Pretty in Pink

 My finish this week is this pretty little bolero. I saw this pattern and was determined to try it out. It is a fairly easy project to knit but you have to pick up and knit sections of the band, which can be slow and laborious. However, I would use this pattern again.

Stephanie fell in love with this fabric. She backed it with a lovely soft white fleece and then quilted it by following the roads. This would also work as a play mat.

Magda has been experimenting with dyeing yarn. On the bottom skein she used food dyes. The top skein is merino in aran weight. All dyed and spun by her own fair hands!

Alison had been working on this stunning baby blanket during the craft day. This is for a friend at wor.k

Catriona is always busy. She seems to have numerous projects on the go, and all of them are magnificent! This is a First Communion dress for a friend's granddaughter. The bodice is beautiful!

Kat was as proud as punch to display her second big finish in crochet. This colourful baby blanket may a gift to someone expecting a baby OR she may keep it for herself if she can't part with it.

Catriona had a second finish this week. This stylish boy's aran jacket has been beautifully worked. Such patience! This one is for sale.

Linda organises the Shoe Box Appeal in her work. The left hand pram blanket has been worked in plain knit stitch which is very effective. The second blanket has been made from all of those bits and bobs left over from previous projects. Both will be greatly appreciated.

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I love this. Sharon is now an expert at knitting these baby cocoons. This one has been done in, "Sweet Dreams" from the Bargain Wool Shop at the Barras. The colour change is so subtle.

Remember, The Conference Room is not available to us on Tuesday 12th May.

The weekend at Gartmore House is the 16th & 17th of May.

Remember to vote in the General Election on Thursday 7th May. Women fought and died for the right to vote in this country. Your vote is important!

Twas the Week Before the Baby Shower!

Stephanie has been busy knitting  amazing things for her box, again. I don't know if she does the same pattern twice but she certainly does a beautiful job of knitting baby clothes. Her great-grandchildren will be well catered for when they appear in a few years time. This little set has been made using yarn with a sparkle and the pattern contains baubles. I particularly like the hat.

I had a couple of finishes this week. I came across some James Brett yarn that I bough ages ago on a whim and decided to use it up by knitting a fisherman's rib cardigan for my box! My second finish is some bunting that I made for a friend's baby's first birthday. I hope he likes it.

Fran is a busy woman juggling work and family so it was nice to learn that Fran had made some Me time to crochet a magnificent shawl for herself using  a ripple pattern with Sirdar Click.

Lisa has been working her magic with colour pots again. This time she has created lace weight and sock weight yarn for some of our members Such a talented lady. I do love those colours!

Fiona completed a wonderfully colourful blanket for a friend whose baby appeared three months early. This is Stylecraft Merry-go-round and the colour changes and amazing.

Sharon prefers the designer patterns, This little cocoon and hat set is adorable. The set is worked in a cream yarn that shimmers and was bought from the Bargain Wool shop at the Barras. Ohhhhhh! This is so cute!

Would you believe that Fiona Orr has a box? Well she does. It is such a great idea to have some completed items in reserve for baby presents. We all get caught out, time-wise. We lead such busy lives that it makes sense to have some things ready in case work conflicts with crafting time. Fiona has used Random yarn by Teddy-Bella Bamboo which she bought in Dublin. If you can't spare the time to travel to Dublin, I have been informed that you can buy it on -line. I'm a sucker for pastels so I will keep a note of this yarn.

Roberta has treated herself to a new blanket to throw over her couch. The colours tone in with her colour scheme at home and a lady needs her comfort during the chilly evenings.

Alison is working so crafting time is treasured. This is the biggest thing she has ever made. The blanket is for her bedroom and looks great in these spring colours.

Izzy is a whizz with the sewing machine! She noticed that her friend, Patsy, needed something to help her to organize her little bits and bobs. Being Izzy, she just threw this little pouch together in no time at all.

Kathleen likes to crochet whenever she gets a quiet moment. This sweet little jacket was adapted from a pattern she got on ebay.

Anthea made this terrific Owl Coffee Cosy from a pattern that  she bought  from Ravelry. If you look closely, you will notice that Anthea has successfully crocheted cables to create the owl.

Baby Shower on 17th February. Please remember that the only photos I will take that night will be of the Baby Shower. Save any other finishes for the following week.

24th February is our last gathering at the Fort before refurbishment begins.

3rd March we meet in the coffee shop of the Library at the Bridge in Easterhouse.

Happy crafting.