The Collingwood Wristlets pattern is the perfect project for a beginner trying out double pointed needles (dpn) for the first time. The wristlets are designed as a matching set with the Collingwood Cowl. I used the same Northern Bay Fibres hand dyed wool in Celebrate! With dpn projects with two separate pieces (socks, gloves, or […]
Clothing and Style
DIY: Geneva Cowl and Free Pattern
The Geneva Cowl uses the gattelin rock stitch, which I found on Pinterest. I started working on this cowl when we were in Cartagena for our winter vacation. It was too hot to go out during the day and the yarn (a cotton/merino mix) was cool enough to handle as we rested at our villa.
DIY: Crochet Garden Party Cardigan by Marly Bird
This is the Garden Party Cardigan by Marly Bird. I crocheted it with 1.5 skeins of Diamond Luxury Collection Pima Lino Lace that I bought at Romni Wools, one of our favourite yarn shops. Here, I’m wearing it with my vintage style pleated skirt from Peppermint Magazine. I made the size large using a 4.0 […]
DIY: Peppermint Gathered Summer Sundress and Free Pattern
To make my striped gathered summer sundress, I used a grey and white striped cotton from Fabricland.
DIY: Peppermint Vintage Style Pleated Skirt and Free Pattern
I made the vintage style pleated skirt from Peppermint Magazine using a free pattern. I wanted a basic, solid-coloured skirt that would go with my many patterned tops, and this fit the bill! The free pattern is designed by In the Folds for Peppermint Magazine. The skirt has pockets, front and back pleats, and uses […]