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Knit One, Purl One….

April 14, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

The past week has been about family and food, so not a lot of sewing has been going on. I have been enjoying the slightly cooler weather which has been conducive to knitting. It is a more sociable craft (provided I don’t need to count too many stitches). 

Our sewing room has now been transformed back into a guest room (I won’t show you a picture of what my dining room looks like now- but a girl has to be able to sew!)

Check out these wonderful projects…

  • the Easter Carrots made by Suzitee at Stitch Scrap Sew
  • the Passport Wallet and matching eye mask made by Hayley at Lulabell
  • the Loyalty Card Wallet made by Henrysmomsmusings
  • the trio of Loyalty Card Wallets made by Bloom.

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  1. Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. says

    April 14, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    I love, love, love the pillows in your guest room. So classy and stylish!

    Reply
  2. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    April 15, 2009 at 3:51 am

    Love the simplicity of your knitting….. Great projects.

    Reply
  3. suzitee says

    April 14, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    It’s perfect weather for knitting…love this time of year! Love the cushions on your spare bed…is that Amy Butler fabric? Looks beautiful with white 🙂

    Reply
  4. Janellybelly says

    April 14, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    The knitting looks so gorgeous and cozy.
    Do you think we’ve found enough ‘Andulucia’ fabric to create something with it now?
    Love Janelle 🙂

    Reply
  5. Cassie says

    April 14, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Must. Learn. To. Knit. I’ve tried, but I just don’t have knitting mojo. For now I am very content to doodle stitch when I need a sewing fix on the go. Hope your Easter was fabulous.

    Happy Day,
    Cassie

    Reply
  6. texmorg says

    April 14, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    Ok Lisa The first one is a scarf! What is the cream one? It looks like it is going to be real warm and cosy. Now you want to make me go and knit.You must stop doing this, it’s because of you that my sewing machine is out and I have this yearning to make pot holders, now I will have to go and find my knitting needles :0) maybe I should finish one project first.
    xx Linda

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  7. sarahmurray says

    April 15, 2009 at 10:58 am

    Beautiful knitting, and I LOVE the pillows on the bed. It looks like a peaceful and pretty room. x

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  8. Lulabell says

    April 14, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    A girl has gotta sew thats for sure! Thanks for linking me. That guest bed looks so comfy, any chance you can come to Melbourne and make my bed everyday 🙂

    Reply
  9. Alison Boon says

    April 14, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Cooler weather is definitely better for knitting. I just seem to have a whole heap of summery tops on my needles though.

    Reply
  10. clare's craftroom says

    April 14, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I wouldn’t mind being a guest there , that bed looks so lovely .

    Reply
  11. Fancy Elastic says

    April 15, 2009 at 1:15 am

    ooh, that yarn looks lovely and soft!

    Reply
  12. Jenni says

    April 15, 2009 at 1:59 am

    Oh how I wish I could knit! I just don’t have the patience. The wool does look luxurious too.

    Reply
  13. lesley says

    April 15, 2009 at 2:41 am

    Knitting, thank you I must do some. Your guessed room looks gorgeous, lucky guests! Thank you for the links, I will check them out. xx

    Reply
  14. Natasha says

    April 15, 2009 at 2:49 am

    ooh that knitting looks so soft and cuddly.

    Reply
  15. Tracy says

    April 15, 2009 at 3:50 am

    Lovely knitting in prog…great yarns! And those cushions are so pretty, they make very inviting accents. Knitting, sewing and beading going on here as usual–LOL! ;o) Happy Days to you all ((HUGS))

    Reply
  16. Leanne says

    April 15, 2009 at 4:50 am

    When knitting is on your mind it means that winter is on the way.

    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    April 15, 2009 at 7:55 am

    your knitting looks so cozy… and your guest room so tranquil. I would like to come visit and learn to knit! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Simone de Klerk says

    April 15, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Your knitting work looks nice and cosy and I love the pillows on the bed, with the matching little table runner!

    Reply
  19. periwinkle says

    April 15, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    it’s strange how people knit in the autumn/winter and sew in spring / summer – you should join Ravelry .
    Lisa x

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  20. Knit Sew City Girl says

    April 15, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Lovely knitting. The weather here is getting warmer and warmer, so haven’t been knitting. Now that I’ve seen your blog post I must take my unfinished cardigan out and start knitting the collars.

    Mary

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  21. Jenny says

    April 16, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    The knitting and crochet bug has started! Yours is so very neat! Isn’t it great to have some cooler weather. I hope you are coping with sewing on the dining room table:)

    Reply
  22. Dancin' Puffin says

    April 17, 2009 at 10:01 am

    OOooh, what are you knitting? Looks very cosy. And your spare room looks cosy too! x

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  23. Renee says

    April 16, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    You and Sarah have influenced so many people with your blog and your creations.

    xoxo

    Reply
  24. LizzieJane says

    April 16, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Such wonderful knitting and such lovely pillows.
    x

    Reply
  25. Suzie says

    April 17, 2009 at 3:50 am

    Your guest room looks so comfy, so beautiful! I love the white! And your knitting is lovely!

    Reply
  26. Kristy says

    April 17, 2009 at 7:39 am

    love the throw cushions on your guest bed!

    Reply
  27. Philigry says

    April 17, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    your room looks great! you are right, a girl has to sew!

    Reply
  28. Kylie says

    April 19, 2009 at 5:53 am

    I am in the mist of a knitting frenzy here as well. Love the cooler weather to just sit with a hot milo and knit on the couch.

    Reply
  29. Like Minds says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:20 am

    I just posted some photos this morning of my “loyalty wallets” on my blogspot. Thanks for the great tutorial!
    Deb

    Reply

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