A quick update

As most people are probably as busy as I am at this time of year, I will just make this a quick update.  Can't show everything, just in case ;-)

A little top/dress for GD2 to match her beautiful blue eyes :-)

Pattern - Bendigo Woollen Mills PT 8416 (Inspiring name - not)

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton

Details here

Again for GD2

Pattern - Olearia by Tiki

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton

A little sewing too

This set is for GD1 :-)

She did manage to score a few other skirts before gifting - hahaha (pattern is from various sources on the net including Threading My Way)

I made the hair clips too to finish off the set

Are you all ready for the festivities?

We celebrate on Sunday to make it easier with all their families they have to visit

Grandchildren make it so much fun

I have been enjoying singing "Rudolph" and "Santa Claus is coming to town" etc

Hope you all have those who are near and dear to you to visit and share time with

And for those who are so far away :-( send a lot of cyber love 

(I have three in this category and miss them like crazy)

Aussie Baby Blanket

Hi
An update on the ripple baby blanket I was making.

I was originally planning to take my time with this blanket.  Think about the family and baby it was being made for, who are overseas.  Lots of love and cuddles being put into each stitch.

But due to unforeseen circumstances, I was given 24 hours notice that they were having to make a quick trip to Australia for only a few days.

So my fingers, arms and brain went into overdrive.  If I could get it finished, it would save me postage (about $50) and stress, worrying that this special gift would make it to its destination.

So 48 hours later and totally exhausted ......

My details here on Ravelry

Washed out look.  Sorry no sunshine photos

Note my "Made with love from Grandma" ;-)

So lucky that this is an almost brainless project

Pattern is from Meetmeatmike's

And is called Cheery Wave Ripple

Yarn used, is of course, Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton. (Link in side panel)

In the shades of Kiwi, Latte, and Daffodil

Hope your having a great day

Somethings don't change

Sorry for the intermittent posts.  

Despite my idea of trying to get back to posting at least once a week-ten days, life seems to be passing by at breakneck speed, and now its over three weeks.

So I'll check my photos to see what I have been up to ...

A few pairs of these for my Made For Little Ones Shop

These pair of booties as a challenge from my local Knit4Charity Knit&Natter from this pattern ....

and, for the first time, really disliked making booties.

Project was too fussy and difficult to seam up for me to enjoy

And started this .... 

... for a new grandchild due early next year.

My fourth!!!!!  (vbg)

Yarn, of course, is Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton

This blanket has a very long way to travel.

Close to a mile for every stitch

Hope you are all having a great week and are prepared for Santa :-)

Modern Miss

Hi

At least it wasn't too long between posts this time ;-)  Hope I can keep it going

A vintage pattern that my eldest granddaughter turns into a modern beauty.  Well at least I think so :-)  She is such a cutie

The yoke of this vintage pattern with 360 stitches in 3ply yarn with three different pattern changes!!!!!

And here she is :-)
The pattern is "Sweet Alice" from a vintage pattern book made from an unknown 3ply Superfine Wool Australia yarn

Have a wonderful day

Hi

Hi
Very, very, very long time between posts.  Sorry.
I thought I would try and see if I can get back to having my little say
Life has been busy with beautiful grandchildren to play with and lots of knitting for them :-)

So I will start with a few of the projects for them

My youngest granddaughter wearing a modified "Granny's Favourite" and "Suspension Bridge Booties" pattern made from the lovely, soft Bendigo Woollen Mills Milky Way

"Aussie Swing" made from an unknown cotton in my stash

I made this lovely "Aussie Swing" set for her when she was born.  Made from Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply.  Obviously, she is a little big for it now :-)))

Have a wonderful day and I hope I'm back soon

Wonga

Hi everyone

Sorry, its been so very long between posts, but grandchildren are time consuming and so entertaining.

And I have three now :-)

Just popped in to share a new pattern from me

With my eldest granddaughter modelled and selfie :-)

This pattern reminded me of a vine growing with little flowers.

So I named it after an Australian plant - Wonga Wonga Vine

It is available in my Ravelry Store (see sidebar link) and my Etsy Store too (also on sidebar)

Hope you are all enjoying your children and grandchildren as much as I am :-)

Old is New :-) again

Ok, so once again another vintage pattern :-)
Hope your not tired of them yet ?????

This picture is from the pattern

and this photo is my version

and here is a close up of the pattern

 

This pattern is called "Treasure" and is available in my Etsy store

I can't wait to see my granddaughter in it.

It's perfect for those days when it turns just a little cool.  It is a cropped style

 

Yes, I couldn't wait.  I did try it on her. ;-)

 But the photo will be nicer in a lovely summer dress

 

More details can be found on my Ravely project

 

Have a great day!!!

Another Vintage Pattern - Old is New Project

And my love affair with vintage patterns continues
It may have something with how cute my granddaughter looks in it as well :-)

It is worked in 3ply yarn and with 3mm needles.  Not something I usually use.  But I was lucky enough to have been gifted a cone of Superfine Australia 3ply crepe yarn, and it was the perfect colour for this project.  VBG
I do need to work on my knitting embroidery skills though :-(

But I love it!!!!!

And here is a very active 18mth old wearing it.  It's the best photo I could get :-)

If your interested, the pattern is available via my Etsy shop - here

Made For Little Ones

Hi everyone

Or anyone who may still be reading  :-)

 

I know, very long time with no blog posts

 

My reasons (excuses if you prefer) are -

 

 

• Charity knitting for Knit 4 Charites
• Gorgeous grandchildren, who are total time-wasters (Love It)  :-)
• orders for my little online shop "Made For Little Ones"
• everyday life   :-(

 

 

Now, my little shop has another online presence - Facebook. 
Look for "Made For Little Ones" or click on the link.

So, if your on Facebook, pop on over and have a little look. 
Maybe even "Like" my page and enter the competition giveaway

 

 

 

 

I'm getting ready for summer with some delicious home-made all-natural ice creams & gelato's.  Having a lot of fun experimenting.

 

Here is my first test - Strawberry & Nut Gelato  - mmmmmm

 Sorry, no photo, my computer is not co-operating
You'll have to take my word that is WAS absolutely delicious

 

Aussie Swing modified

A chance question from a member of Knit4Charities

 

A Granddaughter too big for Mummy's favourite cardigan

 

Lots and lots of thinking and pondering

 

And here it is .......

 

 

An Aussie Swing Jumper

 

 

Totally reversible

Although I prefer the look of the buttons at the front

 

Can't wait to see Granddaughter in it

 

Details here

 

Of course its Bendigo Woollen Mills yarn. 

A mix of wool and cotton in 4ply

But from the back room

And I love it!!!

Just wish this was available online :-(

 

Hi

A long time between posts

With a new granddaughter to play with, time flies by  :-)

Just thought I would share another Aussie Swing project with everyone.

Actually have had to make this set twice so far.

Seems the new Mums love the colour & the style

Pattern - Aussie Swing (cardi)

Sourball (bonnet)

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Luxury in Brick

And granddaughters version

I'm still here

and still don't have easy access to a computer
nor have I worked out how to blog via ipad

but I thought I would share this with you

http://ravel.me/AussieMaria/fmke5

Yarn - Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply Lotus

Size is the smallest

Hopefully this will start off as a dress and grow into a tunic with the baby

Tears …..

Tears of Joy

Funny saying

Very much an Oxymoron

But late yesterday, I experienced it

Yesterday afternoon

I became

a Grandmother

to a 3 week early

little (2.55kg / 5lb 6oz)

BOY!!!!!

He is an 7th Generation Australian