Vintage Rose and I just love this colour combination at the moment.<br />
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I've been doing a lot of web surfing recently and these colours are inspired by various blogs and websites I've visited recently. Namely the <a href="http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/">Cath Kidston</a> website, I'm loving the blue, white and red together in many of the products.<br />
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and this wonderful jug from <a href="http://www.sophieallport.com/jugs/c14">Sophie Allport</a>.</div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-20844020858784628282013-03-11T17:03:00.001+00:002013-03-11T17:03:27.954+00:00Snow in SpringI've been off work today. Time really flies when you're at home, it's so easy to fill a day, instead of being stuck behind a desk in front of a computer screen. I've been dyeing yarn and catching up with custom orders, so there will be a little less for me to do this weekend! <br /><br />My new 5-stripe colourways, Squawk in particular, is proving to be very popular - I must admit Squawk is one of my favourites too - I'm a sucker for bright colours. There should be another two in the shop in a few weeks time. <br />
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I've also wound up about 4 balls of wool in readiness for this weekend's update. Rainbow 7-stripes and a new one called Vintage Rose (more about this one and my inspiration behind it soon). Sooooo time-consuming dyeing stripes, but I'm sure anyone who knows about hand-dyed/self-striping yarn knows how difficult the process is! <br />
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I've been battling with Photoshop as well today, trying to get my head around it and working my way through several on-line tutorials. I think it's starting to click into place, I'm determined to have a lovely shiney new banner for my blog before too long. <br /><br />I've also been sitting in my little workshop doing a bit of crocheting and trying to finish off my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TwistedLimone/classic-granny-square-pattern">cushion</a>. There's about another 9-12 squares left to crochet until it's big enough to fit the large cushion pad. I'm getting impatient, I doubt it will be finished this week.<br />
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I finally thought Spring had sprung recently, but what strange weather today........almost blizzard conditions with the howling wind and snow falling and the next minute bursts of beautiful sunshine. It's been like that all day. I've been beavering away in my workshop watching it swirling and twirling outside with one of my Jack Russells curled up next to me, so lovely being all cosy indoors.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhpju2C2AI4UiKQKZeAQTWY4gvyJb3_jSZmZlqqvUWRmJmsG8JunfDNe5gpYMjCfjb1m4ZogTznbO6wEuynYikm1KvjvA7Pq7UhChNrndNgX3Q25-lFmVoH5Q2qaCOB_fgVYhkwjCzew/s1600/Snow+in+Spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhpju2C2AI4UiKQKZeAQTWY4gvyJb3_jSZmZlqqvUWRmJmsG8JunfDNe5gpYMjCfjb1m4ZogTznbO6wEuynYikm1KvjvA7Pq7UhChNrndNgX3Q25-lFmVoH5Q2qaCOB_fgVYhkwjCzew/s640/Snow+in+Spring.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />Mother's Day on Sunday, well I was spoilt! I received the most beautiful orchid as well as choccies and Jo Malone perfume from my daughters. Wonderful.<br />
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Another busy weekend been and gone. I have finished my granny squares cushion, which I now need to sew together. I expect there will be more of these to come, I really enjoyed making these little squares, I could switch off and crochet while watching television. (I actually watched the old BBC series of Pride and Prejudice, with Colin Firth, marvellous!) This was my first venture into crochet. I've been a knitter for years, but after seeing the beautiful crochet cushions and blankets on <a href="http://pinterest.com/TwistedLimone/crochet-blankets/">Pinterest</a> I decided to teach myself. I now know the basics, but I'm very much looking forward to learning more!<br />
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My stitch markers are now in the shop. I really enjoy making these, I love working with beads. I've made these with sock and lace knitters in mind; they are very dainty and will fit a needle size of up to 4mm (US 6). There are just a few pictured below, the rest are in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwistedLimoneDesigns?ref=si_shop">shop</a>. How about treating yourself on Saturday when the yarn update goes in! ;)<br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-11866775785770483302013-03-03T22:49:00.000+00:002013-03-09T11:34:25.536+00:00ReturnOh my goodness, it's been such a long time since I last posted.....I really can't believe how long it is! Well here I am. I'm still working very hard dyeing yarn for my Etsy shop and still loving every minute of it. I'm never happier than when I'm crafting, dyeing, drawing, whatever.<br />
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I've recently introduced some 5 stripe colourways to my shop. Here are a few of them........ <br />
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......as well as this rainbow colourway below, aptly named Rainbow! I'm so pleased with this colourway. I so LOVE these bright colours and couldn't wait to see it knitted up.<br />
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I'm adding some of my handmade stitch markers to the shop soon, these are really pretty, Sterling Silver and made from beautiful little semi-precious stones. These dainty little markers are made for sock and lace knitters and will fit needle size up to 3.50 mm (US 4). This month has also seen the re-emergence of some of my variegated yarn and this will now be added regularly to the shop.<br />
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Apart from my semi-solid yarn, I've now pinned most of my colourways on Pinterest <a href="http://pinterest.com/TwistedLimone/knitting-my-yarn-shop/">here for stripes</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/TwistedLimone/knitting-my-yarn-shop/">here for variegated</a>. This website is so addictive!<br />
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While I've been absent from blogging I've taught myself to crochet, and I've become extremely addicted to knitting granny squares! I just adore all the different textures and colour combinations. More of all that to come soon.<br />
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Life is good at the moment! And Spring is on it's way, who could ask for more!<br />
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Karen ~Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-43202324897434630722010-09-06T20:52:00.000+01:002013-04-20T09:58:49.450+01:00Mini UpdateUnfortunately there will only be a mini shop update this week. I’ve made a huge boo-boo and ordered my undyed BFL/nylon a little later than usual and sadly it didn’t arrive in time for this weekend’s dyeing. I usually buy all my undyed yarn bases as and when I need them, but I’ve learnt my lesson now, and so that this doesn’t happen again I’m keeping a surplus stock! <br />
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However, I did have a small stock of 100% Organic Merino left, which I have dyed up for part of this update. This is gorgeous, soft and bouncy yarn. If you’re heavy on your socks, and prefer extra nylon for strength, don’t forget this yarn will also make lovely gloves, hats, scarves……why not try something different ? I ALSO have some sale yarn in BFL/nylon all listed below too.<br />
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Okay, first the 100% Organic Merino, these are all variegated, although Plum Pudd does knit up into a stripey 'effect' of 1-2 rows of knitting (shown in the photo).<br />
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100% Organic Merino - Variegated</td></tr>
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100% Organic Merino - Variegated<br />
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Plum Pudd - Pinky Purples<br />
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Next my sale BLF/nylon yarn. In the sale because it's got a naughty knot :( All these will knit up into mini 4 row stripes. I’m currently using this 4-row striped yarn for my Choco-Strawberry Ice socks – see side panel for a photo.<br />
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75% Bluefaced Leicester/25% Nylon</td></tr>
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Just in case you're wondering.....I find my mini stripes easier to wind into skeins than my usual balls! So, don't worry, more balls next week :)<br />
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Finally two more stripy sale BFL/Nylon colourways to add but I've not yet balled them up/photographed them. These are Cranberry Juice in wide 12 row stripes and Mad Hatter, knitting up into 3 stripes each 6 rows wide (see the Sold items in my shop for both colourways). These will be added to the shop in the next day or two.<br />
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Full descriptions of all yarn is listed in the shop. Apologies this is such a ‘bitty’ update, but all should be back on track next week ;)<br />
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~Karen~Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-77892560142057067982010-09-02T19:11:00.000+01:002010-09-02T19:11:49.685+01:00Whoops I've done it again.....I'm so sorry folks, but I just can't seem to get my act together! My intention was to blog BEFORE I updated my shop, but it seems demand calls for me updating the shop first! ;) I'm finding it soooo difficult to do both after a weekend of intensive dyeing, so many apologies, but pictured below 'WAS' this week's update! There may still be some yarn left.......however, if not, please convo me on Etsy and if there is a colourway you would really like, I will do my best to dye it up for you and reserve it in the shop for you in the next week or so.<br />
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It's looking like updates will be on a Tuesday or Wednesday - I can't set an exact day as it's usually as soon as the yarn is dry and balled up!<br />
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I also have some more Sale yarn (narrow stripes) and variegated yarn coming into the shop over the weekend, so please keep checking my shop ;)<br />
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A big hug to everyone buying my yarn :)<br />
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~Karen~Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-31012573985558705372010-08-26T20:01:00.000+01:002010-08-26T20:01:41.420+01:00Cor Blimey!WOW! I updated the shop yesterday and before I even got the chance to blog about it most of it had been snapped up! ;) Cor blimey, I'm completely bowled over :) Thank you all you lovely people :) So, I guess I'll just have to blog about what is left....pictured below. This includes yarn from the last few updates. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">As a little bit of light relief from all that time-consuming winding of striped yarn, I have been working on some bright and eye-popping variegated yarn, which I will be adding to the shop over the weekend. So far, these are in my vivid colourways of Viola, Aztec and Carnival. This range of yarn is called 'Variegated Brights'. THERE WILL BE MORE - watch out for them! :)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">~Karen~</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6904987208886429783.post-22006942088171459052010-08-17T19:25:00.003+01:002010-08-17T19:27:57.669+01:00Just updated new yarn...I've been extremely organised this weekend and all my yarn has been dried photographed and added to the shop early! Well almost.....I have a few more balls to wind up and add to the shop by Friday. Anyway here's what I've just added. All in my Tangy yarn base, which is 75% Blue Faced Leicester and 25% Nylon, and all in 0.5" (1.25 cm stripes).<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I do apologise for being so brief in this post, there is a lovely Indian takeout smell wafting in from the kitchen, so got to go! Watch out for those few extra balls of yarn I will be adding in the next few days, which I haven't managed to add tonight.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">~Karen~</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00791644656561286378noreply@blogger.com4