Sorry for the delay in posts, now that I am back in the real world (I.e. working) it has taken me a week or two to get used to getting up early again!
Anyway, thought I’d share a photo of a non-food related project I completed over the holidays after hearing of a family member becoming pregnant. Such a good excuse to make something so cute. It is a baby beanie from a Debbie Bliss pattern book and is made with two balls of cotton, in off-white and teal.
I normally wouldn’t dream of knitting in summer, especially one as sweltering as this one, but I have been sitting in front of the air conditioner on most of the really hot days, so it felt quite appropriate!
Granny T is what Paul likes to call me when I pull out the knitting in the Blue Mountains, and it has become a bit of long standing joke. Oh well, here is the damning evidence!
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I love the little cap. Where can I learn to knit in Sydney?
Hi Barbara,
I’m not sure which part of Sydney you live in but plenty of wool/tapestry shops hold beginner classes. I would recommend using bamboo needles (available cheaply at Spotlight) and a 100% wool fibre that doesn’t have ‘bobbly bits’. It makes it easier for you to see your stitches. The beanie/cap was knitted on four bamboo needles (you could also use a small circular needle) using a Debbie Bliss cotton blend. The pattern was in one of her little baby knit books. Morris and Sons have a yarn that is similar in composition but a little cheaper, which you can substitute.
Morris & Sons
(previously called Tapestry Craft) on York St in the city holds 3-hour beginner knitting lessons for $40 on some Saturdays. They also sometimes have informal knitting sessions after work on weeknights, you could call them to see if they still do those, which are free.
http://www.morrisandsons.com.au
Greta’s Handcrafts
are in Lindfield on the Pacific Highway and hold regular classes for beginners or to bring in a current project for specific help. Bookings essential.
http://www.gretashandcraft.com.au
For other Sydney wool shops, there is a list here:
http://www.prestigeyarns.com/stockists.htm
Knitting blog- depending on whether you like to teach yourself or prefer a class, you may like to check out this knitting blog below which has diagrams, pictures and very detailed instruction.
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/
Hope this helps!
Let me know if you have any other questions,
Tina