You can join in via https://www.sarahscraftshed.co.uk/?m=1. I’ve fallen in love with a new yarn, it’s Premier Yarn Spun Colors in Blue Ridge, 35% wool, so soft and beautiful. I’m making a Hexagon cardi:
It looks very wonky till you fold it to show it’s a side and a sleeve.
Bella sends purrs to you all. Because the main theme today is to repost our first posts, I’ll not say more apart from adding an ‘And finally,’ which I didn’t do at first. It was Shaz Silverwolf who gave me the idea.
And Finally
Take care, hugs
Lynnecrafts xx
WOYWW 411
A toe in the water....
Hi all, I'm Lynne, and after a long time of reading LLJ's posts, I've finally taken the plunge into the Whats on Your Workdesk Wednesday circle, hosted by Julia of http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/.
I don't usually have a workdesk (OMG, what's she DOING here???) as I'll work on a tray or on my lap, but here goes.
I recently had the idea of making steampunk chatelaines. they were originally going to be mainly functional, for sewing and knitting, as I'm always losing my crochet hook, but the "ctional"soon got overtaken by the decorations.
Having made one for LLJ, here's the one I'm making for myself. I liked the vintage sewing kit/pod I bought, but its enamel is too fragile to mix with all the brass bits, so I'll have to think about what to do with that.
I'll make some earrings from the jade fans. The black and fawn stripy beads looked too interesting to pass, but I don't know what to do with them yet. Any ideas?
I've usually also got some knitting on the go. Having just finished aran jumpers for friends, I needed to knit something fine, so I'm making myself a 4-ply (fingering, I think, outside the UK?) cardigan.
The pattern is a really easy woven stripe stitch from the brilliant Walker Treasury project.
You only knit one colour per row, but the combination of slip stiches and the self-striped wool makes it look more complicated.
Anyway, that's all for this week. I'll contribute as often as I can.
Cheers! Lynne
WOYWW 411
A toe in the water....
Hi all, I'm Lynne, and after a long time of reading LLJ's posts, I've finally taken the plunge into the Whats on Your Workdesk Wednesday circle, hosted by Julia of http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/.
I don't usually have a workdesk (OMG, what's she DOING here???) as I'll work on a tray or on my lap, but here goes.
I recently had the idea of making steampunk chatelaines. they were originally going to be mainly functional, for sewing and knitting, as I'm always losing my crochet hook, but the "ctional"soon got overtaken by the decorations.
Having made one for LLJ, here's the one I'm making for myself. I liked the vintage sewing kit/pod I bought, but its enamel is too fragile to mix with all the brass bits, so I'll have to think about what to do with that.
I'll make some earrings from the jade fans. The black and fawn stripy beads looked too interesting to pass, but I don't know what to do with them yet. Any ideas?
I've usually also got some knitting on the go. Having just finished aran jumpers for friends, I needed to knit something fine, so I'm making myself a 4-ply (fingering, I think, outside the UK?) cardigan.
The pattern is a really easy woven stripe stitch from the brilliant Walker Treasury project.
You only knit one colour per row, but the combination of slip stiches and the self-striped wool makes it look more complicated.
Anyway, that's all for this week. I'll contribute as often as I can.
Cheers! Lynne
Hi Lynne, and welcome. I saw the beautiful gift you made for Jan, what a stunning piece that is. And working on your lap is fine- 'desk' is a very fluid concept here, lol. Helen(H), works on the floor, we have someone who crafts on their ironing board, so you are in very flexible company. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #15 XxX
ReplyDeletethanks Shaz, have a great week, too. Lynne #36 x
DeleteYay, you're a desker now!! Woohoo 😃😃😃 I'm loving the combination of bits and bobs on your lap tray, it makes me want to come over and have a riffle through them all! The knitting is fab too, I remember doing a slip stitch colour thing that my mum showed me years ago, I wonder if it's the same? Must follow your link. I like the look of your blog page btw, hope you had fun compiling it! Here's to many more crafting shares 💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 1 xxx
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ReplyDeletehi Jan, you know you can come and have a riffle any time!
DeleteThe layout is still a work in progress, it may change yet.
Mr L and I have had a chat about Llandudno and if he can get the time off work, he'll be there. He of course instantly said he and Mr LLJ could go and look at trains..... I've booked into the Chilterns Guest house, and have left a comment on Julia's site to say I hope to be there.
The Barbara Walker pattern books are brilliant, but the art work is all in monochrome. The Walker treasury project has volunteers knitting up squares and posting them in colour. Have a great week Lynne xxx #36
Loving your things on your tray they look really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI know a lot and your knitting looks really great well done
Happy WOYWDW lilian B #34
Thanks Lilian, have a good week. Lynne #36
DeleteWelcome! I loved the gift that you made for Jan, it had such meaning behind it. It's great to see something so different. Thanks for sharing. Sarah #11
ReplyDeleteOh that's a lovely little trayful of goodies - such pretty things to use for your crafty activities. I am glad you joined us - I will love having a snoop round your desk! x Jo aka Twiglet #37
ReplyDeleteJust had an email from Jan and she pointed me to your desk) no matter if it is a tray or what - Helen usually sends a 'floor' picture) and I am delighted to say how much I loved the chatelaine you made for her. Was so impressed this morning and a little envious of such a wonderful piece of work.
ReplyDeleteBig Welcome to the world of WOYWW'ers - oops, sorry, should have started with that. You will soon have an army of friends on here, they are a lovely bunch.
Not got any ideas as yet as to what you could do with the beads but will have a think, not that I am a jewellery maker or anything like that.
Enjoy yourself - have a lovely week
Hugs, Neet 22 xx
Thanks Neet for your lovely welcome. I'm very much enjoying my 1st day ;-) have a great week, Lynne #36
ReplyDeleteI'd make earrings from the black striped beads - they are so eye-catching... and maybe a necklace to match with just three beads on it?
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the 'no workdesk' bit... just swap 'Workdesk' for 'Workspace' :)
Hope you have been enjoying a nosey around :) I've certainly enjoyed seeing your workspace :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Bubbles #27
Hi Bubbles, many thanks. I really like the 3 bead necklace idea. I've enjoyed seeing what everyone's up to. ;-) Habve a great week, Lynne #36
DeleteTable, desk, tray! they're all the same to us Lol! Just show us what you're up to and we'll be happy. I saw the gift you sent to Jan, it was lovely. Hope to see you again soon. Happy woyww, Angela x16x
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you, Lynne and welcome. I admired the gift you made for LLJ so it's lovely to see how your beautiful creations evolve.
ReplyDeleteI'm always envious of anyone who can knit, a scarf is about my limit, it's a bit double dutch when it comes to patterns.
Enjoy your week
Hugs Lisax #12
A desk can be anywhere! And your jewelry desk looks nice and busy! That sweater does look more complicated than it sounds! Thanks for visiting mine earlier, and welcome to the "deskers"! Lindart #35
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to WOYWW - I'm sorry I'm so late getting round this week but I'm very glad I made it to your 'desk'. I loved the chatelaine you made Jan and I'm very drawn to your beautiful treasures, especially the vintage sewing pod and the jade fans. I hope you have a great week and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work
Diana x #6
Thanks all for your kind welcome. Have a good week, Lynne
ReplyDeleteStill crafting with yarn after all those years Lynne I see. Thanks for sharing your WOYWW memories. Hugs and Happy 800th WOYWW. Sarah
ReplyDeleteHappy 800! not sure why I didn't comment on your first visit to WOYWW as I would have been a regular by then..great to see so many "first" posts this momentous week. Helen #2
ReplyDeleteHappy 800th WOYWW Lynne, stunning yarn I quite agree, will be interesting to see how it would make a card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and may God bless you and keep you and all whom you love safe and well!
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
Lovely to see your first blog again Lynne, it’s been great having you on board the crazy WOYWW train! Seeing Shaz’ comment made me gulp a bit, I could hear her voice saying it. So lovely to see what you were working on then and the current project as well, that yarn is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy 800, here’s to the next centenary!
Hugs LLJ 4 xxx
Such fun to see the first posts on so many blogs. Love the new yarn, and wow, how nice to see Shaz "commenting" again. I too had a moment when I saw her name. WOYWW is still the link that binds us all.
ReplyDeleteRecovering today but can't miss out!
Happy 800th WOYWW.
Mary Anne (9)
I did comment earlier but have a feeling I hit the X in the corner and deleted it so have been back a few times to check.
ReplyDeleteI remember the chatelaine you made for Jan, I fell in love with it immediately and alway meant to try one for myself but never did.
Took me a while to find my list of posts but i never found comments like you did. Must go back and have another rummage about.
Thanks for spending the time to try to get me crocheting - not giving up, will keep trying.
Hugs, Neet 14 xx
It's been a blast looking back and I'm so thankful to have been part of this wonderful group for so long....lets hope there's many more eh?
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Annie x #5
How lovely to see your first post along with the comments too. Lovely yarn by they way Happy 800th WOYWW - Michelle x #13
ReplyDeleteSo good to look back over our old posts but I had to do a double take when I came to the comments - we miss folks like the lovely Shaz don't we . Happy 800th. I love the colours in your yarn. x x Jo 🌈
ReplyDeleteOh that yarn does looks scrumptious and great to work with. Loving your first desk steampunk items. Hugs BJ#6
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne, sorry I'm late had a busy day. It's been lovely looking back at everyones past posts, great memories. Wishing you a very happy woyww anniversary. Hugs Angela x10x
ReplyDeleteHello Lynne, lovely to see your first 'workdesk' post. You've reminded me of how much I used to enjoy knitting sweaters in 4ply yarn. The colours in the yarn your working with now are a lovely mix and I look forward to seeing the finished cardigan. Have a great week. Elizabeth x #17
ReplyDeleteIt's so fascinating to take a look back and see people's first desks. The memories they invoke....
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