Blissed out

This was a really quick knit - just what was needed after 2 mammoth jacket projects.

The yarn and pattern are by Louisa Harding - the jacket's called Shine and the yarn is very aptly named Glisten. It's got a lovely sheeny, metallic quality without being too garish or in your face.

I love the shape of the jacket - a little shrug is just enough to brighten up and outfit and the lacy edging gives it a touch of prettiness.

It’s also really easy - mainly in stocking stitch. the yarn is less elastic than other ribbon yarns I’ve tried and has a nice sparkle without being too in your face.

Perfect for a bit of understated bling.

Baby Sewing - the dress that goes with nothing

By some miracle I managed to find time to do some sewing.  Don't ask me how it happened - I know it occurred over several days rather than in one blissful afternoon but needs must.  And I made this dress for Maya.  The fabric is Cool Cords by Robert Kaufman.  I loved it when it was in that beautiful expanse of yardage.  But unfortunately, as a dress, it goes with precisely . . . nothing.

 

The pattern is this one:

But the problem with it made up as a dress is the colours in the fabric just don't go with anything - well apart from white.  And white, isn't a sensible colour for babies.  It's just not. In anyone's world. Unless they love washing.  Which I don't.

 

And for the uninitiated here is photographic evidence why white is a ridiculous colour for baby clothing - this is Maya an hour after getting dressed:

Still I love the dress (and my grubby daughter.)