How I finished 2017

I've been neglecting the blog a lot, spending more time on social media and I had a knitting marathon just before Christmas.  Two tank tops in Merino wool for an international order.  

I found out that I can knit faster than I thought, that I don't like knitting under pressure and that I can only insure my shipping items outside the EU for €35 under registered post!   So I will be taking that into account in future.  Luckily nothing went missing in Christmas post.  

The yarn was from drops and it was lovely and soft, as well as easy to knit up.  I have no idea how it washes and I think it is probably best dry cleaned to keep it looking new.
I actually knitted 3 of these, the first had a neat fitting V neck and these two the neck started the same time as the arm holes.

I also made some charity hats from left over reclaimed aran yarn.  I doubled up the yarn to get a more chunky cosy bonnet and just made it up as I went along.

Also I found this fantastic wildlife artist, who works with felt to create amazing images.  From these you can buy prints and other items with her work printed on it.  I'm a huge fan of Puffins, I have bought her cards, paperweights (gifted them away) and finally treated myself to a print or two.  The frame I was lucky to pick up for €6 in a local bargain store.  I wish they had them bigger for the second print I bought of the Robin.  This one is named 'Atlantic Love'

So if you want to see what Molly has to offer, I highly recommend you check out her website EweSir.ie   She is also part of Three Magpies, which is a collaborative project between the designers and friends, Tracey of Bia Beauty, Molly of Ewe Sir and Kay of Ruby Robin Boutique.

Percy Robin by Ewe Sir, size 11 x 14 inches put into a larger frame for the double mount effect.