Year of Projects - Week 4

Just a quick one this week.
I have made a little progress on my test knit, have nearly got to the division for the sleeves.  I am taking the boys and staying with my mum for a few days this week, so I hope to make lots of progress this week.

And the reason why it's a quick one is because I am at a craft fair all day today.  I did one yesterday and am going back in a bit.
Hope everyone has a great week :-)

WIP Wednesday - My first test knit

I have cast on!!  My first test knit - raspberry tart - or as I shall name mine - plum tart.  My yarn is Eden Cottage oakworth dk in plum, hence the name.

So I started a little late, but this allowed me to look at the comments and work out a few things first, before plunging in.  So far so good, I have only got to the first intricate pattern, so we shall see!!  I am very pleased with it so far.
I also have my Xmas jumper still otn, not any further forward.  I'm already thinking it may have to be for next Xmas!  But maybe that is me just being defeatist!!
I am getting ready for a craft fair at the weekend and here are my new products on display.

So that is me at the moment.  I have no new sewing projects on the go, but I still need some pj's so may cut those next.  Now I am officially on holiday I can do this at my leisure!

Year of Projects - Week 3

Some progress this week!!
The most exciting news is that I have finished my outfit-a-long - Yay!!  Here it is

 Apologies for the appalling photos - I simply cannot take a good selfie!!
The skirt is Delphine by Tilly Walnes.  I actually finished this last week and have worn it to work.  The cardi is Myrna by Andi Satterlund.  I made a mistake with the arm but I couldn't face frogging it and carried on regardless with a bit of tweaking.  I don't think you can really tell unless you look closely.
I finished the second hat for Thomas's teacher (who is having twins) and now just need to make cards for her and the childminder - both of which we will be saying goodbye to this week.

I also finished a pair of socks for the stall.

I love them!!  They are made from Mellifera yarn cash sock in gingerbread and honey - they are so soft.
So today I am ready to do my first test knit - I shall cast on later and am quite excited.









In other news we have been growing up fast in our house - Daniel has decided he doesn't want nappies any more and Thomas lost his first tooth yesterday.  We begin our summer holiday on Wednesday and I literally cannot wait!!  My mum and dad are arriving on Tuesday for a few days before me and the boys head off to the west country for a week.