Monday 5 August 2013

Finished with fair-isle!

Another long gap between posts.  I think have the idea that in order to blog I need a completed project ... which is rather silly!  Having said that I finally do have a completed project to show .... yes the fair-isle is finally finished (well not quite true as I am still hiding some ends tucked in the jumper which I'm still weaving in!  The pattern is from ..
 
 
You can probably tell I've changed a lot of the colours.  I blocked the pieces first ...
 
 
 
The neck has stitches picked up which I always find challenging, but it didn't go too badly.  I used Grandma's stretchy cast-off to make sure the neck wasn't too tight.
 
 
 
Sewing up was also quite a challenge.  I found a really useful video to explain how to sew up the shoulders and they were pretty successful.  Overall I am pretty pleased, it will be a very warm jumper for winter.  The only change I would have made is to make the welt a little smaller.
 
 
 
 
A trip to a fairly poor vintage fair near Preston did turn up this little gem and for only £5.  I really love it and although I can't find out anything about the age it does feel 50s.  Great quality look at the lovely buttons.
 
 
 

 
 
.... and this dress just made me want to grab a suitcase and head to a steam train!!
 
 


 
We had a lovely sunny trip out to Dalton Wildlife Park.  We always enjoy feeding the penguins.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We really enjoy a day with the animals, and it's very hands-on there.  The funniest thing was the rather strange giraffe who seemed to be trying to fit a very large tongue into too smaller space.
 
 
 
Hope you have enjoyed some sunny fun and some beautiful flowers.
 
 
 
 




6 comments:

  1. Well done on the jumper but - oh that dress is to die for - I'd be running after trains left right and centre in that - well done! Jane x

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    1. Yes I love it but it is a bit tight. I'm going to have to take the sleeves out and add a little section or running anywhere could be dangerous!

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  2. Oh wow! Your Fair Isle is just amazing! I wish I could knit something as complicated as that, but I am firmly in the 'beginner' knitting category :)

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  3. Thanks Jen. I have recently found your blog and read it from the beginning ... Enjoyed it so much so lovely to hear from you.

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  4. Oh, well done for persevering and completing that jumper! It's a triumph and you wear it well.

    Thanks for your lovely comments on my photos - I feel a bit shy about writing a post as I'm essentially a fraud with no training who has no idea what she's doing! Maybe one day. xx

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  5. You shouldn't feel a fraud your photos are absolutely great and some of my favourite on the web, not just technically but the lovely moments you capture. xx

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