big blog!

i haven't updated for a while... this could be a long one!!!!

I'll start with a knitting update. I've started my new cricket jumper, I'm loving cables at the moment. i haven't got as far as i thought i would have by now, but I'll get there:

it's an army green and I'm about half way up the back so far. over the next week or two I'll be spending my free time knitting sheep (long story, but i need to knit 17 sheep for this event my mum's organised) but I'm determined to get this jumper done by the end of next month!!

the weather has changed! but i kind of like the autumn vibe, loads of knitwear around. so i whipped up some fingerless mittens last weekend. over winter i usually knit about 5 pairs of these, i always just end up giving them to my friends! but i rather like this pair. i think they're a keeper:

I'll pop the pattern up soon, even though they're mega easy. but they'll be great for beginners!!
pencil scarf update:

it's getting there now. i love it! the boring rib stitch is perfect for doing at my knitting group or while I'm waiting around for things. should be done soon!

finally we have some fan photo's to show you!! (why is no one else sharing their photo's with us!? it makes us sad!)

a happy customer :) a perfect birthday present she purchased from us :) we're glad you like them! read about it here on her blog!

also, the lovely Lindsay (her blog here) has knitted up our sailor scarf pattern. she's added her own little twist to it and it's very cute!!! we love it Lindsay!

so, other than knitting, I've been pretty busy this last week. First of all, my boyfriend (robi) had his exhibition opening on Friday at the Bluecoat in town (town being Liverpool). they're celebrating the Biennial at the moment, and his exhibition will be up for at least two months!

New York based artist Daniel Bozhkov saw robi on YouTube doing his scouse (taking the piss) rapping, loved him and asked him to get involved in doing a documentary style video. Only a couple of screen shots, i got shouted at for taking photos :(

anyways, so the Biennial is this big art festival that's happening all over Liverpool. me and my friends took a mooch around the other day and took some photos:

i loved the room of ribbons (though the photo's make me look like a scary ghost) and the guy who was sewing/repairing old clothes.
also at the weekend, i went to see one of my favourite bands 'The Vasalines.' it was the best gig I'd been to in AGES. you should deffo check them out if you don't know them. poor quality photo, but i still want to share:

right, what else??
we'll do some new purchases now i think:

i got these two jumpers this week, both from Zara. I saw the cat one online and HAD to own it, but while i was in there i noticed the brownish red raccoon jumper..... i couldn't decide between the two.. you can see what happened! I'm now poor as a result.

and my mum got me this cardigan (thanks mum!) from the kids section in Marks and Spencer.

if you're a bit of a midget, like me, you should go and look at kids departments! kids are massive these days. apparently I'm the same age as a 12-13 year old. slightly worrying. but anyway, this cardigan is lovely, as soon as i saw it i got all excited. I've always like the look of in-side-out knitting!

my lovely friend Jane gave me (yes, GAVE) these two rather amazing teapots to add to my collection:

they're a bit brilliant aren't they!? thank you Jane!!!

so a couple of good things I've found online. this Yarn tutorial i found shows you how to make a great yarn out of an old tshirt, without any knots. it's great!
also these two Irregular Choice bags (i LOVE irregular choice shoes, but can never afford them. these are a bit more in my price range):

The Penelope Teapot giveaway on LOVE CAKE ends tomorrow guys!!! all you have to do is leave a comment on her blog and you might win! CLICK HERE to enter!

ok, so that's pretty much all for today. i start my new job tomorrow, YIKES! so it'll no doubt take me a week or two to settle in to a full time job (I'm not used to early mornings). so if there's no blog update for a while, that'll be why. but i will be back soon showing you all the amazing things I've found working in my new job. It's at a charity shop, I'm very excited to see what treasures i come across. I'll probably end up spending as much as i earn!!


Sarah Teapot xx

New Bits

Have you checked out our new disguise mittens yet?? NO?? WHY NOT!?

click here for buying details.

We're adding new items to our shop next week, so keep an eye out for them! you wont be disappointed!

Remember my pencil scarf from my last post? Well here it is so far... i didn't think I'd done that much till i saw the last photo.... it's coming along nicely!

I've also been working on my bonnet. I apologise now for the polystyrene head. I HATE them, and i hate it when people use them in photographs. they make anything look ugly (i only ever use them for blocking my hats). but my hair is in no state to be photographed today, it'll look less ugly when it's finished and on my own head.

anyway, the colours are hard to make out, but it's a mix of navy blue and dark brownish purple, two strands held together to make it really firm. should be finished soon i hope :)

It's my mums birthday today! happy birthday mum! i got her some bits she wanted from Marks and Spencer's (typical mum!) and make her a set of these (4 all together) to hang in her room. She's recently decorated her room and these fit in perfectly with the purple theme:

so what else is new? These necklaces are new!! and all super bargains:

i got the mini mouse one from the kids clothes bit in Tesco (£3), the owl in the middle from Primark (£2.50) and the other owl from Claire's Accessories, i forget how much. all excellent purchases i think, super cheap!

i also got this book delivered today (Bex Teapot has it too)

loads of really good idea's. you'd be surprised how much you can make with just one metre of fabric!!! i cant wait to get sewing.

my next book to buy:

i don't know if any of you have read 'Friday Night Knitting?' Well this is the third one on the series, looking forward to buying and reading that one!!

I'm pretty determined to knit a couple of things for myself this winter. i think these are the winners:

how cute is that cardi please? i think I'll knit it in cream, as i have enough cream yarn already, and maybe green and pink hearts.
I'm also thinking of knitting this aran beauty:

but NOT in cream. I was thinking grey with dark green and white/cream stripes.... a bit of a slytherin theme. It's knitted in aran yarn, so it shouldn't take a life time to knit.
I found both of these garments in Let's Knit magazine, which i don't usually buy as i find it a bit cheesy and tacky, but these two jumped out at me!

last but not least....
Just a quick reminder about the Penelope Teapot give away on LOVE CAKE. Go and leave a comment on the page and be in with a chance of winning the goodies!! GO GO GO!!!


xxx

Mitts and (free) bits...

So, exciting news...our Geek Chic Disguise Mittens have sold out on Folksy, for the second time! I'm sending out a big high five to everyone that will be rocking the mitts this winter. If you missed out though, don't worry. They will be back online in the next few days! So keep an eye out. I will also be adding some one off designs (bear, robot, vampire) tomorrow. If you see a pair you love, then get em quick! They are all unique, and they won't be around for long.

Pop over to girlybubble for a review of the mittens, and to see some pictures of the other designs!

Head over to our Folksy and Etsy shops for mitten info, and to see the rest of our lovely things!

And while you're at it, you haven't already, then make sure you pop along to Love Cake and enter the Penelope Teapot giveaway. Two super cute cross stitch kits could be yours! These are selling super quickly too, so don't miss the opportunity to grab them for free.

See you tomorrow!

xoxo

safari!

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who's been buying our new cross stitch kits and mittens (click here to visit our Folksy shop)
we've had such a great response since putting our new products online, so thank you ALL!

I visited Knowsely Safari Park a couple of days ago... I had such a great time! here are some of the best pics:

We went through the baboon part, and we had a rather rude Mr Baboon on the bonnet of the car. I took many photo's, but all are far too rude to put up (it might scare off young kids i fear). Let's just say he had a rather good time on the bonnet, on his own!

the only bad part of the day was my camera running out of battery! (typical! i really need to invest in a new one) And so i couldn't take photo's of the elephants and the petting zoo. i really wanted to take a pic of Penelope with the giant pig! next time!

now, what else has been going on? well, I've had a couple of knitting disasters regarding the hat i was knitting. lesson 1: don't leave curious dogs alone with pom poms.
I've finished my triangle scarf that i knitted using up loads of left over, half balls of wool. Picture to be posted when it's finished blocking.
I've also started my pencil scarf:

And cast on for this bonnet hat: (that's not me, it's the designer I'm copying off)

cute, no? ravelry pattern here

I got my free fabric sample in the post yesterday... it made my day!

a couple of weekends ago, spoonflower.com had a free sample day. you could upload any picture and get a free 8"x8" square. So that's mine. Penelope of course :) now, what do i do with the fabric? maybe turn it into little brooches? i just don't know. any idea's are welcome.

Just a reminder that there's currently a Penelope Teapot giveaway on LOVECAKE.CA so head over and enter. you could win TWO free cross stitch kits <3


xx