Out of my comfort zone

I just finished this (very big) knit, a boxy oversized jumper for me ... and I LOVE it!

I first fell in love with the colour of this yarn, when I knitted a jumper for Joe (this one) and totally wanted it for me, even if it is the middle of summer here in Australia! 

I haven't knit myself a jumper in over 30 years, the last jumper I made for myself was out of handspun wool when I was still in High school!

Time for brutal truths as I want this to fit me properly so I wear it all the time:

The roundest part of me is 57.5" so that makes makes choosing the measurement for the body circumference interesting, the smallest is 64" then 3 x 68" then it jumps to 76". 76" would be just too big & I think I'd be embarrassed to wear something that big and would feel 'big' all the freakin' time. 64" gives me a little room but hey, this jumper is called Boxy, so that means more room than an average jumper so I'm going with 68".

Sleeve circumference - my measurements is 13" (with 2 layers of clothing on because, hey it's winter here!) so I think I'll go 14".

Length from shoulder to bum is 25" and I'd rather a longer than shorter version, so I'll go 26" - to be checked as I knit it for length.  I'm thinking of starting of as seamed and then after the ribbing join in with the back (with the back a little longer) to give it a high-low split hem.  So to summarise for quicker notes, I'll be making:

Body circumference 68" (to fit my 57.5")

Sleeve circumference at elbow 14" (to fit my 13")

Length from shoulder to bottom 26" (to fit my 25"

I am now casting my eyes over more yarn in my stash to make myself some more of these! 
I'm thinking this cotton/acrylic blend so I could actually wear it in summer but can't decide one a colourway.  There is also this super gorgeous alpaca/wool blend, just imagine how snuggly it would be!

Pattern details here.....

Have you made a boxy yet? 

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Quick make: skirt & headband

When you have a 4yo daughter who loves yellow and pink, what better choice was there for than this gorgeous fabric! The skirt was so easy to make and the headband was just as easy, hence the two headbands!

I have my fingers crossed that the designer makes an adult size of these headbands because I'm itching to stash dive and make me a bunch!

The skirt pattern is the Daniella, found here and whilst you're there grab the woven headband pattern and whip up some of these as quick Christmas gifts!

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The Perfect Teachers Gift

It's last day of school here today, so that means the last couple of days had me scratching my head trying to figure out the perfect gift. I settled on making this stylish pouch with a divider inside.

The pattern was easy to follow, it also has a video tutorial with it to make things even easier for you.

There are 3 divider options with this pouch or you could skip the divider all together if you wanted. I opted for the plain single divider but now having completed it, I'm thinking that it would be easy to turn into an essential oils pouch with some elastic on that internal divider to hold the bottles snug - a project for the new year perhaps!

It also has a nice flat bottom (the pouch that is), to add extra cuteness to it!

Get the pattern here and make one or two up for quick gifts!

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Sewing Machine Ornaments

I just finished making the cutest felt sewing machine ornaments.  I managed to glue felt to my fingers numerous times but hey, I think the end result was worth it, don't you?!  

The pattern is this one...  and if you think these sewing machines are cute, you need to check out this kitchen mixer ornament, it uses a thimble as a bowl!!.
Tips: 
~ if I were to use them again, I think I'd use this thicker felt which means that they would assemble a lot quicker & you'd have less pieces to cut out
~ you need a quick drying  & tacky glue like this one. 

So, are they cute?
Are you going to make some?
Did you check out the kitchen-aid ornament?

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Triple Pouch = Triple LOVE pouch!!

I'm totally in love with my latest sewing project. 

Woofy the Dog Bag.

I'd like to introduce you to Woofy the super cute crochet dog bag!

Crochet pattern here...
Soft squishy nose from here...
I'm thinking of making another with this yarn....

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Crafty Swaps!

Are you looking for a handmade gift but don't actually want to buy anything? Well, I've got the perfect solution for you - a crafty trade! 

How to swap/trade:
Look through the items (photos) and when you see something awesome that you'd love then email me at CraftyRieATgmailDOTcom OR pm me on Fb (here:https://www.facebook.com/CraftyRie)  OR leave a comment here on my blog. 

I'll look through all the offers and choose the best ones that I want! 

What to offer for swap/trade:
Anything! Check through your stash, what have you got that you don't want anymore that you think would make a good trade. I love fabric, pre-cuts, yardage - cotton or knit/jersey. I love yarn. I want to start Project Life but don't have anything for that. 

If you're not crafty but would love to still trade then I'm always hungry for vintage cotton floral sheets (not flannelette) or pillowcases too. 

Vouchers for places like Spotlight, Etsy are good too (but don't purchase them until the swap has been agreed too).

But more importantly, if in doubt, talk to me!!

All items will be posted to you in a red Aus Post satchel with tracking and that's how you'll be sending me your trade/swap too. You must provide the tracking details to me asap & I'll do likewise for your parcel too.

Australia Wide swap only.

I will be adding things to this swap album as I gather them together!