Just some quick finished objects today which I created for my sister for her birthday.
Some mitre corner napkins with a little bag:
I made this with an Amy Butler quilting weight cotton I bought in John Lewis as a remnant on a previous London visit. This fabric was seriously lovely to work with!
I used this tutorial for the mitred corners
I printed the template on to tracing paper and have used it many times. By the way, I found this tutorial using tipnut – a fantastic place for online tutorials. I know Helen wanted some napkins as I mentioned I’d made some for my Step-Mother and she said she’d like some too. She’s also admired the fabric when I bought it so I hope she likes it.
I also gave my first substantial knitting success away! I finished knitting the Oaklet Shawl over Easter. I had purchased the wool at the Craft for Crafters event back in January and found the pattern on Ravelry by doing a search of what others knitters had completed with this yarn. Here is my finished project on Ravelry for this make.
To say this project pushed my knitting to the absolute limit is an understatement, SKPO – I mean that is seriously confusing! I also think I have mastered the Yarn Over. I really enjoyed knitting this and although it doesn’t hold up to close inspection, it is without a doubt the best thing I have knitted. I made this while cruising down the Canal Du Midi on a family holiday so there was plenty of time for relaxed knitting. Both my sister Helen and my niece Clementine were eyeing up the shawl which so unutterably flattering to me! As it was Helen’s birthday next I thought i’d block it and give it to her:
Over to you:
- Have you got a favourite napkin pattern for gifts?
- Do you use Ravelry to find projects for yarn you’ve fallen in love with?
- Does it make a project more special when you know it is for someone you love?
Leave a comment, I’d love to hear from you!
Hanny Bobbins 