Knit-tastic

Granny squares crocheted scarf

I’m definitely feeling the love for all things woollen this week as the chill sets in (I even popped the gas heater on for a minute last night, then sensibly changed into a big Aran-knit jumper and some ugg boots instead).

Check out this fab scarf, a present from Katrina found at a flea market a few weeks ago (lucky me). I’m digging its old-school seventies charm.

A spot of cowboy crochet

Miniature crocheted cowboy boots

Miniature crocheted cowboy boots

A while ago one of my oldest and dearest friends Lisa Cosco set up Nursing Angel, a brilliant business selling hard-to-find product lines to nursing mothers. It’s since turned into a massive online store stocking all sorts of things, including these.

I’m a sucker for cowboy boots and these are too cute. I know what I’m getting for friends’ new babes this xmas – they also come in pink and blue for the traditionalists.

Crocheted jewellery

Kristen's jewelleryI met designer Kristen Masters at Julie Paterson’s shop, Cloth Fabric in Surry Hills because Julie now stocks some of her fantastic jewellery range.

Kristen’s inspired by the materials she uses and their possibilities, as well as by crochet technique. Says she, “I collect old bead necklaces and buttons and odds and ends from op shops to embellish some of the pieces. It’s all pretty new and I am constantly experimenting and coming up with new things.” What a wonderful way to recycle old materials that have seen better days.

At this stage you can only buy these unique handmade pieces from Cloth or direct through Kristen’s new blog, but they’re well worth checking out for their intricate, avant garde beauty.

I’m particularly loving the two on the second line down. So fab.