I’m supposed to be writing up and sizing patterns for baby booties and hats at the moment. However, as always, it’s much more fun trying out variations on an idea and making things to give away. Here are some booties and a hat inspired by the handsome fly agaric toadstool (amanita muscaria). They are a present for a mum to be.
Wool
Wool weight conversion charts
I was looking for a good wool weight conversion chart (UK/US) to help me understand American terminology. I’m forever looking it up, thinking I’ll remember then promptly forgetting. There’s a very helpful one kindly provided by Saira Foden at The Stitchery.
www.the-stitchery.co.uk/2013/11/learn-to-knit-knitting-yarn-weights

Haribo bag
My brother is partial to the odd haribo, as am I. For a bit of fun I made him a pouch to put them in. Continue reading