Maya's pink and grey sweater

I finished the dress for Maya the other day (previous post) and decided I would make her a matching sweater. Mostly because I found this pattern I wanted to try and who doesn't need a sweater!?

So the pattern is called - Bombay Love and it's found on Ravelry for free here.

I made it with Bernat Satin and Patons Silk Bamboo yarn. The only problem with this combination is that it doesn't have the same care instructions.. so it'll have to be washed by hand and laid flat to dry instead of machine washed!

It's SOOO cute. I still have to make a tie, which I will make from this pattern. I didn't really like the tie that the Bombay Love had for the type of sweater I wanted for Maya. I was looking for something more 'formal' and this new one fit the bill!

I will finish the tie and post the photos soon!

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Here are the photos! I still have to make the tie.. but am deciding if I actually DO want to make it.

Grandmaman Shawl

Hello!

I have photos of my grandmaman's new shawl (which is as of today, on route to Timmins!).

Here they are:

Summer Knitting (continued)

Welll summer is sadly almost over.. well not quite but it's mid-August! ahhhh

Work has been very slow so I've been filling up my time by knitting and crocheting up a storm! My cousin and his wife received their baby items and LOVED them (which makes me ever so happy because I love creating).

Since then, I have been busy creating a comfy shawl for my grandmother who is in the hospital at the moment. I used Loops and Threads yarn and created a very quick and easy shawl to keep her warm. I am sending it to her today, hope she loves it!

On my crochet hook right now is a cute little pink sweater to match a cute little party dress I made for my step-sister's new bundle of joy, Maya. She will join this world at the end of November and they are very excited! So why not create a wonderful handknit/crocheted wardrobe!

Here are some photos of my items so far :)

It is called: Party Dress and is for 6-9month old babies!

Here is the pattern: http://crochettogo.blogspot.com/2010/07/party-dress.html

It crocheted it up very quickly - only took a couple days! I still have to work on my crocheting in the round without having a noticeable 'seam', but I think it looks great!

Sweater pic to come :)

Summer Knitting!

Wow I haven't posted in a really long time... BUT I have gotten back to doing some summer knitting :) I made my new second cousin some new baby digs (hopefully they don't see this causeee they haven't received it yet!)

His name is Félix and he is the cutest little baby boy I've seen in a while (and maybe because he's my cousin's kid? who knows!)

He was born June 16th 2010 and aaaaaaw he makes me want my own baby. And I know that when we do find out we're pregnant... I'll go into full blown nesting mode and make our baby a FULL wardrobe as soon as we found out.
ANYWAY! I got obsessed with making baby items - mostly because they're so cute AND they take no time at all to make. I made him some booties, thumb less mittens and 2 hats. 1 was made out of 100% organic cotton and the other with baby synthetic yarn.

Here's a photo of his new digs. :)

Love it!

Also.. I realized I could actually follow a pattern and make stuff other than scarves.. so I attempted to learn how to knit cables. AND, it actually is SO easy... which is surprising because I had this huge fear for years about attempting anything out of my comfort zone. I guess it's a lesson learned: try new things and it may just turn out good :)
So this is my current project - a Quick Cabled Cowl :) I'm making it with Linen Wool Ease yarn by Lion Brand and it's knitting up fairly quickly.

Here's a photo of my current project :)

and a link to the pattern: http://rareknits.blogspot.com/2009/09/summer-knitting-quick-cowlgaiterneck.html

New business

I've started my own business which is SO exciting.. www.andreelise.ca/design

I mostly make crystal jewelry but have been known to offer some graphic design services as well!

it's fun.. I like it :) I've had 9 orders so far and it's going very well cept for some of the products having broken and I had to repair them. I don't mind tho.

I recently went back home to Ottawa for my cousin's wedding and brought with me my whole stock of rings and sold a bunch on site and delivered custom orders I had received from family members for the wedding. I made quite a bit and I am so proud of myself.

Here's a sample photo:














that's one I made for my cousin Anik - she LOVED it and I am so pleased.

Will update on my status... but I am loving it so far - next step I would like is to take a course and get into it more seriously :)

Andrée-Lise

Jewelry Making

Wow, X-mas time has already arrived and... well it's time again to make presents for people!! 1st of all, I love making them, and 2nd of all, it's way cheaper than buying everything and 3rd, people LOVE home-made gifts.. so I hope!

I've been making some beaded knitted bracelets and also some button necklaces! They are beautiful and I hope everyone likes them... will post photos soon :)

A new love..

I recently got back into doing what I love...CRAFTS! I guess it's the time of year.. the weather or ... my loneliness that's made me get back into it. Recently I've missed my family and friends more and more and so I need to get closer to what I love. Although I am now unconsciously taking a break of my love of Photography.. my passions are generally not things I can turn on and off.

They come and they go. Last week I taught myself to crochet and I'm pleased with the results. (see picture below of first official toque!) I am proud I made Martin a warm hat to wear.. but he still is constantly asking for his ribbed scarf I started knitting.. LAST YEAR! - I will get it done soon.. hopefully as I keep promising him, before the end of the winter season!

Oh well.. he'll have to wait a little longer. Anyway just wanted to officially write my first post. This will probably end up being a personal documentation blog so I can document my projects but still - it's nice to write again.♥