Thursday 30 May 2013

it is a wrap....trimming it again


i had the idea for these brewing and pieces languishing in basket for months, nothing like a deadline to give you a push.  i needed that push and i am so pleased with the result.  many thanks for these amazing pictures go to my lovely and uber talented friend susan.


here is where we started, originally i had not planned on using the green fan flowers (it is fair to say i love a neutral and muted colour pallet) but miss pitter can carry off any colour so it was back in the mix and allowed me enough fabric to squeak out two bands of colour on each scarf.  the blue tulipish pattern was a much lighter cotton and was whipped into tags, as everything is much better with a tag.
 

my trimming pieces along with crochet panels of alpaca, cotton and thick linen have been pulled together to make a family of loop scarves.  the wool is reassuringly wintery smelling and the cotton backing means no crys of itchyness from the littles.  the linen was destashed from my mother on a recent trip and is thick and soft. for all outings these will be a go to for most of the year and i am hoping to have these in use for many years yet.
 






voting opens on the pinterest board on the 1st of june and runs until the 5th, do check it out and give your favourite a repin. i highly recommend looking over the past years at some amazing work.  this has been another challenge i am so glad to have joined, i have such lovely things from it and will find more amazing crafters no doubt.

 and this is me enney pitter......hi (many of you will know the rare feeling of a photo of yourself you like....this is one for me)






12 comments:

  1. They are gorgeous! You are so clever. I can't wait to check out the other entries. x

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  2. OMG they are magnificent!!! Great job. I just love them :) Kx

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    1. ohh shucks Kylie. i cant wait to see what you come up with next, looked like such an amazing trip

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  3. Thanks Greer, I must admit to being a little smitten with them. I am the same with the other entries, last year was mind blowing, that book, wow!

    A little ashamed i haven't commented on your blog yet, your knits and 'models' are delightful.

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  4. you have just really captured the colours and fabrics in this fresh landscape- beautifully made and presented; I have never thought of combining wool and printed fabrics x

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    1. thank you, thank you and thank you. i am so pleased to have taken up the challenge, so happy with my mix even though the green pushed me and i love my alpaca, the woolly scent under my nose does something for the soul.

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  5. Oh, how gorgeous!! What a lovely palette, you've made it sing. Stunning shots too! : ) Alisa

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    1. Alisa, kind words thank you, it has been one of those magic time when what was in my head came out and i had the right person around to capture it all.

      i am still in awe of your 2012 book each and every time i see it.

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  6. I think they're lovely, with that woolly touch they look super snuggly x

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    1. Thank you so much Victoria, I had the balls of alpaca sitting on my desk for yonks waiting to be something nice, so pleased they fit perfectly in the mix.

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  7. Hi Enney, these are just beautiful! I am inspired to start making x

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    1. Imogen with your eye i am sure no one would be surprised by the loveliness of what you made so go to it, winter is the perfect time.

      if you want to loop scarf i have a tutorial in the works and an alternate plan for those who haven't yet jumped on the crochet wagon, which i highly recommend by the way. if your interested let me know and i'll pop you a message when it is up.

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