MY KNITTING AND SOME OF MY DESIGNS

This is my darling doll Sally, I got her as a Christmas gift when I was 4 years old, sadly she has lost an arm and a finger, but to me she is still the most beautiful doll in the world. This is her Christmas outfit, knitted in Peaches 'n Creme 100% cotton, I got this as a gift from one of my darling friends in the Knitting Knook Group that I own.

Another outfit for Sally, knitted in acrylic and bought at Mohammed's Yarn Shop.

Sally's new outfit, knitted for her Christmas 2008, this is knitted with Elle's Pure Gold and the red yarn I cannot remember the name.

Another outfit knitted in Pure Gold and Sensations.

Another outfit for Sally knitted with 100% pure cotton, all the way from the USA.

Sally's Nurse Outfit.

Sally's French Girl Outfit



PRAM OUTFIT

A beautiful pram set.




TISSUE HOLDER

One of the items I designed, this is a tissue holder, knitted in 100% cotton.





BATH MITTEN AND TISSUE HOLDER

The bath mitten and tissue holder that I designed and knitted in 100% cotton.





BED SOCKS

Shirley's bed socks, I designed and am very proud of the outcome.



AMY'S COWBOY

This is Amy's Cowboy, designed by the very talented Amy-Lynne Mitchell, you can fine her at:www.frogiezplace.blogspot.com, she is one very talented lady.






PINWHEEL BLANKET

My pinwheel blanket, finished at last!!!




SWEETHEART NATASHA'S CARDIGAN

Natasha's little cardigan, knitted in 100% cotton.







EASTER HENS

Little Easter Hens protecting their eggs.







APRIL KAL (KNIT-A-LONG)

This is a cloth that I designed for TheKnittingKnook Group, I loved the outcome and I named it "THE GREATEST GIFT", and it was the April Monthly KAL (Knit Along)








MELANIE AND SHIRLEY COMBINED EFFORT

This set was a combined effort by the very talented Melanie Thompson and myself, you can find Mel's blog at: http://lilknitofthisandthat.blogspot.com/









DARLING CHANTE's CARDIGAN

This is a Shirley Design and I knitted this little beauty for my darling little Chante.

And so my sweet friends, I will have another episode tomorrow, be sure and tune in for more exciting news and maybe a freebie or two.

Have a wonderful day filled with God's richest blessings.

Shirley

Cloth For Chantal
(I dedicate this cloth to my darling daughter Chantal)
(I love you more than words can say)
Designed by: Shirley Smith
MATERIALS:
Scraps of cotton
US 4 needles (3.50mm needles)
Cast on 15 sts
1st row: Knit 13 stitches, turn
2nd row: Slip 1, knit 11, knit twice in last stitch
3rd row: Knit 13 stitches, turn
4th row: Slip 1, knit 11, knit twice in last stitch
5th row: Knit 13 stitches, turn
6th row: Slip 1, knit 11, knit twice in last stitch (18 stitches)
7th row: Knit 13 stitches, turn
8th row: Slip 1, knit 10, slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over
9th row: Knit 11, turn
10th row: Slip 1, knit 8, slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over
11th row: Knit 9, turn
12th row: Slip 1, knit 6, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
13th row: Knit 7, turn
14th row: slip 1, knit 5, knit twice into last stitch
15th row: Knit 7, turn
16th row: slip 1, knit 5, knit twice into last stitch
17th row: Knit 7, turn
18th row: slip 1, knit 5, knit twice into last stitch(18 stitches)
19th row: Knit 7, turn
20th row: Slip 1, knit 4, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
21st row: Knit 5, turn
22nd row: Slip 1, knit 2, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
23rd row: Knit 3, turn
24th row: Slip 1, slip 1, k1, pass 2nd slipped stitch over
25th row: k1, (yo , slip 1 purlwise, k1 into back of stitch, pass slipped stitch over) 6 times, knit 2
26th row: Slip 1, purl 14
Repeat last 26 rows another 5 times (there must be 6 patterns of 26 rows knitted)
Bind off.

LONG TIME NO POSTING

Good afternoon

Well it has been awfully long since I have blogged. I have been busy knitting and designing and finally I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

I am so sorry for neglecting my blog for so long, but I promise to keep it updated on a more regular basis.

Our darling son Will has also now got his degree and he is now working for an Auditor's firm in Cape Town, now we will only be seeing him once a year, but that is fine, now I have an excuse to visit Cape Town more often.

Chantal has finally got her wheels as well and she has called her wheel chair "ZOOM ZOOM", it is a beautiful metallic blue and she is very pleased.

My eldest son George, is now into photography and I am hoping he will teach me a few tricks of the trade.

The three men and my darling grand daughter Chante, are all into golf. Chante loves it and she gets professional golf lessons from Vaughn Groenewald, who she adores. He is a very kind and gentle person and just the right one to teach her.

Well time for some more photos, I hope you enjoy my knitting, be on the look out for a freebie, I hope you will enjoy knitting it.

Thanks a million for visiting my blog, God Bless you all.

Hugs and Blessings
Shirley

SUNSET - ERMELO

Is this not a beautiful photo, I love the sun rays shining through the clouds.
This horse is so peaceful and the sun setting just so wonderful, that this has to be one of the most beautiful photos I have taken.

I love photography, but I still have so much to learn, but I am getting there.

SO SORRY

I am so sorry I have been neglecting my blog, but good grief I have been so busy I have not had time to even think of blogging in the past month, but I promise to be more faithful.
Have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting my blog.
Hugs
Shirley

NEW FAMILY PHOTOS

First up two of the three men in my life. George and George Jr, man are they not just so good looking? Unfortunately Will could not be here, he is in Cape Town.
Now for the best Mommy-in-law in the world, thanks mom for always being there and for all the love you have to offer.
Here is George, his mom and his sis Zabeth, dont they look so much alike?

Now these are my 3 girls, my pride and joy, but please say a prayer for our little Chante, the little girlie on the left of the photo, she had tick bite fever and she is just not getting well, please pray for her.

ZIGZAG PANEL WITH DIAMONDS
ABBREVIATIONS:
YF = Yarn forward
Sl 1 = slip 1 stitch
Psso = pass slipped stitch over
K2tog = knit 2 sts together
TEST KNITTED BY MELANIE THOMPSON
Cast on 44 sts
Rows 1-5 : Knit
Row 6 : k4, p36, k4
Row 7 : K4 *k2, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k5* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 8 : k4, p36, k4
Row 9 : K4, *k3, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k4* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 10: k4,p36, k4
Row 11: k4, * k4, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k3*, repeat from *to last 4 sts, k4
Row 12: k4, p36,k4
Row 13 : k4,*k5, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k2* repeat from * to last k4 sts, k4
Row 14 : k4, p36, k4
Row15 : k4 *k2, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k2, yf , sl 1, k1, psso, k1* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 16 : k4, p36, k4
Row 17 : k4 *k1, [yf, sl 1, k1,psso]x2, k2, yf, sl1 , k1, psso* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 18 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 19 : k4, *k2, yf, sl1, k1, psso, k2, k2tog, yf, k1* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 20 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 21 : k4, *k5, k2 tog, yf, k2* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 22 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 23 : K4, *k4, k2 tog, yf, k3*, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 24 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 25 : k4 * k3, k2 tog, yf, k4* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 26 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 27 : k4 *k2, k2tog, yf, k5* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 28 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 29 : K4 * k1, k2 tog, yf, k3, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k1*, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 30 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 31 : k4 *k2tog, yf, k3, [yf, sl 1, k1, psso]x2* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 32 : k4, purl 36, k4
Row 33 ; k4,*k1, yf, sl 1, k1, psso, k3, yf, sl1, k1, psso, k1* repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4
Row 34 : k4, purl 36, k4

Repeat from Row 7 – Row 34 another 1x, this will give you 2 patterns.(62 rows)

Rows 63-67: Knit
Row 68 : Bind off, weave in ends.

Hope you all enjoy this pattern. Hugs and blessings

SUNRISE OVER ERMELO

This was taken on 1o July at o6hoo the morning while George and I went for our morning walks. I love taking photos of our Sunrise, its such a wonderful time of the day and I feel so close to God.

Yet another Ermelo Sunrise photo, man our country is so beautiful and God looks down on us and smiles daily.

This photo was taken by my Will, he takes such wonderful photos.

The next photos will follow soon, I have to show what Karin made specially for me, I must just get my photo taken and then I will publish it.

have a wonderful day filled with laughter, love and blessings from above and thank you for visiting my blog.

Hugs and blessings till later.

MY USA GOODS

As you all know my darling SIL Karin and Bianca came to visit me for an entire week, but boy did they bring me a whole lot of beautiful cotton all the way from the USA, now dont be jealous, here is my stash I got from them. Now I can do so much knitting, dankie Sussa en Bianca for the wonderful time we had and thank you my Boeta for leaving them with me to visit for a whole week, we really enjoyed it.

Arte y Pico Award

I received this award from Melanie . I must pass it on to 5 other bloggers. Below are my nominees:

Chantal

Malgosia

Joy B

Kim G

Eyglo




Now, here are the rules and regulations of the Arte y Pico Award:


1) Pick five (5) blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also for contributing to the blogging community, no matter what language.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.
4) Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of "Arte y Pico" blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award (http://arteypico.blogspot.com/)

Now, ladies...you must go pick your 5.