Calana Crafts

Harris Wool for Hand Knitting

2011-07-13T00:05:00.000-07:00

Click on the link below

More Harris Wool

More shades of Harris wool listed in my ebay auctions, I have quite a bit to get through yet so look out for other shades, this is the same that is used in the weaving of Harris Tweed, only we use for hand knitting.

Scottish Tweed Knitting Yarn

2011-06-21T01:14:00.000-07:00

Available here Auctions ending soon Gorgeous new shades, not seen before, Other yarns also listed, having a wee pre-summer clearout...

HARRIS WOOL DK

2011-06-19T02:41:00.000-07:00

Another selection of Harris Wool in double knit weight
Available to buy here
Auctions

Harris Wool for Hand Knitting

2011-06-07T00:18:00.000-07:00

Available Here Lots of colours

New Hand Dyed Yarns

2011-06-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

Selection of Hand Dyed Yarns

Calana Crafts Online

Visit to the Mill

2011-05-29T01:26:00.000-07:00

I went to Carloway on Friday and came back with

some gorgeous samples of colours that could be had, I decided to go for the ones on the bottom of the first pic, I think I picked out three shades, one of them being the red, and the other being a rust and mink, I hope to go back to the mill next week to collect the yarn.

Harris Knitting Wool in 4ply

And this is what I was playing with yesterday, I'm not usually one for 4ply in Harris Wool but I do get asked about it so I have come up with these shades (my photographs are not that great), I have yet to work out the yardage and gauge, these will be added to our website later in the week.

Hebridean Knitwear

Hand Knitted Socks

2011-05-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

Knitted from the pattern Stepping Stones (to the right) , I used Seascape 6ply Sock Yarn

Harris Wool Boot Socks

2011-05-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

Harris Wool Socks for Wellie Boots

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Harris Tweed Remnants

2011-05-20T00:03:00.000-07:00

Selection of Harris Tweed Remnants

A few pieces of Harris Tweed, making a wee space on my shelves, pop across and see the shades.

2011-05-16T00:55:00.000-07:00

Harris Wool Roll-Neck Sweater

Here is the finished sweater, hand knitted in Harris Wool which can be found here Harris Wool Auctions This sweater is a 36-38 inch chest, and used approx 850g.

tweed dyed yarn

2011-05-04T11:02:00.000-07:00

Knitting Patterns for Harris Wool

2011-04-10T04:35:00.001-07:00

In the process of being written up to use with our Hebridean Harris Wool, more info to follow.

HARRIS WOOL BEANIE HAT TWEED SHADES

2011-03-14T04:11:00.000-07:00

HAND KNITTED USING OUR HARRIS WOOL YARN, IN A GORGEOUS SHADE OF GREEN TWEED EFFECT

Bethesda Hospice Fundraising

2011-03-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

100Scarves4Bethesda

Just a quick update, busy with needles

thank you to all our generous donations, either by knitting scarves or donation money through sponsoring us via just giving.

Charity Knitting

2011-02-22T06:09:00.000-08:00

Goody Bag for Bethesda Hospice

I sent up another wee package of hand knitted goodies to Bethesda Hospice which will be sold off to raise money, Also set up a page with Just Giving to the right side of this page.

Knitted Beanie Hat Handspun Wool

2011-02-11T06:48:00.000-08:00

Grab 1 skein of handspun yarn, I used approx 100g for this one, cast on 70 stitches using no 6mm needles K1,P1 ribbing for 10 rows, then stocking stitch for 30-40 rows then time to decrease at the top, I did this by K2, K2tog all way round, then K2tog on every round until you have 5 or so sts left, then thread the yarn through the last stitches and tie off. you have a wee hat finished in less than 3 hours.

Knitting on big needles

2011-02-11T06:40:00.000-08:00

great way for using up all the odd balls of yarn

I have knitted another very chunky scarf, knitted on 27mm needles, and used 3 strands of different yarns, 3 hours to complete the scarf.

Felt Shopping Bag

2011-02-11T06:36:00.000-08:00

I was using up balls of yarn that I bought as a job lot and decided this would become a shopper type bag, knitted in the round, with the handles grafted together, I threw the finished piece in the washing machine with a pair of jeans just so it would firm up a bit, It has not felted too much thankfully.

Hebridean Harris Wool New Shades

2011-02-11T06:10:00.000-08:00

More new shades of Harris Wool added to my website. You can find it here Hebridean Knitwear

Hand Knitted Scottish Kilt Socks

2011-02-08T11:55:00.001-08:00

to see another couple of pairs that have been finished go across to my kilt sock blog here

Kilt Socks off the Needles

Recycled Sari Silk Shopping Bag

2011-02-08T11:51:00.000-08:00

this bag was hand knitted using Recycled Sari Silk yarn and a strand of cotton yarn to give it a firm texture, It would make a great shopping bag.

KYLES SCALPAY HOLIDAY COTTAGE: Cottage Info

2011-01-21T13:07:00.000-08:00

KYLES SCALPAY HOLIDAY COTTAGE: Cottage Info:

"Kyles Scalpay Cottage@ 11 Kyles Scalpay

Isle of Harris

HS3 3BS

Traditional cottage situated approx 5 miles from Tarbert on the road to the I..."

Crossing the Sound

2011-01-21T03:27:00.000-08:00

Crossing the Sound

Discover the Islands from Uist to Harris

Another Pair of Kilt Socks

2011-01-15T11:30:00.000-08:00

Scottish Kilt Socks in the making, Cream 6ply yarn and my HiyaHiya Needles

OK so I've not got far with the knitting of the kilt socks but this is what I find takes the time, the ribbing before you turn inside out to begin the leg shaping. A custom request for Links of Love and makes a change from knitting cables on the kilt sock tops.

A few UFO's

2011-01-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

Top Down Baby Cardigan using Opal Surprise Sock Yarn

Found hiding in a cupboard, recycled sari silk and cotton which is going to be turned into a bag

Are you looking to come to the Isle of Harris on holiday

2011-01-14T02:12:00.000-08:00

Then I have found a cottage available for let, pop across to it here

KYLES SCALPAY HOLIDAY COTTAGE

Holiday lets on the Isle of Harris fill up quite quickly so here's your chance to book now.
Available from this week.
Email them for details, and they will call you back.

And a Hat

2011-01-13T03:01:00.000-08:00

Rasta Hat knitted using 2 skeins of bulky hand dyed wool

Big Needle Knitting

2011-01-13T02:34:00.000-08:00

Chunky Scarf knitted on big needles

4 strands of yarn and 27mm needles

Orange Blends

Kilt Socks

2011-01-09T07:43:00.000-08:00

Check out my kilt socks here

Scottish Hand Knitted Kilt Socks

Top Down Baby Cardigan on the needles

2011-01-06T01:29:00.000-08:00

Knitted from the neck downwards, just working on the body shaping
Using Opal Surprise Sock Yarn

Festive Knitting

2011-01-05T08:38:00.000-08:00

Now the holiday's over and back into a routine... I have knitted a few hats that includes this one.

Harris Wool Beanie Hat

More Harris Wool

2010-12-18T07:08:00.000-08:00

Lots more Harris Wool, various different shades.

Just a wee taster of what I have been making up this week.

You can find it here

My ebay Auctions or here Hebridean Knitwear

Hand Knitted Toddler Sweater & Baby Boots

2010-12-17T01:18:00.000-08:00

I used my Seascape Hand Dyed Yarn in 6ply for this sweater, custom knitted for a client. It's for age 2-3 and knitted from the bottom up with no side seams.

Others will be available to buy here. You may choose your own shade from the selection of colours we have dyed up. Also knitted a pair of baby boots, used approx 300g in total.

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Seascape 6 Ply

Close Up of sweater

Pair of Baby Boots

Knitted Beanie Hats

2010-12-17T00:59:00.000-08:00

As you can see I was in the mood for knitting hats, the earflap hat took approx 120g and the beanie hat took approx 70g, so just a little left over from the 2 skeins I had of this shade. They will both go up in my online shop here Calana Crafts

Two Hats

Hand Knitted Beanie Hat

Hand Knitted Earflap Hat for Adult

Christmas Knitting

2010-12-12T00:27:00.000-08:00

Side On

Front view of Hat

Just off the needles and delivered, I hope she likes it!

Fi's Hat

Harris Wool Socks

2010-12-01T08:40:00.000-08:00

Hand knitted Harris Wool Socks. We used the same wool in these that the weaver's use in Harris Tweed only ours is plied and twisted to use as knitting yarn, A perfect by-product.
The socks are available to buy via our website and in any colour you wish to have.
Harris Wool Socks

Lots of Wool

2010-12-01T08:30:00.000-08:00

Oh yes, lots of wool, come out of the bags and onto my shelves so I can actually see what I have. I'm thinking of knitting a lacey scarf next.

Hand Knitted Kilt Socks

2010-11-16T01:09:00.000-08:00

Hand Knitted Kilt Socks Duck Egg

Custom request, knitted and posted out so I hope the buyer is happy with his kilt socks, A gorgeous duck egg blue shade. The kilt sock top is a chunky cable which looks very smart. Orders can be taken via our website. This shade is in stock.

Hand Knitted Kilt Socks

Plenty of time to get your christmas kilt socks hand knitted.

Harris Tweed Bags

2010-11-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

Just a few Harris Tweed Bags, this one can be found here

Ebay

And so can this one.

If interested in buying please get in touch. I shall be adding them to my website over the weekend.

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Fibreholics

2010-10-20T07:40:00.000-07:00

Fibreholics is the place to sample a wide variety of UK independent dyers in one simple package.

The Fibreholics

It's well worth a visit whether it be to buy a bundle of assorted yarns or fibre for spinning.

Lots of Wool and Yarn on Offer

2010-10-03T01:05:00.000-07:00

I decided it was a good time for clearing the shelves of wool and yarns that I no longer have use for etc so I have been a busy bee trying to take pics and have listed it here.

Please do drop by and see what I still have left.

Yarn for Sale

Harris Wool for Hand Knitting

2010-10-02T01:43:00.000-07:00

Hand Knitting Wool Yarn from the Isle of Harris

Are you looking for something unique to knit with then here you are Harris Wool from the Isle of Harris, yarn that is dyed in the Harris Tweed mills, then used for weaving only I use for hand knitting once I ply, twist wash etc, and what I don't have use for goes here..

I have added quite a bit of my yarns here so please do drop by and see what is on offer

New Shades of my Sock Yarns

2010-09-05T04:14:00.001-07:00

New shades of hand dyed sock yarns in 4ply as well as 6ply yarns now in store....

free postage worldwide

Seascape Hand Dyed Sock Yarn

Hiya Hiya needles arrived

2010-09-05T04:13:00.000-07:00

the Hiyahiya needles arrived and have been added to my stock in my webstore, we can order in the needle sizes that you require if we do not stock them.

Hiya Hiya Needles Here

Top Down Baby Jumper

2010-08-25T01:07:00.000-07:00

I used my Seascape Yarn in 6ply, this is a 3-6mth size, of course that depends on the baby.....

Spinning some yarn

2010-08-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

My fluff came in the post and I had to get on and spin some yarn and this is what I did.

Fairisle Beanie Hat

2010-08-08T07:51:00.000-07:00

Just off the needles, Knitted for a 2-3 year old, another version of the baby one using pinks and purples...And I decided the top needed a bit of a change to the normal decreases so I zig-zagged it...and added a wee twirly i-cord on top.

More New Hand dyed Yarns

2010-08-05T03:46:00.000-07:00

Another few skeins that have been dyed by me.. These will be added to my website which you can find here

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Extreme Scarf Knitting

2010-07-31T23:25:00.000-07:00

This is my work in progress this week so far. I'm knitting a scarf using these huge needles, They are 27mm approx and are great to knit with, The scarf is hopefully going to raise money for charity.

For charity, It's going to be "Guess the number of stitches on finished scarf?" More info to follow..

I'm not sure I used enough stands of yarn but it does feel ever so soft.

FairIsle Baby Hat

2010-07-09T06:47:00.000-07:00

And here is something I played with over the weekend, odd balls of merino cool wool and this is the finished piece. Now I cannot say this was my design as I took the fairisle design from a pattern by
drops but wanted to knit a baby hat....

And I wanted to get a cute looking top and I like the way this spirals..

Another Knitted Hat

2010-06-20T09:52:00.000-07:00

I also finished another hat, started as I was on the way for my weekly shop....Car knitting! amazing what you can knit in an hour.....

I was the passenger! The star shape on the top was a mishap but I like the way it turned out..I used 100% merino aran for this handpainted in Uruguay...

Finished my 2 week sweater

2010-06-20T06:37:00.000-07:00

I started knitting the sweater on the 8th of June for the 2 week challenge on ravelry.......finished weaving the ends in last night and now I have it sitting in a bowl of luke warm water and will rinse and let it towel dry.

I used Lana grossa Cool Wool.. Another pattern of mine hand knitted from the top-down.

Oh! I don't like frogging

2010-06-07T11:21:00.000-07:00

I hate frogging my knitting so after I made a wee mistake in the decreases of this so called baby sweater I thought "would this look OK in a bag?" So carried on knitting and today finished the piece off. I had bamboo handles and made wee i-cords to keep the handles in place, finished it off with a button, I grafted the sleeve openings together and it gives it a good shape.......it's off over the Clisham already...Cute eh? I actually quite like the way it zig-zagged down the body..

On and Off the Needles

2010-06-02T23:04:00.000-07:00

Off the knitting needles is

A beanie hat knitted using my Seascape Hand Dyed Yarn for a custom request.

This was a blend of 75% wool/25% nylon. Actually the first a beanie hat in this size was knitted but came up a treat.

On the needles is a top down baby jumper that should fit a toddler chest 24 inch. Again I am using my Seascape hand Dyed Yarn in 75% wool/25% nylon. I'm using Hiya Hiya Circular needles in 2.5mm size. (They are available in my web store here http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk as is the yarn). I dyed 2 of these skeins as I am sure I am gong to need them and I wanted to see if there was a major colour difference in the two dyed skeins. Maybe this is something I'll think of in the future or sell as a kit including the pattern and needles.

hand Knitted Sweater for wearing with the Kilt

2010-05-27T04:47:00.000-07:00

I finished the sweater I started on the 5th of May....this was a custom request for a chap who wear's the kilt. For the sweater I used my Harris Wool plied and twisted and knitted up with 5mm needles.

This shows close-up for the collar, he wanted a button closure so I hope he'll be pleased with this, already gone over the minch so will wait for his thoughts. The sweater is hand knitted to his measurements.

More info can be found on here http://www.hebrideanknitwear.co.uk where you can also buy the harris wool

Harris Wool Sweater from 30 years ago

2010-05-13T07:01:00.000-07:00

Ok the photo is not perfect neither is the waistcoat up close I can see a few mistakes but hey it' over 30 years old. This was sold as a piece from Scalpay Knitwear the community knitting co-operative (not running anymore) and not sure who knitted it but great to get a pic. It was knitted using Harris Wool and it is soft to the touch, looks like it was well cared for.

CONTEST WINNER

2010-04-22T04:55:00.000-07:00

And the winner is Julie and this is what Julie said...
A simple stole and possible will start a baby hat.

I just did nos 1-44 a there was 44 comments so I will start from the first day a comment was left and work from there.

True Random Number Generator

Result:

GORGEOUS SHADES OF HARRIS TWEED

2010-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

So where am I going to stash these? As soon as I saw them I had to have them.

I bought them here Harris Tweed Textiles It will show as off line at the moment but if you contact them they will be more than willing to help you in your purchase, I'm also sure they will send you samples.

There's more than Harris Tweed in Carloway!

2010-04-16T22:53:00.000-07:00

So the photo is not great but as I was driving these 4 beasts shot across the road and I only had my phone with me and no time, they are really quick, wish my wee legs would go like that but I did manage to get all 4 in the same photo. this was taken on the road to http://www.harris-tweed.co.uk/ in Carloway.......Just outside Leurbost road end..Not often I see them this close.

MUST SEE FUND RAISING BLOG SAILBOAT COMING TO PLOCKTON

2010-04-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

Detail and photos of the boat can be seen here http://mcalistersnancy.blogspot.com/

OK, First of all Good luck to Peter, shall we say he's a friend of the family.

Peter is going to sail a wee boat from the Clyde to Plockton, Och you have to see it for yourself so jump across to his blog....And please sponsor him if you can..
Much as I love the sea, rather you than me...

New Design Hand Knitted Kilt Socks

2010-04-06T11:34:00.000-07:00

a design resulting from collaboration of 2 designers

http://www.ravelry.com/stores/joan-mac-designs = kilt sock pattern

http://www.ravelry.com/stores/dorota-maria-designs = celtic knot design

Pattern will be available to buy as will actual kilt socks.

Whisky Drinkers?

2010-04-05T05:03:00.001-07:00

http://www.hebrides-news.com/first_bottles_of_lewis_whisky_5410.html

Easter Time For Knitting and Blog Contest

2010-04-01T23:13:00.000-07:00

Just a wee taster of what will be in the package. I shall be adding more to it, something for everyone. the kettle dyed is pure wool, great for hats, gloves and bags.

I have not done any contests this year so far so I'm having one, Again this will be a knitting package, I've still got the last package sitting here as the person who won did not claim it and I would still like her to have it. (debscrafts) So for this contest all you need to do is leave me a comment in the box saying what's on your needles for Easter weekend...This is an international contest, I will ship your prize anywhere in the world.......I will use a random number generator and contest will finish on April 21st....

Happy Knitting and stitching

HARRIS TWEED

2010-03-25T11:27:00.000-07:00

http://direcleit.blogspot.com/2010/02/harris-weavers-in-19th-century.html

Interesting info when reading the blog

Hats

2010-03-20T02:04:00.000-07:00

This is what I've been working on, a custom request from WBX.com for 3 hats in the colours of the horse Go Native. I really enjoyed working with them to create this hat.

New Colourways in my Sock Yarns

2010-03-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

drop by for a visit to www.calanacrafts.co.uk

My Designs in my Pattern Store

2010-03-03T08:28:00.000-08:00

Please feel free to browse and see if there's anything you would like.

http://www.ravelry.com/stores/joan-mac-designs

More Landscape Dyes

2010-03-03T05:18:00.000-08:00

Just in time for dyeing...A package came yesterday, full of dyes and another package full of yarns woo-hoo...now where are the pills so I can get some dyeing done?

Just popped a couple and this is the first batch of painting the dye onto the yarn. Now I've never dyed with cashmere so I'm not sure if I have done it right. It seems a wee bit fuzzy so is that how it's meant to look. This was 80% wool/ 10% cashmere and 10% nylon, but so yummy.

I do not do microwave dyeing, just on the stove with my pan and steamer.

Great selection of colours.

Now I'll need to pop a few more pills.

My new Swift

2010-03-03T05:17:00.001-08:00

I love this one, the Ashford was not so good on my back but this is perfect, it sits on my coffee table and away I go.

Recycled Sari Silk Scarf

2010-03-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

Just fancied a change from small needles, this was knitted on 7mm needles.

NEW SHADES OF CALANA CRAFTS SEASCAPE SOCK YARN

2010-02-26T08:15:00.001-08:00

Here are some of my new shades available in my webstore.

http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk

HIYA HIYA ORDER CAME IN

2010-02-26T03:05:00.001-08:00

Now the first order for the HIYA HIYA needles and tape measures came in and will be listed on the website later today.

http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk

CALANA CRAFTS SEASCAPE SOCK YARN NEW SHADES

2010-02-12T08:49:00.000-08:00

Had a good day in between bad ones, and finally got a few more hanks dyed up and will be listing on my website and also a few on ebay.

http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/myblueroof

click on the photo for a larger image.

CHILD'S WRIST WARMER'S

2010-02-08T07:54:00.000-08:00

Question from my wee lassie

"How long will it take you to make wristwarmers?"

My answer "a couple of hours" Why?

Her answer "I want them and knit them in blue".......

So here they are to fit an 8 year old, and she's off to school with them today.....

a smaller version of my rio wrist warmer's....

WELLY BOOT SOCK PATTERN

2010-02-07T08:54:00.001-08:00

Now available to buy as a ravelry download, link to the sidebar.

Another pair of Wrist Warmers

2010-02-06T11:26:00.001-08:00

Wrist Warmer's my own design again and knitted using Rio De La Plata Wool, Used less than 100g. Gorgeously soft wool. Will also add to my website so if interested in buying drop by to http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk

I am thinking of having this design written up as well so watch this space.......

SOCK YARN TOP DOWN BABY CARDIGAN

2010-02-06T09:45:00.000-08:00

Pattern Available as a free download........

Hebridean Peatcutters

2010-02-05T04:27:00.001-08:00

Amazing what they do for charity, some great photos on their blog. Do go across and see a spot of what happens on the Isle of Lewis. I just wish my back was good enough to go peat cutting, I always skived off school to go out to cut the peats for winter fuel with my mum, dad, grans and grandpas.. Great memories.
http://hebrideanpeatcutters.wordpress.com/the-lewis-to-london-run

TOP DOWN BABY CARDIGAN PATTERN

2010-01-30T08:19:00.001-08:00

You will be working from the neck down, this photo shows the markers in place.

2nd photo is where you need to cast on for the neck shaping.

3rd photo, I have taken my markers out as I have knitted many of these, but if you are new to this way leave your markers in place.

And we have finished the sleeve top and are working on the body, again knitted in one piece. I think this is a great way of knitting baby items as there are no seams, so not bulky for baby.

This pattern will be available free on Ravelry once I write it up.

Sweater or Pullover

2010-01-28T07:08:00.000-08:00

Now I don't know when I'll finish it as this is going to be my biggish project when I need thicker needles in my hands.

I decided it was time to knit a wee jumper for my 7 year old so I dug this shade of Rio De La Plata Wool out and here is the front piece just at the arms.

I love the way this stripe looks.

More colours will be available via my website

http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk

HOLIDAY COTTAGE ON THE ISLE OF HARRIS

2010-01-22T00:17:00.000-08:00

http://www.come-to-scotland.com/

JUST A FEW HARRIS TWEED BAGS

2010-01-19T08:58:00.001-08:00

I've had this Harris Tweed cut for months and just got round to sewing it in the last couple of days, Being at the sewing machine was awful painful but I was getting tired knitting all the time. So these 2 blue Harris Tweed Bags will go into my website and get stashed in the drawers in the workshop.
And the grey check Harris Tweed was given to me by a friend who wanted me to make up this casual shoulder bag for her

And she also gave me this purple check Harris Tweed to make another casual shoulder bag.

She has waited a long time for them so I hope she will be pleased.

HAND KNITTED BEANIE HAT & SOCKS SET

2010-01-17T08:36:00.001-08:00

Pain in back quite bad since the injection, thought it would have got better but still hoping, Not much getting done apart from knitting, walking around the house then knitting again, I did manage to get the 2 beanie hats knitted, merino wool dyed by me, and also the socks to match.

Just a shame there was no more wool left to make a matching pair of socks for the green/blue mix.

Knitting certainly takes your mind off pain......that's my excuse.

IDIOT'S LANTERN John was home

2010-01-15T23:57:00.000-08:00

AND HOME HE WAS, I'VE JUST HAD A LOOK AT HIS PICS AND THEY ARE FAB,

http://www.idiotslantern.co.uk/Portfolio.html

If you are interested in any of these photos then I know they are for sale but you do have to drop him a wee email, Contact info on his website.

SOCK BLOCKERS IN THE UK

2010-01-15T09:51:00.001-08:00

Here is where I got mine and I highly recommend them. I actually just ordered the extra small and large size as I have got baby ones and the medium size, then I'll have all sizes I need.

Great price as well considering what other blockers cost.

http://www.sockblockers.co.uk/index.htm

Drop them an email and tell them I sent you....

STEPPING STONES SOCK PATTERN LARGE SIZE

2010-01-13T07:13:00.000-08:00

I had to show you the adult size, using the same pattern, Again I used my Seascape Handdyed Sock Yarn, and this larger used up approx 80g so if you wanted a longer sock/foot then it would work OK with the 100g skein.

Another close up of the Work in Progress, I'm using my Hiya-Hiya DPNS, I would not be without them now.

And with the smaller sock that I knitted.

Finished 2 sizes, now all I need to work on is the 2nd size so I think if the pain is bearable in my spine I will get on with that one tonight. I will sit and cast on just now, and I remembered to write every little detail..

This is it on it's own, I'm going to knit the other one for this pair once I get the 2nd size knitted up, So far so good, and I like the way the colours are working out for me.

Looking forward to your comments.

Again the pattern will be in PDF form and available from next week on my website.

http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk/

STEPPING STONES SOCK PATTERN

2010-01-13T06:58:00.000-08:00

The pair has been finished.

I have done a fair bit of knitting and not much else in the last few weeks but wanted to show off my design of mum and daughter socks. This is the small size, I used my Seascape Handdyed Sock Yarn and the pattern is now called Stepping Stones.

It will be available to buy via http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk and in PDF form. This will have 3 sizes.

Here is the 2nd sock, work in progress

Happy Bunny

2010-01-13T06:56:00.000-08:00

Oh I'm so happy........I finally gave in and phoned my pain Dr yesterday who agreed to giving me another spinal injection for pain relief, Here's hoping that I will feel the benefit in a few days......

MY NEW SOCK DESIGN FOR WEE GIRLS

2010-01-07T03:12:00.000-08:00

I cast on last night, of course using my Seascape Hand Dyed Sock Yarn, and I have written the pattern, I'm just hoping to finish it this evening and get it tested. I am writing for 3 sizes so fingers crossed it will all work out. I have my sockblockers waiting for this one then I shall get a "proper" photo taken.
I like the way it's turning out.
Now time for destashing~SOCK YARNS
Meantime I have gone through my shelves and came across more balled sock yarn inc Opal, Regia and Lana Grossa and have listed them on ebay as I will never get a chance to use them, so have a look, grab yourself a wee bargain.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/myblueroof

AND MORE HOLIDAY KNITTING

2010-01-02T05:03:00.001-08:00

How about sock key rings, I think they are so cute and not wanting to waste any of my sock yarn I knitted these up.

And a close up although they are quite bright.

And a pair of baby boots, again in my hand dyed sock yarn machine washable.

and to use up the remaining yarn from the baby cardigan I knitted these cute socks to go as a set.

the back seems to be easing off a wee bit, at least it's not as bad as last week shall we say bearable.

And now for my New Year's decision= this last couple of weeks have been bad, not being able to cope with my pain and depending on others, and I have decided that this year I will not be helping to organise the local craft fairs. I am thinking of my health, my back as It is does not look like I will be able to get another spinal pain relief injection.

HOLIDAY KNITTING

2010-01-02T03:54:00.001-08:00

After an awful 2 weeks of back pain I did manage to get some knitting done,

I finished the baby cardigan knitted from the top down with the bands knitted after the main piece was knitted, Again this was my own design, and no I never wrote it down. Must try and do with the next one. I dyed the yarn myself, seascape sock yarn 75 Wool/25 Nylon blend and dyed using landscape dyes. just to add the buttons now.

Then I started using up my single skeins of pure wool that I got from Uruguay, first pair of hand knitted wrist warmers in a denim kind of shade.

2nd Pair was in a pale blue with hints of pink pure wool, handspun but was knitted in stocking stitch, think I'll keep to the ribbed next time.

3rd Pair was in this gorgeous purple, again ribbed and my own design. these were all knitted on 4.5mm needles and I used my HiyaHiya needles. Oh so smooth.

then I used up more of the yarns I had lurking and knitted up this curly wurly scarf, This one really is warm. I cast on 120 stitches to begin with and worked on 10mm needles with 2 strands of aran weight yarn, increased on every 3rd row and worked a further 3 rows before casting off, I think I did 2 increases but did not count the stitches. I used my addi circulars for this one.

All this will now go on my website, hopefully this weekend.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2010-01-02T03:53:00.001-08:00

WISHING ALL MY READERS A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2010. STAY SAFE.

A SPOT OF FUNDRAISING BY THE HERIDEAN PEATCUTTERS

2009-12-17T07:28:00.000-08:00

Just click on the link to see what the guy's are up to.

http://www.hebrideanpeatcutters.wordpress.com

BABY CARDIGAN IN SOCK YARN

2009-12-16T08:26:00.000-08:00

This is what's is on my knitting needles today, Another of my version of top down baby cardigan, I'm just finishing the front button band, then the collar and sleeves to do. I used my own hand dyed sock yarn for this so it's a blend of 75% wool/25% nylon so is machine washable.
this photo is to show the inside of the cardigan. when I'm ready it will also go on my website.

HOT PINK HARRIS TWEED BAGS

2009-12-16T08:19:00.000-08:00

House is all quiet, just the dogs at my feet so this has been sitting on my work table for a couple of weeks, well the Harris Tweed was, I cut it, interfaced the fabric and the result is here, What a gorgeous shade of Harris Tweed, The first bag is a square ottom, no inside pockets and has a magnetic closure. Price is £30.00 which will go on my website this evening.THESE WOULD MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESSIE'S FOR THAT SPECIAL GIRL IN YOUR LIFE.

And the second Harris Tweed bag
in the same shade has a rounded off bottom, measurements of the bags approx 12 inch by 11 inch. Price again £30.00 and available from the website here
http://www.calanacrafts.co.uk
Anything bought from my website will go out first class recorded....
thanks for looking

HARRIS TWEED ZIPPED PURSES

2009-12-16T06:46:00.001-08:00

Oh and I almost for got that I did a few Harris Tweed purses last week, just to use up the stash of Harris Tweed I cut out. When I'm in the mood I shall do some more.

LOTS OF KNITTING

2009-12-16T06:15:00.000-08:00

I may have been quiet over the last few days but that is due to a nasty cold that takes ages to go, but now on the mend, spent a few days on the sofa under the duvet. Very cosy...

But I did manage to get some knitting done, I cannot be without my knitting needles so here are a few finished pieces. I knitted 2 pairs of wrist warmers using hand dyed wool from Uruguay, oh so cosy.. And I can show you my hat, the one that is published here
http://www.fiberrepublic.com/scottish-hat/
I've been lucky that I've been asked for another pattern to be submitted so am working on that but the patterns all look great, so you will have to pop along, and they are written in English and Japanese which is so cool...Thank you Cassie.......I'm really excited.

And I knitted this one up as well, I really like the colours in this slouchy hat...

And the things that I did not photograph went to Bethesda Hospice in Stornoway for them to sell to raise funds for the Hospice. I sent fingerless gloves, Harris Tweed Bags, Knitted Scarves, Socks and Nina's Bags, so I hope that DR (fundraise manager) will have some sales. I can't believe that I did not take pics......The next time I'll remember as I did promise to knit some more and will also send another couple of Harris Tweed Bags up there.
That's all for now folks.......

MY HAT PATTERN PLUS LOTS MORE

2009-12-09T03:44:00.000-08:00

Go and have a wee look here I was chuffed to bits to have my pattern printed here.

http://www.fiberrepublic.com/pattern-directory-english/

loads more designs that look great

LATEST FORECAST

2009-11-25T13:23:00.000-08:00

This is our forecast for today......from the met office

Hebrides Gale warnings - Issued: 1559 Wed 25 Nov Westerly storm force 10 decreasing severe gale force 9 imminent Shipping Forecast - Issued: 1725 Wed 25 Nov WindWest 7 to severe gale 9, occasionally storm 10 at first, decreasing 6 to gale 8, veering northwest later. Sea StateVery rough or high. WeatherSqually showers. VisibilityModerate or good.

You can tell I'm a fisherman's daughter!!

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