Marching on the Spot

I have knitted Alasdair, the father of the house, a pair of jeans. Well that is what they were meant to be. At first I thought I would have to design a pair from scratch but then I looked in my box of mini knitting things and was so excited when I located a packet with Lesley Roberts’ Period Miniature Patterns no 35, “Martin the Sportsman”. This has the patterns for a cricket outfit and a golfing outfit. Great, I thought, a ready made pattern for a pair of trousers. Well I didn’t realise until now that cricket flannels do up a the sides. So Alasdair has a pair of baggy jeans which do up at the side.

Later on I will create a pattern for a pair of well tailored trousers for him. I am actually quite pleased with the general look of his jeans so all is not lost. I have not forgotten about Alasdair’s kilt, I have to get to the store to select some suitable ribbon in the near future.

In my previous post I said I planned to do the curtains and bedspreads for the master bedroom. Are you surprised that I can tell you that this did not happen?

Once I commence knitting I tend to become like a woman possessed and this week has been no exception. I decided it was a good time to start documenting my older designs, proving them and typing them up into documents which I can later share and/or sell depending upon my progress and any demands for the completed patterns. So I have started on an adaption of Serena”s little black dress.  This will keep me out of mischief for a few days or longer.

This week I am not going to make plans but simply finish what is in hand and let you know how it is progressing next week.