This was long in the making (2 months) but totally worth it ^_^

Very inspiring pattern with great results. I would like to try this again one day with thinner yarn, as the Socks that Rock lightweight was perhaps a little heavy for this shawl and makes it quite bulky if wearing as a scarf (as I generally do).

I first became obsessed by Blue Moon's Raven Clan colourways when I saw Chrissy's amazing versions (Ravelry) of the Multnomah Shawl and knew I had to get some for myself.

I noted on my Ravlery that this was a ‘keeping me sane’ shawl. Now, a few months later, I can't quite remember what it was keeping me sane from, but I imagine part of it was having to move house yet again.

On nupps
Found the new technique of nupps pretty fun. Because of the thicker yarn, I used 5 stitch nups instead of 7 or 9. They're not super noticeable, but because I was running out of yarn I am glad I chose to do smaller ones.

As requests to sell items made from my DrWho related patterns are becoming more common, I thought I'd do a short post on this topic.

I have also hopefully made the copyright notice more clear on the patterns than it was initially, so if you were unsure, please read this post to find out more.


The BBC has made its position known in respect to commercial selling of creations based on their trademarks. They are generally happy for people to make items for themselves and for friends etc., but they are not happy with people using patterns to create items that are going to be sold.

Infringement notices have been issued to remove patterns from which commercial items have been made, so by asking people to keep items made from my Doctor Who patterns non-commercial I am hoping that the patterns will be allowed to stay online for everyone to use. Please help me keep these patterns available by respecting the terms.

If you have any more questions feel free to contact me.

This post applies not only to Doctor Who but to other fan items based on trademarks.

Although I can't join in Team Librarian's stall at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair this weekend, I will join in with free shipping ^_^

Should be good timing for getting last minute Christmas gifts :)
Other librarian shops with free shipping:
excessivelydiverting
sovereignsea
suziesarmoire
craftsbyquyen
annearchy

It's quite fun to look back at the things you loved years ago. I recently went back to my first page of etsy favourites and got quite a rush of nostalgia. I remember the excitement of first discovering this world of handmade creations...



My favourites have changed quite a bit since, and have become more yarn and fleece focussed. In the last few months I think I've developed a teal fixation -- doesn't it look tasty? yum :)

I was working from home today after a nasty bout of the flu and saw the postie drop off a parcel for me from WildFireFibres ^_^

Hi everyone!
Just a little update on this. Last time I showed you ilwin's cute phone cosy - we got chatting and I wrote up a knitted version to share with those who don't crochet (yet :p). If planning on knitting you might want to grab the crochet one too as it's got the pretty pics.