http://www.stitchology.co.uk en-gb stitchology.co.uk 2010-8-6T00:00:00Z stitchology.co.uk http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#72253 So Ill admit to being pretty much a failure at blogging. I started a new job this year that has put so much demand on my time that luxuries like blogging take a back seat compared to knitting and general perving on wool I can always make time for a good woolperv.But Im still here and still as dedicated as ever to my online shops and my customers so heres a look back in pictures at the first year of stitchology ltdivgtltembed srchttpwidget76.slide.comwidgetsslideticker.swf typeapplicationxshockwaveflash qualityhigh scalenoscale salignl wmodetransparent flashvarscygnampil1ampchannel2810246167516463990ampsitewidget76.slide.com stylewidth426pxheight320px nameflashticker alignmiddlegtltembedgtltdiv stylewidth426pxtextalignleftgtlta hrefhttpwww.slide.compivotcygnampatunampid2810246167516463990ampmap1 targetblankgtltimg srchttpwidget76.slide.comp12810246167516463990gnt016v000s0unf00imagesxslide1.gif border0 ismapismap gtltagt lta hrefhttpwww.slide.compivotcygnampatunampid2810246167516463990am... 2010-8-6 19:21:14 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#64832 Gawd its been an age since I blogged Im so rubbish lolBUT now I can announce that stitchology is on Ravelry and all my patterns are linked there so hello ravelry people D Im also quite excited to have a pattern being published see picture later this year in Lark Books Knit and Wrap a collection of wraps and capelets for you to knit. I wait with baited breath for my free copy to arrive squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2010-5-8 18:32:06 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#55156 Happy New Year everyone D Here at stitchology HQ I have been hard at work designing new knitwear YAY Christmas was really busy but finally Ive got some time and some new yarn to sit down and think. Think think think. So having thunk I have come up with some new designs that Ill be adding over January. Heres a sneaky peek Keep your eye out too for new MAN THINGS in the shop D 2009-12-29 18:36:13 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#54171 Hello Just a quickie to say Ive been adding some more knitting patterns such as this summer shrug to the shop and there will be some more to come later this month so if you fancy making someone a knitted gift or just want to treat yourself why not have a look All patterns are instant download for instant gratification D One word of apology though Im not able to separate my readymade items from my patterns so make sure you scroll right to the bottom of the page. Thats all for now happy knitting 2009-12-8 22:42:20 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#51735 Well yes I realise its taken me over 6 weeks to get this done lol. I was BUSY ok Knitting and stuff. Anyway remember the GOWTM It reached its destination and it even managed to write home looky Heres what Steve said Its brill It fits..well.. like a glove actually so Hurrah Stitchology helping starving and cold artists since... er... september. 2009-11-1 13:33:52 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#49795 My name is Siobhan and I am addicted to knitting gloves. But theyre so BEEYOOOODIFUL The cabled gloves pink teal and lime versions above are currently very popular and Ive got orders for a few pairs of them which is really not helping my condition. In other news the GLOVE OF WONDER arrived at its destination more on that soon. I am also currently receiving treatment for a potential addiction to hats. Its a sickness. You should pity me. 2009-10-1 14:32:53 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#49186 The glove I was knitting for Steve Allender aka Cowisland aka BritishImpressionist has taken on something of a cult status so not to disappoint here it is in all its single glovey double fingered artisty weirdness Its on its way RIGHT NOW YAY 2009-9-21 20:09:12 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#48303 I will be embarking on a new knitting adventure this week as Ill be knitting a special glove for my friend Steve aka Cowisland aka BritishImpressionist who is a reallife painter. Not only is he a talented impressionist of the painting variety not the OOH Betty variety although maybe he has hidden talents in that direction he also entertains the masses with his blog about Cow Island where the cartoon cows live. Now I dont know what you think but I think hes rather exceptional at painting water. This picture is entitled Henley Regatta 2008 and you can find it and others here httpwww.britishimpressionist.etsy.com So the glove. Steve has decided hed like a glove that stops his two unusedwhenpainting fingers from getting cold so hes asked me to make him a glove yes just the one with design features thus Long ribbed bit at the wrist Fingerless finger bits for the thumb index and middle fingers and one larger finger for the... 2009-9-7 09:35:18 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#48195 As promised heres an update on the huge sweater I was knitting for a customer its all finished Having discussed the design and finalised measurements I basically started with a tension square so that I could get the sizing right then knitted all the pieces writing down the pattern as I went along. Back first then front then picking up the stitches around the neck to knit the ribbed turtleneck. Those were the easy bits. For anyone whos ever designed a sweater from scratch youll know that the sleeves are the most complicated and setin sleeves like these particularly so. So I brushed up my pythagoras theorem from school obvy Ive only just left school being...er.... 19 and everything and then I did some MATHS. Yes folks MATHS. Setin sleeves you see require a bit of working out because from the armpit upwards theyre shaped like a bell and you need to get the slopes right or the sleeve either puckers up on the shoulder or ends up all puffy. Not a good look on a bloke I think youll agr... 2009-9-5 11:09:47 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#47594 Ive just finished making a custom sweater in kimono style for a lovely customer from Norway this uses a pure new wool yarn but its machine washable always a bonus in my opinion. I love this design particularly the contrast in stitch detail between the vertical ribbing round the waist and the horizontal stitch pattern on the body and sleeves. I noticed when I uploaded this picture that Im leaning slightly backwards against a wall and for some reason my hands look MASSIVE lol. Theyre not that big in real life. Promise. 2009-8-26 19:42:38 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#47337 Im just about to start adding some new things to the shop hot water bottle covers being first up. I am still mourning the demise of my own hottie after it sprung a leak in the spring WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH I even used it when it wasnt cold I loved it THAT MUCH. I also noticed yesterday when I walked round to the post office that there are yellow leaves on the ground whats that about Has summer finished already I musta blinked and missed it Ah well its an excuse to start with the winter woolies eh Laterz yo 2009-8-22 17:43:16 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#47274 I am in a hat knitting phase. Ive been knitting hats using a sideways technique for a while mostly berets up till now but Ive now hit on a more unisex design that seems to be all over the shops. Im really happy with the way theyve turned out and even I look OK in them a miracle considering I generally look crap in hats Next up my hats modelled by my obliging male model. He doesnt know this yet but I shall feed him cookies until he cooperates. Laterz yo 2009-8-21 17:44:20 http://www.stitchology.co.uk/page2.htm#47247 Hiya and thanks for stopping by Ill be updating this blog regularly with new things ideas news and general gubbins that goes round in my head. If you want to get a sneak preview of whats going on in the old noggin youll find it here. I wanted to say a few things first about made to order items mainly because I understand that ordering something from a private website can be a bit daunting especially if theres no feedback mechanism but to solve that problem Ive got this blog where I can post pictures of finished items and feedback received. Id also love to hear from anyone whos bought a knitting pattern from me why not send me your photos too That would be fun D As my website is new you wont see any feedback yet but if youd like to see some Ive received in the past just contact me and Ill be happy to share. I wont post previous feedback here as it will be out of context and of course I could take out all the negatives. If I had any. Which I dont. Want proof Just contact... 2009-8-21 13:36:44