Llama play

Recently I was offered 4 fleeces in return for preparing the fleece and making something for the owners of the fleece show their kids what the finished product looks like.

Watch this space for a new design coming your way... I have something special in mind for this family of Llama lovers :)

The big day in - Whangarei Library 21 September 2013

Helen Anne Designs  set up a display  spinning for Whangarei Library's Big Day 21 of September 2013

 

I picked this up while out in my travels and thought of you all ;)

5 Grafting myths

I am a great lover of grafting no more bulky seams for me... I love the smooth edges that you get from grafting your seams.  The real bonus for me was how easy it was to do grafting once you get the right instructions. 

In my recent travels I came across this blog from knitting daily on grafting it's well worth a look if you have not tried grafting before or would just like to check out a few more options in your grafting.  

 

 knittingdaily.com:5 grafting myths

A little bit of knitting humor

So how many of us can relate to this? 

 I sure know I am and proud of it 

Learning to Dance again

Bless you all for your support 

 

Helen Anne

Cute Autumn or Spring Crop Top

This cute crop top is perfect for those cool Spring or Autumn days when you want a little bit of warmth but it’s too hot for a full sweater.

Craft     Knitting

Yarns suggested   Thorobred Scheepjeswol Pure Wool Brushed 50 gms

Yarn weight     Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)

Gauge     21 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in Stocking Stitch

Needle size    US 6 - 4.0 mm &    US 8 - 5.0 mm

Yardage     1100 - 1500 yards (1006 - 1372 m)

Fits Bust 65, 70-75, 80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115 

This pattern is available at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cute-autumn-or-spring-crop-top