In 2012, I bought my first Blythe Doll: Simple Vanilla and I set out to knit her a Écolière Beret for when she arrived home. I chose a yarn that will result in a Fair Isle effect. I am pretty happy with how the Beret turned out :). The Écolière Beret pattern is by Maggie Baird. The yarn is Sirdar Crofter DK Shade...
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Please welcome my newest model. She currently does not have a name but I’m hoping my girls will decide on a name soon. She is a 14″ Nurture Baby made by my friend Felicia M using the Sweet Seriah Nurture Baby printed pattern. Recently I offered to test a Romper pattern and here she is modelling it. I love this romper pattern as it’s very quick & easy to knit up. Currently, the Sweet Seriah (Sweet Seriah Facebook Page) Nurture Baby pattern is no longer available in print. Second hand copies do come up for sale but are rare. The romper pattern is by Ashley Darling and is not released yet but will be released soon on her Ravelry Store: Ashley Darling Designs. The hat is a simple pattern I made up. The yarn is “Pretty In Oink” by Oint Pigment on 100% Superwash Merino...
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This recipe is a family favourite and has evolved from a much simpler recipe. Hope you like it too. Ingredients: 500 grams Pork or chicken breast sliced 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon chilli powder 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 heaped teaspoons cornflour 1/2 cup of water 1 teaspoon grounded Sichuan peppercorns powder Onion cut into wedges Any vegetables you have on hand e.g. carrots, capsicum, beans, shallots, broccoli, cauliflower etc Steps: Marinate your meat in a bowl with 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil and salt. Mix well, cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. I like to marinate meat for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Combine remaining rice wine, soy sauce and sugar in another small bowl. Set aside until the step 7. Heat about 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok or large frying pan. When hot, add garlic, grounded Sichuan powder & chilli. Stir fry for about 30 seconds and adding water if needed to prevent it sticking to bottom of wok/frying pan. Add your marinated meat and mix well until meat is browned or cooked. Add your chosen vegetables and mix everything well. Add about 2 tablespoon of water and cover for 2 minutes. This will allow the steam from the water to cook the vegetables but still keep it crunchy. You can leave the lid on longer if you prefer more cooked vegetables. Add the 1/2 cup of water and mix well. Add 2 heaped teaspoons of cornflour to the mixture made in Step 2. Stir to dissolve the cornflour and add to wok/frying pan. Serve with rice and enjoy....
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This Owlie Sleep Sack is made for a friend who is having a baby boy. Another friend has knitted a matching hat and some booties to complete the set. I really enjoyed knitting this sleep sack which was quick to knit up and the owls were fun to do. The pattern is Owlie Sleep Sack pattern. The yarn is “Firecracker 7509” by Spud & Chloë...
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This is one of the prizes for the top 2 favourite quilts made for a Facebook group’s monthly project. A 15″ Tomboy Knits Butterfly Shrug for a 15″ Waldorf Inspired Doll. Although it may fit a 12-14″ Waldorf Inspired Doll depending on actual size of the doll. The pattern is Tomboy Knits Butterfly Shrug for Dolls pattern and the yarn used is “Goldfish Bowl” by Oint Pigment on 100% Superwash Merino...
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A custom request for a boy coloured 15″ Tomboy Knits Overalls for a 15″ Waldorf Inspired Doll. The pattern is Tomboy Knits Overalls pattern. The yarn is “Ex-Boyfriend’s Sweater ” by Oint Pigment on 100% Superwash Merino Wool. Trim was done using 100% wool...
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