Kindness...

 ...this week... 

my snapshots have shouted out one resounding word

'kindness' of which I've definitely been the most lucky recipient x

♥

 My beautiful girls making sure I had the perfect Mother's day

...flowers...perfume...champagne...the best cake (ever!)...

.....whisking away the worries of a difficult week...

♥

 An unexpected parcel arriving in the post from Alison of 

Craftwood Creations

(maker of beautiful tiny wooden buttons which decorate my little bear jackets and shoes)

I now have my very own custom made needle gauge...

...such a surprise!...

Thank you so much Alison x

(and it now holds pride of place on my work room shelf)

♥

Thank you too blog friends 

for taking the time to visit my corner here

and for all the kind comments ...especially recently over those little bear jackets! ;-)

...I do love this creative world we all inhabit x

...and then...by chance yesterday...

on my Instagram travels I came across this quote 

which summed up my thoughts this week...

'Kindness - that simple word. 

To be kind - it covers everything, to my mind. 

If you're kind that's it.'

Roald Dahl

Happy New Week All

x x x ♥ x x x

...P.S.... Happy April!...

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The lights are on.....

These are dark winter days in our corner
(it really has been impossible to work without a light in the last week)
...but it's lovely indeed to be finally back in my favourite place...
(have I mentioned how much I love being here? ;-) )
~ ♥ ~

I don't tend to think I've been anywhere near as productive as I
had planned hoped to be until I look back on a year through my photographs
...above are a just a few of my favourites...

 I've also really enjoyed working with my lovely friend Nancy through 2015
on the Dutch translations of my patterns which have proved to be very popular 
(the next available pattern on the list will hopefully be Little Yarn Dolls : Method 2 )

Putting together the doll kits was another highlight of the last year
(they travelled safely to all corners of the globe!)
and for those who have inquired, there will hopefully be a few batches 
available here during the year in between working on new patterns

...and so... 
I'm really looking forward to everything 2016 may bring
with lots of projects on the go to share with you here on the blog
(although I'm thinking I really need to show some restraint right now 
and not buy any more yarn...at least just for the moment...it's not easy though, is it? ;-) )
...and I've knitted at least 2/3 of the front of my aran jumper amongst other things
...finally...wahooo!!


...I'm also hoping to open the doors here more often...

...back...very....soon...

 ...happy...new...week...

~ ♥ ~

 P.S...are you on instagram?... 
...I just may see you there soon ;-)...

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Doll Knitting : Method 2

Thank you so much everyone 
for the lovely response to the 
...'Little Yarn Dolls' Knitting Pattern...
it's been so very busy here and I've been 
preoccupied ever since putting together a second version 
of the pattern as requested which is worked on 2 knitting needles
~ ♥ ~
Little Yarn Dolls : Method 2

...is for those knitters who prefer to work 'back and forth'
then seam the pieces to create their doll
(the 'in the round' version is available here and here )

I'm very happy with how all the little dolls have turned out
and enjoyed creating both versions
Both look exactly the same when finished although made quite differently
and it's really just down to how you prefer to knit ;-)
There are lots of new photographs in this second version
...and detailed instructions for the neatest way to finish...

3mm Knitting Needles
Double Knitting Yarn
Easy to apply hair
Frilly dolly skirt is removable 
(and there's also the option of 2 different leg designs with Mary Jane shoes ;-) )

Now available on ETSY, Ravelry and here on the blog...
(more details in the listings)
For anyone who prefers to purchase on ETSY but would like to save the pattern 
to their Ravelry library just send me a quick message and I can send it to you x

I hope everyone who tries the patterns enjoys
their doll making x
♥
...and finally..

I've now started knitting my aran sweater 

which I spoke about some time ago...a long time ago(!)...
(I would understand completely if you don't remember!)

I'm hoping to take some photographs of my progress next the week 

(dark wool and equally dark days here at the moment mean I'm expecting it may not be an easy 

task but promise I'll do my best ... I'm really enjoying returning to aran knitting! ;-)

...until then...

hApPy wEeKeNd aLl

P.S ...the little doll at the top of the post who is included in the new pattern
is called 'Blossom'....made in lovely silvery tones of blue, pink and brown x

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'Little Yarn Dolls' knitting pattern...

Little Yarn Dolls
from

Mary Jane's TEAROOM

..DK yarn...

...3mm knitting needles...

basic knitting stitches...worked 'in the round'

...minimal sewing...

...doll body is stuffed as you knit...

(and it really does feel magical to have a doll appearing 

fully formed on your needles as you work x)

(these little dolls just had to be made in pretty pastel shades)

♥

seamless doll hat and frilly dolly skirt

(skirt stays in place without sewing and could be made 

in lots of different colours for quick changes)

...3 different dolls included for shade ideas...

...very easy and quick to apply hair..

as always I took the photographs

as I made the dolls in my workroom...

(there are lots within the pattern!)

...and while taking my photographs and looking closely through the lens...

I often thought how handmade dolls definitely capture a touch of magic...all so unique... ♥

♥ 

Available now on ETSY
(soon on Ravelry and here in the TEAROOM Shop x)
(more details on the Etsy listing here)

(If purchased on ETSY pattern can also be sent on Ravelry to be saved to library
....just send me a quick message with your Ravelry name x)

I hope anyone who makes a Little Yarn Doll enjoys the pattern
as much as I enjoyed making them

For any questions feel free to contact me anytime :-)


Back soon with my new project


...happy...weekend...all...

 ♥ 
Update...Little Yarn Dolls are now available on Ravelry and here in The Tearoom Shop x

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Clickety-click ....

...knitting needles...tapestry needle...embroidery scissors...
doll needles...tape measure...chopstick...paint brush...
stuffing stick...row counter...embroidery thread...
♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥

...it really is almost all I need at this moment... 
 in a mug  x

apart from the fact that I would love to live in this house of course
(and as ever will continue to dream because it's good for the soul x )
♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥

...and while I knit...
(with one of my most favourite yarns)

...this is a message to anyone who may like a copy
of the DOLLS from the TEAROOM and A TEAROOM Doll Hat 
knitting patterns in Dutch...now available in our
ETSY Shop
(including the free pinafore pattern which accompanies the dolls)

...another happy crafting adventure... 
this time with my very lovely friend Nancy of
Dolce Lana
who is also to be found here on Facebook 
(and if you're lucky to be visiting Belgium a visit to the beautiful Dolce Lana Shop
would be a real treat :-)  )

Thank you Nancy x
♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥
...the 'Chrystal' knitting pattern will be available in Dutch soon...

...and for anyone who has previously purchased the original ENGLISH written
patterns and would prefer the Dutch translations  
I can send you your free copies... just send me a quick message x

♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥

...and behind the scenes...

I'm knitting every day at the moment,

pattern writing and taking photographs as I work...

making good progress and enjoying the summer days

Back Soon 

Happy Making 

♥  ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥

P.S ...Thank you to everyone too who has messaged me about my crochet cushion
from a couple of posts ago. It isn't from a pattern ... I only have my scribbles...
I'm making another one whenever time permits and 
will be taking some pics of my progress ;-) 

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A TEAROOM Doll Hat...new knitting pattern

A last minute 'click' of the camera but it captured a little bit 

of unexpected magic and so it's become the cover for the new pattern...

♥

This is a quick post today for everyone who has inquired

about the little hat pattern...

'A  TEAROOM Doll Hat'

is now available 

from the TEAROOM Shop here

or

from Mary Jane's TEAROOM on Ravelry here

(the pattern can also be saved to your Ravelry library)

(This is Layla wearing her new hat)

♥ ♥ ♥

To celebrate the launch of the new knitting pattern...

a 50% discount has been automatically applied for a limited period

... a thank you to everyone who has bought

The 'DOLLS from the TEAROOM' 

Knitting Pattern

(and made the dolls feel so welcome around here!)

For any customers who prefer to purchase on 

ETSY 

the new pattern will be available tomorrow...   

Created using the same

Jamieson's of Shetland DK 

which is used to make the TEAROOM dolls

and so it will be perfect to make hats and flowers with leftover yarn 

from those projects

There are over 220 shades of this lovely yarn available

 and several shades have been included in the pattern for ideas.

♥

...the pattern includes the following...

1. A Hat to knit 'in the round'

2. A Hat to knit 'flat and seamed'

3. A Knitted Flower

4. A Crochet Flower
5. A Stripy Hat (worked both ways)

Basic knitting skills are required for working
'flat and seamed' or 'in the round and seamless'

(Crochet Flower is created using a magic ring (sliding loop/yarn ring/magic loop!)
... perfect for achieving a tight, neat centre to a flower...
Pattern has written crochet instructions plus a simple symbol chart 
along with UK/ US abbreviations)

Instructions are also given for 'felting' finished flowers
(very easy)

For anyone who purchases the pattern
please don't hesitate to contact me if there are any problems
downloading your pattern or adding the discount code
(You can contact me here, on Facebook or Ravelry)

Have fun x

** UPDATE ....Now available on ETSY
(discount has been automatically applied)

♥ ♥ ♥

Back soon

(with more news and latest projects)
(and my new yarn swift!)

Take care until next time
(and thank you as always for calling by :-) )

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Dolls, hats and flowers.....

...using more lovely Jamieson's DK to make...

 'Tearoom Doll Hats'

(Molly actually has a red version with a blue flower 

...but she seems to have claimed this stripy one too :-)  )

~ ♥ ~

 Thank you everyone 

who has purchased the new  'Dolls from the TEAROOM' knitting pattern

and for leaving such lovely comments on the last post too
It's been such a very busy time around here...

...and now we're all trying out new hats...

(Belle likes hers turned up at one side  :-) )

~ ♥ ~
This little hat pattern will include two variations
...one to be made in the round and seamless...

(Ooh..I love this yarn..)

and a second one which is worked flat and seamed

...both are quick and easy...
(the pink hat below is for Layla and I'll show you a pic of her 
wearing her hat next time as she's on the pattern cover too )
~ ♥ ~

 A crochet flower and a knitted flower will also be included to decorate
along with an option to 'felt' the flowers in a very simple way
(it seems to have become my latest crafty addiction:-) )
~ ♥ ~

There are lots of plans for the months ahead
 and I'll update here with news along the way...

~ ♥ ~

...and post here when the hat pattern is published
(there will also be a code to receive a substantial discount too
so for anyone who plans to purchase please don't miss it
...I'll add it here in the next blog post and on the Facebook page)

(...and it just so happens that the hat will fit the 15" MJT Rabbits too
and so everyone is happy around here :-)  ....)

Thank you as always you for calling by ♥

Hope you have a wonderful week

(the weather's definitely feeling a little cooler around here today)

Take care
until next time

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