Snowman Cocoon and Hat

After sorting my huge stash of yarn a few weeks ago I am now determined to start knitting my way through it!

I have quite a few balls of  Sirdar Snowflake Chunky yarn but was unsure what to turn it into.  After a couple of days deliberating I took my lead from the name of the yarn 'snowflake' and came up with a Christmas themed cocoon and hat set.

The cocoon is made to resemble a snowman by adding buttons to the hat and down the front of the coat and I made two 'snowballs' one to top the hat and one stitched to the bottom of the cocoon.

I think it would look great for a babies first Christmas photo shoot or a great photo prop for the reborn doll artist to display their reborns.

The set can be found in  my ebay shop here: Tipeetoes Ebay Shop

Productive Morning

A little bit of sunshine always spurs me into action and a perfect day for photo taking.

This is the chunky cardigan I started a few nights ago...a very quick & enjoyable knit

Close up of the cable design

I really enjoyed knitting this pattern and I would definitely recommend the design for anyone looking for a quick knit.

I was asked to knit an outfit for a baby girl due later this year...and here it is

I used shades of grey and white which I think gives the set a modern,up to date feel. 

I hope her mummy will be pleased with it!

What A Busy Morning...

I've been so busy this morning typing up my new knitting design 'Rosie'
Typing out a lace pattern is never easy as one missing yfwd can throw the whole pattern out.  Anyway I carefully got it typed, printed and proof read my efforts and found a few typing errors so had to amend those (part of the course!!) and the pattern is now good to go......and here it is

The outfit consists of a traditionally styled matinee type jacket with a delightful eight row lace pattern used as a border just above the hem line and on the yoke.  As with all lace knitting concentration is a must but the finished effect is worth the effort.

I gave the outfit a a lovely matching beret style hat complete with a tassle on the crown, short pants and a delightful pair of button fastening ankle strap shoes.

The outfit is knitted throughout on two needles in Baby Double Knitting Yarn or Light Worsted if you are a US Knitter.

Find it here: Rosie @ Tipeetoes.co.uk for baby knitting patterns