Episode 1 - A new beginning, a new format, a new me!

EPISODE 1 - A new beginning, a new format, a new me!

1. KNITTING SECTION:

Finished Objects

• Coralline Ladies Socks

pattern by Myriam Forneris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These socks are knitted out of my own socks pattern.

I made them using a Garnstudio Drops yarn called Flora in Coral colour and I used 2.5mm circular needles.

I worked the socks from toe-up, using magic loop.

I also made them two at time because I am a "second sock syndrome" victim!! By knitting them at the same time I haven't this problem anymore!

This pair is designed with cross stitches and very simple cables.

I knitted them with a tonal colour, but some of my test-knitters used a variegated yarn and the pattern shows on nicely.

 

 

 

 

• True Friend

pattern by Veera Valimaki.

 

I made this sweater using Garnstudio Drops yarn. The grey is Baby Merino and the shades of blue is Delight yarn.

All the sweater construction is incredible clever! I made a sleeves modification because I wanted them much longer and so I did it!

 

I love the way it turned out!

Very comfy and squishy!

 

 

                  

 

 

 

• Boy Bear

pattern by Julie Williams.

 

It's a very well written pattern, with many photos tutorial. You can't be wrong with it, if you want to knit a toy!

I used Garnstudio Drops Alaska in Beige colourway. Using a bigger wool than the pattern suggest I obviously used bigger needles.

I loved knit this toy because it is not worked in the round but it is worked flat and sewed, instead.

 

I'm very proud of it because is the first knitted toy for me!

Certainly not the last one!

 

I knitted his shorts and sweater with wool I had for long time in my stash.

 

 

 

 

I really loved this project!

 



 

Work in progress

• The First Light

pattern by Veera Valimaki.

 

I love this designer!

I casted it on with my single blue handspun yarn.

I purchased the fiber at WoolFinchStudio on Etsy.

For the contrasting colour I'm using Garnstudio Drops Lace in Off White colourway layered double.

 

For now I love the way it's turning out!

So soft!

 

 

 

• Christmas Stockings

pattern in writing mode by Myriam Forneris.

 

For this project, the yarn I use is Lane Cervinia Nevada in Off White and Red for one stocking, and Off White and Black for the other.

I cannot talk so much of this work because it's not published yet, but I knit them toe-up and I did a short rows heel.

I have almost finished both stockings.

It will be included also a alphabet chart for personalisations.

 

I think they are very cutes!

 

 

 



 

2. SEWING SECTION:

Finished Objects

• Baby Blanket Quilt

 

For make this project I took a Online Craftsy Class of quilting, because it was the first ever project I quilted and I wanted to do a good job! I think I did it!

I used some cotton fabrics I had in my stash, purchased at Tessuti.com website.

 

The front is made by using squares of different prints.

Two squares are cross-stitched by me! A looooong work!!! A little bear and a little Bunny!

They turned out very beautiful!

 

The borders and the back are made with a beige stars print which I love!

 

I can use the quilt on the front and on the back, both sides are amazing!

I have to say that I'm very proud of my first quilt!!

 

 

                          

 

 

 

3. SHOP UPDATES:

. mycraftydream.etsy.com

- Pins cushion "CUP OF TEA"

 

This pin cushion will be a pretty addition to your sewing room! What a great gift for yourself or anyone who sews or quilts.
Go to my etsy shop and see it better!

 

 

 

. Myriam Forneris Design on Ravelry



- Coralline Ladies Socks

 

A pair of socks designed with cross stitches and cables in this beautiful and feminine coral colour.
The picture shows the small size.
The socks are worked from toe-up using magic loop. I used the short rows heel, but you can use whatever heel technique you prefer. You can also make them two at time.

 

                                        

 

- Bunny Boy Security Blanket

 

With this security blanket your baby will sleep always accompanied. It will become your little one inseparable friends.

 

 

 

 



4. A BIT OF ME:

Well, it's been a while I wrote in the blog.

The biggest event that is happening in my life it is that I'm 6 month pregnant!

WE ARE HAVING A BABY GIRL!

Right now my husband is restructuring her room for her arrive!

 

I have in mind so many project, both, knitted and sewed, for the little nugget!

So stay tuned on mycraftydream blog!

 

I changed the blog format because I think that like this it will be much interesting to read and for me is much easier to keep track of my works. I will try to update it maybe every 10 days or so.

I hope you like it with this new look! Let me know what you think!

 

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...TO THE NEXT TIME...

BYE