Simple & Chic

The yarn package with pattern bought in Tokyo is now a nice little scarf.

So easy to make and so chic!

To follow crochet patterns written with symbols is easier than

patterns in text only. I simply found them simple and clear.

 Chain stitches, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches and you get this check pattern.

More crocheted necklaces

My friends love their crocheted 'Avril' necklaces.

Since I had some leftover yarn I made a few more.

This one is made as described in black and white.

These solid color necklaces have only 1 chain stitch between the puff stitches.

 

Elegant & eccentric!

 

 

 

Rowan Magazine

The latest issue of Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine is here! As usual it is filled with lovely sweaters in a surprisingly original and functional design. Classical patterns in a new way!

ROWAN KNITTING & CROCHET Magazine Number 52

My absolute favorite design in this issue is the sweater Malin.

The simple rustic pattern and the design give the sweater an awesome look. What a cool design! This sweater adds edge to a closet filled with casual, sporty and classical sweaters.

An Elegant Shawlette

When I showed some of my yarns to a friend, she fell in love with this sock yarn in merino wool from Malabrigo. This is her favorite color and now I'm knitting a nice little shawl for her. 

I found the elegant shawlette Blyth, designed by Kitman Figueroa, in The Knitter, Issue 41. You can also buy the pattern on Ravelry. This design is so interesting. It's scalloped edges and unusual patterning make it really special.  

The shawlette is worked from the bottom up.

I love the scalloped edges, it gives the shawl a soft feel. I will definitely knit one for myself as well.

A Wonderful Shawl

It's almost as if I can't wait to meet nice autumn days so I can wear this wonderful shawl. But of course it fits as good cool summer evenings.

Warming silk and merino wool.

Lovely lace

The perfect brown

Shetland Triangle Lace Shawl

A Great Gloss

I have a few make-up favourites.

Some products are so good that I buy them again and again. 

One is this lip-gloss from Clarins.

Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector

This great gloss is a softly textured moisturizing lip gel which makes your lips smooth and shiny without being sticky. It has a soft sweet scent, a sheer covering and a 3D shimmer that makes your lips look fuller.

It comes in 3 shades.

01. Rose Shimmer 02. Apricot Shimmer 03. Nude Shimmer

Natural colored shades which reflect your lips natural color.

Inspiring Lace Cards

To knit lace is kind of exciting. For a beginner it may seem to be complicated when it in fact only is made up of repetitions of increases (yarnovers) and different kinds of decreases.

Depending on the yarn quality and the pattern the result can differ in a range of ways from casual, simple and elegant to sweet, romantic and sensual.

This box contains a deck of 25 pattern cards.

It's a source of inspiration with lace patterns that suit both beginners and more experienced lace knitters.

Each stitch pattern offers suggestions for use and has both graph and written directions. The swatches are generous in size so it's quite easy to get a sense for the pattern. I really like the pictures and the layout which gives you more creative ideas.

A nice little collection of lace stitches.

Lace Knitting To Go, Andrea Tung