It's been a full and happy weekend here.
I took part in Friday Night with Friends (thank you Cheryll!) and pulled out the knitting that I've been working on lately.
Before we went on holiday I put together a whole bag of stitching and crafting that I thought I would work on while away....the knitting was the only thing I pulled out!
I had already done the ribbing for the second sleeve, and I made some good progress up the arm on Friday night.
The pattern is a Sampler style cardigan I have seen on Karen's blog (*here* in Ravelry). There is a multi-coloured version but I chose to stick with just one colour for a quicker and less complicated knit!
Saturday passed by in a blur of children and hockey.....in the afternoon we looked after Odie while his mum played hockey. So pleased both of us went in to do that; he's an energetic chap and 'owns' the hockey stadium. Both the MOML and I saw half a game each as we took turns to watch him!
On Saturday night I had a quick visit to Chooky and friends, who had been zoom-sewing all day. They were looking a little tired but had achieved lots!
First thing this morning I finished two Pixie Pea Coats I've been making for Lily and George.
The pattern is for a lined coat but I used Soft Shell, which has a waterproofed outer and a fleecy inner. It feels lovely and was quite nice to sew. One of those fabrics that doesn't fray so at times I just turned the edges over once, rather than doing a proper hem.
This photo was for fun, showing the two different hoods - pixie and standard —
Being modelled —
It was my Birthday weekend so the family decided to visit with cake today. YD did a grand job of the cake and even managed to find 21 candles for it!
The two older girls were away this weekend, but all the littlies had a great time doing what cousins do best at Ganma's (making a noise, making a mess and having fun together!).
Whew! It's now Sunday night and bedtime,
'til next time,
it looks like cousins can have the best times in that last photo - what a cake! neat. I envy you your sewing skills!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! A most excellent cake -wow!
ReplyDeleteFirst and most important, Happy Birthday. Looks like you are having an absolutely wonderful birthday celebration with kids and gkids. Sounds perfect to me and I love your birthday cake. I also love your sweet knitting and coats you made for the gkids. They are adorable models too! Your post just makes me smile. I hope you have a wonderful week and find plenty of time to enjoy and create.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! What an awesome cake you had and more importantly what sweet company you got to spend your birthday with. You have had a very busy week . I just love your knitting project and the pink fibers you are using are yummy. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the sweater! The jackets are so cute. Sounds like it was a fun time for all, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteLove those wee coats, sew cute.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you in Zoom, after a long day, you looked pretty tired too.
Hope that cough is gone soon and you feel all better.
lovely birthday cake... so great to celebrate with family.... gorgeous little jackets... I am a fan of those clever little poppers - much easier than buttons
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happy birthday....the cake looks lovely.........glad you could pop in late to catch up.....I was fading by then but I did stitch close to 9pm........the last bit was just chatting.......hope you are making that appt..........the jackets look so pretty.......
ReplyDeleteLove your knitting Raewyn, and the jackets are just so cute!
ReplyDeleteVery Happy Birthday to you ,your cake looks amazing, so good to have most of the grandchildren there with you.
Great work on those two little jackets and poppers are probably a better option for little ones anyway. Looking forward to seeing your finished cardigan - the pattern looks really interesting. Great cake - happy birthday! xx
ReplyDeleteThat cardi is going to be pretty...Love the wee pea coats...models aren't too shabby either! What a great cake, your YD is pretty clever at the decorating...
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of the cardigan - you've had a busy/fun time - LOVE the cake - how clever!
ReplyDeleteGreat to catch you briefly at Chooky's
Your knitting looks beautiful. I love the color of the yarn--makes me think of raspberry sherbet, and that makes my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed you on the Zoom session.
Those Pixie Pea coats are absolutely adorable. I think your choice of fabric was very smart--and saved a lot of fuss. I'm all for that! They look so cute on your "models". Or is it the models that look so cute in the coats?
Well, happy 21st birthday to you--I say you are only as old as the candle count! That is a beautiful cake. Nicely themed. Sounds like you had a grand time with the grands! :)
What wonderful memories you made with the littles. I love those coats, must look into that fabric.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Birthday cake! Glad you had a lovely day! You've been so busy with sewing and knitting gorgeous things for the grandies! Thanks for sharing the inspiration! xx
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - belated happy birthday! Loved the cake, and the news that you turned 21! LOL! Your coats are a joy to behold - if I was a kid, I would never take it off!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great birthday celebration. Love the cake. The pea jackets are super cute.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, Happy Birthday. Looks like a great time with your family!
ReplyDeleteThe pink knitting looks really interesting. Love the idea o a sampler style in the pattern.
Those two coats are adorable. You always come up with great fabrics to use in these.
Pleased you had a fabulous birthday. Fantastic cake….
ReplyDeleteLovely jackets you make for the grandkids…