I have not been idle this week as you can see in the photo above, I have had fun adapting the pattern for the little green dress. I am fairly pleased with the results. Unfortunately the pattern is not ready yet as I am working on a second dress just to "prove" the pattern for you all before posting it. Hopefully it will be ready to post next week.
Recently a friend posted a picture on my Facebook page with a design by Althea Crome, and so I thought I would share her web site Bugknits with you. What an inspiration these items are. I don't think I will ever get to this standard but I sure will have fun trying to do my own creations.
Some of my friends at the latest BMEA (Brisbane Miniature Enthusiasts' Association) meeting were asking what size needles I use for my knits so I thought I would share a mini list of the ones I use and include a selection of the yarns I use.
For projects using a thicker yarn like flower thread I use no. 19 (1.00mm) or no.20 (0.90 mm). I use Ginnie Thompson flower thread which knits up into a very soft garment. For more rugged Aran sweaters etc. I use crewel wool. I used to use DMC Medici which was perfect but alas is no longer available. I suspect that Appletons crewel wool would also work and must try this out one day.
For finer project I use no. 21 (0.80 mm) and a no. 80 crochet cotton. DMC Dentelles or Lizbeth cotton.
Then for the finest projects I use no. 22 (0.75 mm) with Guttermann silk or cotton thread or any other sewing machine threads available.
