Kathys shrug

A little while ago (about two posts down the page) I posted some yarn for Kathy to choose for a shrug.

Will its finally finished and ready for posting to her over in the US! Heres a little picture of how it turned out before I pack it up.

The yarn is a lovely mix of silk and pure wool and has knitted up a dream. It is so soft but still lovely and warm. Perfect for the autumn that is hurtling towards us.

So thank you Kathy, I hope that you will be pleased with it!

My knitting pattern challenge

This was a real challenge for me. I was asked to submit a pattern of a shrug for the Yarn Forward autumn magazine. The challenge was to come up with a totally new design that could be used, knit the shrug and then write the pattern. Challenge indeed!

Anyway this is the final result and as I said the pattern will be in the Autumn mag!!

UK ETSY SALE

BUY BRITISH. BUY HANDMADE.

The British contingency of the Etsy World are staging a sale for the week commencing 1st April - 8th April 2007.

Take a minute to have a look around at the shops. There are very talented crafters there offering various discounts during the week, from money off, free gifts, free postage. The list is endless.

Visit http://www.etsy.com/. Type into the tag box uksale and it should provide you with a list of shops participating in the sale.

In my shop http://www.amandawilliamsdesign.etsy.com/ I am offering 10% off all purchases made during the week.

My environmental project.

I have been commissioned to knit a shrug for someone who is fast becoming one of my best customers. After looking for something a little unusual I found a new yarn made from 100% Bamboo. It is a lovely soft yarn and drapes beautifully. The texture is that of silk and is so lovely to knit with. The bamboo is totally sustainable and whilst some may say that so is wool!! For those who cannot for various reasons wear wool it is the most wonderful alternative. Photos to follow.