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. Autumn Colours

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    Autumn Colours
     

    I just love the beautiful Autumn colours we have in the English countryside at the moment.

    I went splashing through the fallen leaves with my Cain (GSD) yesterday.

    It being the 1st day of the UK's second lockdown I decided that I needed to take full advantage of the dry

    weather and get out and about.

    This morning is the 2nd day and again I will embrace the countryside in which I live in before I get back to my

    designing work.........
     

    The Woven In Kirklees Big Knit

    I have assisted in developing the overall design concept for the Big Knit (A Yarn Bombing

    project which will take place next summer).

    The 1st stage has just been launched and we are asking knitters / crocheters to get involved.

    The 2nd stage which will be launched in a few months will be when you get to see my design ideas. 

    Want to get involved?
     

    Stacked Stitches

    I have mastered this unique technique of stacked increases and decreases to create this unusual wrap. This is available in kit form and you'll get to see my very 1st video tutorial.

    Grab the kit               View the tutorial
     

    Brioche Video Tutorials

    I carried on with the videos to create some that supplemented the 'heatwave' cowl pattern and kit that I sell. The same instructions are used in the majority of my Brioche patterns.

    View Tutorial            Grab the kit 
     
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  2. Free little sewing bags .......

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    Been busy yet again, 2 new patterns designed using a beautiful soft yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners and I have sourced these beautiful little bags that I have stuffed full of sewing goodies which I'm giving away. I only have six though so you'll have to be fast. 

    Plus... I have posted 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. 

    Sandra 
    Thinking Christmas yet?     Here's just a little incentive to start you on your way. Order 2 kits from me and I'll pop this little sewing gift bag in with your parcel. Just a way of me saying thanks too. 
     
    2 new kits designed in the last few weeks using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious yarn, a mix of Falkland Wool and Angora in 7 beautiful shades. 
    Free Easy Sock pattern - for the experienced knitter who hasn't yet attempted socks