2015 in Retrospect

2015 was a BIG year for Baldy's Knits & Bits!

I got much more practice using the sewing machine, had some amazing custom orders and got really into jewellery making.

It was a great year for my confidence and motivation, I feel so much more capable than I did a year ago and I've learned not to completely dismiss an idea before finding out if I'm actually able to make it!

Two Patchwork Blankets for Mum and Son.

Matching Messenger Bags for the Same Mum and Son.

Monster Ears Baby Hat

Scientist's Cushion Cover

Lace Shawl

Simple Balaclava 

Chunky Cable Blanket

Upcycled Bunting 

Aran Cardigan 

Stunning Wristwarmers Test Knit

Teal Messenger Bag

Shetland Wool Hat

Practice Wire Wrapping 

Red Metallic Messenger Bag

A Baker's Dozen Socks!

Christmas Stall

Nice and Simple Hat

Geeky Jewellery 

Silver Plated Jewellery 

More Geeky Jewellery! 

Socks, socks, socks!

11 pairs of knee high and 2 pairs of ankle socks made in 10 weeks!
It's the biggest order I've ever had, it almost broke me but I am very proud of the finished product!
They are all made using Crazy Zauberball and Regia 4ply for the cuffs, heels and toes.

All done with day to spare and appreciate the work I did!

Autumn Earth

Tropical Fish

My Sweet Side 

Domino

No sock blockers so I had to press and leave them lying flat to get a more polished final product.  

On every flat surface!

One finished sock. 

Casting off the 26th sock!

Recent Etsy Listings

Just posted today on Etsy, a simple green cabled teapot cosy, a turquoise kid's dinosaur hat and a necklace tribute to the multiverse's finest Librarian, an Ook Ook Ook Necklace!

Aran Cardigan Progress Update (again!)

Woo hoo! I'm finally on the home straight, just a sleeve, button band/collar and sewing to go now.

Aran Cardigan Progress Update

Got both the sides and the back done, just the sleeves and button band to go!

Aran Cardigan Progress Update

Woo hoo, left side is done!

Dinosaur Cardigan: Nephew #2!

My sister posted a great pic of my second nephew modelling the dinosaur cardigan I made years ago for Nephew #1 on his second birthday. It's so great to see it being loved again!

Cabled Tea Cosies

It's been absolutely ages since I made any tea cosies so I thought I would challenge myself to make a few before the end of the month, here's the two I made this week.

Aran Cardigan Progress

Definitely starting to get more confident with this pattern now.
I do tend to get a little flustered and overwhelmed with a new pattern but I'm learning to manage those feelings after many years of depression and anxiety.
Crafting has helped so much with those issues, trying to learn new things and building my confidence over the years.  

Colombian Flag Tea Cosy

I was sent a picture of this tea cosy I made hard at work in Colombia. My goal is to have a tea cosy on every continent, only Asia, Africa and Antarctica to go!