Friday, 30 September 2011

FO Friday 30th Sept 2011

Good morning.  What a beautiful day.  Just been to the kids harvest festival, it was lovely.  Got a nice big sunny smile on my face :-)

Well its been a loooong time since I was able to join in a friday!  Very pleased to have 3 show offs today

The first is my crochet cardi.  I finished this during our holiday so was able to wear it on the wet and windy beach.  It is a king cole pattern, crochetted using King cole alpaca on a 4mm needle.  The pattern has sleeves but I prefer it without.


I think this one will get a lot of wear.  Really pleased with the yarn - its beautifully soft.

My next FO is a balaclava for my father in law.  He suffers with emphysema and the cold air can set off an attack.  Hopefully this will keep his airways warm.  I used a skein of malabrigo worsted and knitted on 4.5mm needles.


And the 3rd and final FO is a headband knitted for a christmas gift.  I love the colours of this one and am pleased to find I can make 2 from one ball of Noro Silk Garden.



I have a harvest festival tune going around in my head

I mustn't forget
No I mustn't forget
To say a great big thank you
I mustn't forget

It has given me an idea for my next blog post - a big thank you for all the crafted gifts that we love in our house :-)

I'm off to see what everyone else has finished this week over at  Plums Life  Natural suburbia  and  Tamis Amis blog,
Posted by CraftyClare at 12:49
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11 comments:

  1. pinkundine30 September 2011 at 13:27

    Love the crochet cardigan, really nice shape. Hope the balaclava gets lots of use (the picture of it on its own looks like it is about to eat something!)

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  2. Karen30 September 2011 at 13:55

    WOW everything looks great! I love your cardigan. It looks so nice. The balaclava is such a thoughtful gift. Your FIL will love it. The headband is so cute. I think I might have to make one of those:)

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  3. karen 30 September 2011 at 14:00

    i love the waist coat !!i have the song going around in my head too. the kids were brilliant werent they !! hope to see you wearing your waist coat !!

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  4. pinkundine30 September 2011 at 14:00

    ps, thanks for your comment on my blog - the smoothie hat bottles will be sold in Boots and Sainsburys I think - not sure when they start appearing in the shops though! And yep, I have had further wear out of my Clapotis, thank you :) I wore it in France recently, as the pattern was inspired by french women, and felt very fancy!

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  5. Unknown30 September 2011 at 14:24

    Wow, you got a lot done. Love the cardi!

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  6. Sherrie30 September 2011 at 16:28

    Hi!
    Beautiful sweater! Love the color. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Food for Thought
    http://100sweets.blogspot.com/2011/09/fibers-on-friday_30.html

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  7. Sam Findlay30 September 2011 at 17:46

    These all look great!

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  8. morrisjanny30 September 2011 at 18:38

    You look like someone off Crimewatch in the balaclava :)
    Fantastic crafts Claire, your cardigan looks fantastic :)

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  9. Beth30 September 2011 at 22:43

    That is a really fantastic crocheted sweater!! Thanks for sharing all of these great projects with us!!

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  10. Hazels Crochet1 October 2011 at 09:28

    You have finished your cardi, it is looking beautiful and you totally suit it!
    The balaclava looks pretty snug and comfy looking, I hope it really helps your father in law in the winter :)
    The headband looks very pretty, and I love Noro wool but I have never had the opportunity to buy some yet!

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  11. Keri3 October 2011 at 23:48

    The little knitted headband is so cute and I think my dad would love the balaclava as he walks the dog in alls sorts of weather.

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