I am pleased to announce that the Sweetpea Cardigan Lite has now been released and is available from my Ravelry shop. The Sweetpea Cardigan is named after my father’s nickname for me when I was little. Starting with the collar at the top, increases are added to make the shoulders and short sleeves. Read more…
I am pleased to announce that test knit request for my next pattern release – the Sweetpea Cardigan Lite – has now been sent out. This pattern is the same basic construction as the Sweetpea Cardigan, but in a lighter fingering weight yarn. It is still made in one piece, Read more…
I am pleased to announce that the Sweetpea Cardigan has now been released and is available from my Ravelry shop. Whilst trying to find baby clothes for our first child, we really struggled to find a simple cardigan for a newborn summer baby. And everything was either white, pink, or Read more…
I am pleased to announce that test knit request for my next pattern release – the Sweetpea Cardigan – has now been sent out. A day later than I had hoped after I locked myself out of the house yesterday afternoon (!) but hey ho! This pattern is made in Read more…
The release of this pattern is an announcement to my beloved knitting community: my husband and I are expecting our first child. This is a whole new step in our lives, and what is more fitting than for a new step, than something to take that step in. Albeit, not Read more…
I’m delighted to announce the release of my Succulent Shawl pattern! You can find my original Succulent Shawl Ravelry project page here. Many years ago my sister asked for a couple of succulent plants for her Birthday. I obliged and found some interested looking plants for her. A few weeks Read more…
On the 26th of February I started making a baby cardigan. A friend asked if I could make a baby Cardigan for a 3 month old that had just been born. She wanted it to be hand-knitted from real wool and was willing to pay good money for it. A Read more…
A short story of a long-overdue project for a dear friend, an alternative edging, and the lost instructions.
As many people start welcoming Autumn into their lives, and rejoice in the rich and deep colours of golden yellows, burnt oranges, crimson reds and cinnamon browns, here at Gradiance Yarns we are still indulging in custard creams, pretty pinks, and all things wedding coloured.
Continuing my love of lace knitting, here is the second part to my ten favourite patterns to encourage or inspire you on your knitting journey. 6 ~ Haruni by Emily Ross This pattern sat at the top of my Ravelry queue for quite a few years. I eventually cast on, and Read more…