Sandra's Designing Blog

This is an exclusive area of my web site where you can find out more about my knitted designs, what inspires me, how I work and what I like (and don't like) to design. 
 
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  1. Looking back to the summer

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    I received this great photo yesterday from one of the Big Rainbow knitters we had been working with during the summer. Seems she had taken one of the mosaic rainbow patterns (free at the time) and incorporated it into her lovely stocking stitch sweater. I just love how knitters can do this, just take a stitch pattern that they love and make it part of a bigger design. Pauline has definitely got something that reminds her of the highlight of her summer. 

    Working on the Big Rainbow Knit was certainly the highlight of my summer too and one of my greatest achievements throughout the Covid pandemic. 

    All the patterns that were used for the BIG Rainbow knit are included in the ebooklet. 14 chapters of patterns and inspirational ideas as to how you can use them in your own projects.

     
    CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU - RAINBOW RAYS EBOOKLET HALF PRICE UNTIL XMAS DAY
     
    Wonder where I got the Big Rainbow pattern from? I designed this Festive Forest Christmas cushion for the Simply Knitting magazine back in 2016. A little tweak to the pattern and it became relevant for our Big Rainbow Knit.
     
    COUPON CODE TILXMAS FOR 10% OFF , VALID UNTIL XMAS DAY.

    Christmas Star Kits - limited availability

    As a special treat for you this Christmas I have put together a limited number of these cool Christmas kits.   Small balls of Christmas coloured yarns have been randomly put  together in an organza bag. You will get 4 or 5 small balls in total weighing between 75 and 100grams.

    2 organza bags full of yarn PLUS 2 printed instructions. 

    Why don't you buy one for yourself to knit some pretty Christmas star decorations and then gift the other kit to one of your knitting friends. 
    Christmas Star Kits - 2 kits for £6 plus postage BARGAIN
    CHRISTMAS GIFTS / PATTERNS & KITS are now available - check them out please

    I have added more!
    Knitted accessories, patterns, kits, yarn and gifts now included in the sale. Most half price!  
     
     

  2. Enjoy 10% Discount From Now Til Christmas

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    Just before I settle down into my latest design/knit for 'The Knitter' magazine (a lovely lace and mosaic knit shawl) I thought I'd send you a quick note about my site wide 10% off discount code. Valid until Christmas day, the code is "TILXMAS" .

    Sandra 
    A couple of weeks ago I had a few days where I knew I would be sat in the car, either as a passenger or just waiting for my other half to finish hospital appointments. I took along some yarn and double pointed needles and cast on these lovely striped socks. I'm offering them as a great Christmas kit, with 2 types of yarn (100% wool AND a wool/nylon blend for the heels and toes) and a new technique to learn too.  You or your knitting friend would love this.

    And for any newbies to sock knitting - Have you seen the easy sock pattern that I designed a few years back on my web site. Another freebie !  There are a few kits left for anyone interested. You will get the yarn and a printed version of the pattern. 
    Check out the SALE ITEMS - Always good for stocking fillers
    I have just one of these lovely little sewing kits left in stock. Order 2 kits from me and I'll pop this little sewing gift bag in with your parcel.
    FREE UK SHIPPING WHEN YOU SPEND £50 OR OVER
     
    SOME OF THE KNITTING KITS & PATTERNS IN STORE 
    Grab the last one of these kits
    Free Easy Sock pattern - for the experienced knitter who hasn't yet attempted socks