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have been Knitting and Crocheting since I was about 11 years of
age. My mother taught me how to knit, just the basics mostly ...
casting on, knit and purl stitches, casting off, knitting two together,
and NOT splitting the wool ... There is something about hand-made needlework that makes me feel wonderful ... each stitch is created by you. Once your project is done, you look at it and know you made each and every stitch. It's a great feeling, especially if you have the eyesight and patience for it. I started doing miniature knitting in April of 2001, and since then I have learned so much. There are a number of rules that sort of change with miniature knitting compared to life-size knitting ... it is a question of adapting, but once you have adapted, it goes well from there. One rule that does not change, is always start with something simple! This I learned the hard way. Start off with a scarf ...something simple where you can keep track of your rows, your tension and always having the same number of stitches on the needle.  The
first miniature piece I knitted was a sweater. Big mistake. Huge!I was so disappointed with the results ... my tension was off, I pulled the yarn too much at the end of the rows, and I didn't seam the pieces together well at all ... and if I sat down with it in my hands, I know I'd find a whole lot of other problems with it. So, although I knew how to knit, and knit very well, I almost had to go back to square one, knit something rectangular. So, I knitted a scarf. I got my tension correct, I didn't pull the yarn at the end of the rows and it was just all so much better. Since then I have been knitting up a mini storm and just having a wonderful time. Below are some of the pieces I have knitted with explanations about the patterns and the materials I used. |
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This is the second sweater I have knitted and learned a valuable lesson very quickly, count the rows carefully for the sleeve length! The pattern and yarn from Swallowhill |
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Sometimes, something is just too cute! This is also another pattern and yarn from Swallowhill. |
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This sweater is reminiscent of the Hudson's Bay Blanket colours and have been adapted from another pattern of Swallowhill. |
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Pattern from Lesley Roberts (UK). Ginnie Thompson flower thread was used. |
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I have about 3 sweaters like this for myself, only long sleeve, so I decided to do a miniature one in short sleeves. Neck, sleeves and waistband are mock cable. Yarn from Swallowhill. |
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Pattern and yarn from Swallowhill. |
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The original pattern for these Panties is from Lesley Roberts. Since I've first started making the ones pictured here, I have adapted the panties to three different sizes along with many different stitch designs and embroidery. They are also terribly addictive to make! Takes less than 1 hour to knit up a pair. You can just sit there and pass the day away knitting panties! |
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A pattern I adapted to my preferences and used Ginnie Thompson flower thread. |
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These are simple ... take your basic panties pattern, add a bib, centred in the front along with evenly knitted straps and you have a romper! |
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Pattern from Jeannette Fishwick, knitted in Ginnie Thompson flower thread. |
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This sweater is part of a Channel suit from Lesley Roberts. Don't quite remember what yarn I used. |
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Dress pattern adapted to my preferences along with matching panties. Yarn from Swallowhill. Although it doesn't quite show, the neckline and the front of the bodice are embellished with tiny, white tube beads. |
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Dress pattern is my own, yarn from Swallowhill. Eyelet knitted around waistline allowing for a silk ribbon. |
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