My New Friend...

Say hello to my new friend...

Pineapple Santa Claus !

And a new bow scarf has been done today..

         

       

Incredible finds !

2012 and already buying crazy. I shouldn't really but how long one can stand without treats ?

I have checked and my last purchase on Etsy was the 31st of October / Ebay Xmas day... right still pretty good 1 treat per month. 

I found those original 1950s French Fashion drawing/watercolour of nightgown design. My bedroom's walls are pretty bare. I did not find quite the "style" I want for it. I have loads of ideas but I do not dare do anything.. but now I have those, I will be able to start soon !
Savour those amazing colours and textures !

Every detail is so beautiful ! 

This is my favourite. I like the composition, the hubby on the chair, the red telephone cord.  It actually does not look like a fashion drawing but more like an illustration.

A very clever way of showing the back of the gown.

The hubby at the back listening to the conversation.

Really nice posture. Looks more like a coat than a nightgown to me !

Again, nice fine drawing, lovely gesture and nice contrasting colours.

Lounge  jacket.

Teenage girl with her pet.

Wonderful colours. They will be perfect as they match my 4 drawings (yellow, red and green)

Jewellery at home s'il vous plait.

Oriental style..

Looks like a knitted collar...

Amazing head to toe !

And....

I like those over-shirt. Quite hard to find though..I justfind it easy to chuck them on with a jeans and a pair of mocassins.  Teen style.. 

I like to feel comfy and free with my clothes like the girls in this picture.

Similar style... Over-shirt is similar to Pendleton jacket or I am going to use it this way...

Merry Christmas to you all !

Christmas Mittens and Scarf Angora set II

Another set available for sale on my Facebook Page Mademoiselle Coco's Deluxe Clothing.

A lovely all woolly and fluffy grey mittens and scarf set ! Nice yarn made of 50% Wool 50% Alpaca which gives a delicate and lacy fabric.

Sorry for not posing with it but it just seems my plans kept changing all the time and I just can't be bothered any more.

Today, right now!

a new project is on its way...

So much time on my hands...

And again, another knitted item to come up very quickly indeed. Since work has become inconstant, I sure have time to put my mind into knitting.





No novelty for you though. I have re-made this 1955 Summer Top from Mon Tricot magazine. It was one of the first knitting books I bought when I started collecting.
The pattern  is actually made for machine knitting and the instructions are more mysterious than a hand knitting one.
But I decoded the gibberish and got on with it !

So yes, it is a pleasure to knit this piece because it does not require a lot of time or wool. It is also a very popular design so hopefully I will be able to sell it to cover all this time off due to recession !

You can find more patterns on my Facebook Page...

The stitch I use a lot recently consists of taking the stitches by the back instead of the usual front so it can give a tighten and a twisted look to the fabric. I do use it to wool who stretches and for rib edges because it gives a regular and professional finish.

I admit I am not much of a risky knitter going through devilish fair isle or crazy patterns but my style is really graphic with simple pure lines.

...or you can find it on Etsy.

Christmas Mittens and Scarf Angora set

The Christmas Vintage Fayre was on this week end and my knitting stall was set up for the first time !

That was a very exciting moment for me as it was my first fair ever as a "designer" (if I may say).
The place was small but it made it intimate and we share tables and rails between friends. My friends gave me some knitwear to sell and we helped each others at all time !
Unfortunately it was rather quiet but I received some good feedbacks and meet other knitters such as Tracy Triumph on Ravelry.









I shared this pattern with you guys a week ago. My plan was to make as much knitting sets as possible for the Fayre. Those are perfect Christmas presents for friends or family. It also a pretty and useful accessories to have.
After 2 weeks of intense knitting, I was only able to knit 1 set of pink mittens/scarf and 1 pair of grey mittens only. And when I say intense, I mean knitting all the time !
And I thought I was a fast knitter !! Gosh !!

Posing with my pink angora set

 I am wearing a matching knit set in cream, white and gold. My knitted scarf does not stand out with those colours ! :(

The set is very delicate and precious. The angora is soft and fluffy. Passers-by were impressed with my skills. Unfortunately, it did not sell ! I have another one coming in grey. Don't forget ! This set is can be ordered !! 

The Fayre

 A small space for so much stuffs ! But we got clever and presented quite well. You can see my mannequin wearing the flecked knitted jacket above the red headed person at the front.

 The  place was very dark. It was difficult to get good pictures.

All in pink and grey and white and black