Tag Archives: lace

A little bit of showing off…

Posted on September 15, 2008 by CrazyVet

I can’t help it, I must show off a little bit, see how the yarn matches the dress perfectly? I’m so happy with how it came out. Absolutely gorgeous, and I’m not one to use this word lightly. I know … Continue reading →

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Knitting on a deadline

Posted on September 13, 2008 by CrazyVet

It’s still a bit hard to believe, but I’ve made it! I finished it on time. Of course, I’ve only spray-blocked it so it would be dry before we have to leave for the wedding tomorrow morning, but it’s done. … Continue reading →

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Urgent knitting

Posted on September 6, 2008 by CrazyVet

I have a very fancy wedding in about a week, and I need finish shawl before then, and I’m so not sure I’m going to make it… The yarn I got is this perfect, hand dyed 100% silk that just … Continue reading →

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Red evergreen

Posted on September 3, 2008 by CrazyVet

I got this lovely red lace yarn from my knitter friend and have been thinking for a long while what to do with it, and then I found this pattern, and I realized it was just perfect for a birthday … Continue reading →

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Silky black evening bag

Posted on July 5, 2008 by CrazyVet

Inspired by my animalada evening bag, I decided to try making another bag in the same style, using a viscose yarn to knit some decorative lace sewn over black silk satin. Open… Peeping inside

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First steps at knitwear design

Posted on July 1, 2008 by CrazyVet

Though I have no objections to knitting from patterns, I sometimes find that I can’t find the exact design I have in mind for a certain yarn. I’ve got some cottone-rayon yarn from Barcelana thinking of making a wide-skirted, lacy … Continue reading →

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Sara’s birthday shawl

Posted on May 11, 2008 by CrazyVet

And yet another knitted gift, this time an extra-bulky shawl for my friend Sara from school. The yarn is a merino-acrylic blend called “Simpson’s”, how funny is that? I’ve used three skeins of this yarn, and the shawl has come … Continue reading →

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Ibiza shawl and other animalada preparations

Posted on April 22, 2008 by CrazyVet

While my classmates are having fun in Egypt, my guy and I went on a 4 day mini-holiday in Ibiza, renting a car and just enjoying the off-season in this marvellous island. Of course, I wouldn’t dream of spending my vacation without … Continue reading →

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Birthday scarf for my cousin

Posted on January 28, 2008 by CrazyVet

In parallel to knitting my guys sweater, I started working on a scarf for my cousin’s birthday, which will be in three days. Of course,  since I’m so far away, she’ll receive it when I see her next, or when … Continue reading →

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Lacy scarf for Chris

Posted on December 28, 2007 by CrazyVet

My friend Chris’s birthday is coming up, and I decided to make her a scarf for her birthday. I wanted to make her a narrow, wisp style scarf instead of a stole, but got the pattern instruction a bit wrong … Continue reading →

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