tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21925955403252391052024-02-06T22:36:12.302-08:00The Geeky KnitterA journey through the mind of a geek that rides motorbikes and knitsSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-14228100348097173832012-03-19T07:11:00.001-07:002012-03-19T07:11:24.024-07:00Spring Sale WeekSpring Sale Week! Spring has definitely sprung the hayfever season is nearly upon us so there's a 10% discount int he store just use the coupon SPRING12 when you check out it might offset the cost of all those tissues we will be usingClick Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-53791193193888726602012-03-16T11:21:00.001-07:002012-03-16T11:21:10.687-07:00Mothers Day Gift Idea - Cool Cotton Drop Stitch ScarfHand knitted and professionally finished Lace Knit Scarf
Knit in beautiful 100% cotton yarn in white with delicate flecks of yellow and blue this long skinny scarf can keep you warm when doubled up but is cool enough to wear in summer aswell.
The scarf has been washed in lavender wool wash and blocked to bring out the lace pattern. It measures 5 inches wide and 71 Inches Long not includ...Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-23922496600580183292012-03-15T11:35:00.001-07:002012-03-15T11:35:10.072-07:00Mothers Day Gift Idea - Gift for a KnitterThis Lace Scarf Pattern has been knit in double knitting yarn, depending on the yarn you choose you can get a nice long scarf from only 50g of DK yarn.
As I am a UK knitter all instructions and needle sizes are UK.
This pattern is for personal use only and cannot be sold for profit.
Pattern will be emailed in PDF format to you within 24 Hours of purchase, please include yo...Click Here to Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-66004568709880529712012-03-14T11:21:00.001-07:002012-03-14T11:21:10.952-07:00Mothers Day Gift Idea - Skinny Lace ScarfHand knitted and professionally finished Lace Knit Scarf
Knit in beautifully soft Sirdar Baby Bamboo in white this long skinny scarf can keep you warm when doubled up but is cool enough to wear in summer aswell.
The scarf has been washed in lavender wool wash and blocked to bring out the lace pattern. It measures 4 inches wide and 61 Inches Long.
We recommend this scarf i...Click Here to Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-9365749501985588872012-03-13T11:27:00.001-07:002012-03-13T11:27:10.032-07:00Mothers Day Gift Idea - Summer Wrap/ScarfKnitted Lace Scarf in a drop stich pattern, Hand knitted and professionally finished.
Knit in wonderfully soft sock yarn, in bright shades of green, yellow, orange and red this scarf just makes me think of sipping cocktails on a tropical beach.
The Drop stitch creates a very light-weight scarf perfect for warm evenings, its wide enough to just wear as a wrap over your shoulders to keep t...Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-55431190591266115032012-03-12T15:11:00.001-07:002012-03-12T15:11:13.610-07:00Mothers Day Gift Idea - For the KnitterThis Lace Scarf Pattern has been knit in double knitting yarn, depending on the yarn you choose you can get a nice long scarf from only 50g of DK yarn.
As I am a UK knitter all instructions and needle sizes are UK.
This pattern is for personal use only and cannot be sold for profit.
Pattern will be emailed in PDF format to you within 24 Hours of purchase, please include yo...Click Here to Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-68166206942920992732012-03-12T04:28:00.001-07:002012-03-12T04:28:05.352-07:00Free UK Shipping on all ordersFree UK Shipping on all orders this week! Splash out and buy your mum something nice for mothers day. Use coupon code FREEUK when you check outClick Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-29420577543175214592012-03-10T04:05:00.001-08:002012-03-10T04:05:06.685-08:00Special Offer - FREE Coupon CodeUse coupon code "FREEUK" and get free shipping on any items in my shop!Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-31390005528878949952012-03-09T05:09:00.001-08:002012-03-09T05:09:08.111-08:00Mother's Day - Knitted Lace Scarf in Moss Green Bamboo YarnHand knitted and professionally finished Lace Knit Scarf
Knit in beautifully soft Sirdar Baby Bamboo in green this long skinny scarf can keep you warm when doubled up but is cool enough to wear in summer aswell.
The scarf has been washed in lavender wool wash and blocked to bring out the lace pattern. It measures 4 inches wide and 46 Inches Long.
We recommend this scarf i...Click Here to Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-22107483483527680452012-03-07T05:12:00.001-08:002012-03-07T05:12:07.855-08:00Mother's Day - Hand Dyed Reversible Scarf One of a KindKnitted scarf in a trellis stitch which gives a fancy stich effect on the right site and a plain patterned reverse.
Knitted with a one of a kind hand of hand spun Blue Faced Leicester yarn, hand dyed in shades of pink, lilac and white - named sweet almond
Due to the nature of the yarn this scarf is extra warm and measures 5.5 inches wide and 47.5 inches long.Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-10166080944698368762012-03-05T05:07:00.001-08:002012-03-05T05:07:06.765-08:00Mothers Day - Knitted Lace Scarf in Feminine Shades of Pink and LilacHand knitted and professionally finished Lace Knit Scarf from my own design.
Knit in beautifully soft Sirdar Crofter Double Knitting Yarn, in feminine shades of Pink, Cream and Lilac with flecks of grey its sure to keep you warm and cosy.
The scarf has been washed in lavender wool wash and blocked to bring out the lace pattern. It measures 7 inches wide and 47 Inches Long.
...Click Here to Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-52868452205125266712012-03-04T05:12:00.001-08:002012-03-04T05:12:06.052-08:00One of a Kind Teddy Bear - MagicMagic came to me needing a home, previously he belonged to a wonderful alchemist and enjoyed watching his owner create magic potions, unfortunately Magic was a little too inquisitive and fell into a pot of magic dust. The alchemist was very annoyed so Magic ran away.Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-69473540588521812232012-03-04T04:08:00.001-08:002012-03-04T04:08:04.322-08:00Mothers Day UKDon't Forget Its Mothers day March 18th (UK) We will be promoting items all week which would make a great gift for your mum, with Free UK shipping on all orders using coupon code FREEUKClick Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-9650780064383950592012-03-03T06:24:00.001-08:002012-03-03T06:24:06.193-08:00New Bear DesignThere's a new bear design coming to our shop soon, the 'Sleepers' with their own blankie and soft toy to keep them company while the sleep on your shelf, desk where ever you want to put them they will sleep quite happily.Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-85822315666163670042012-03-03T01:14:00.001-08:002012-03-03T01:14:06.895-08:00Special Offer - FREE Coupon CodeUse coupon code "FREEUK" and get free UK shipping on any items in my shop!Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-6694841999252496202012-03-02T11:30:00.001-08:002012-03-02T11:30:08.415-08:00Knitted Lace Scarf in Blue Bamboo Yarn - $35.00Summer May be on its way but there's still a nip in the air, why not treat yourself to this beautiful lace scarf in lightweight bamboo yarn perfect to keep the chill offClick Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-75409061560578364382011-10-15T11:19:00.000-07:002011-10-15T11:19:58.852-07:00Back Again :)Life has been pretty hectic since i last make a blog post.. a lot of rubbish at work threat of redundancy filled my life and stressed me out for a good few months till August actually then as i managed to keep my job i found i had the workload of 3 people talk about stress!! A minor bike injury ruined my back (all better now) and life has finally started to settle down!
October sees the Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-80608254268031292592011-04-25T03:06:00.001-07:002011-04-25T03:06:18.518-07:00just what goes into a luvabearWell a full day of knitting and I have 19 pieces of bear which are blocked and ready to sew together. You can see why I don't make bears often ;) check out my other finished bears @ http://luvabear.etsy.com Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-9764639349816689982011-04-24T02:31:00.000-07:002011-04-24T02:31:06.359-07:00A very weird day yesterdayIt was one of those days which is a little fuzzy, due to it being so very humid in Sheffield we decided not to take the bike out but to take the dog for a walk instead.
Perhaps i should explain my relationship here.. this is my ex husband we are still really good friends we go out on the bike together etc its a bit weird a most people look at me funny but pfftt i get used to that
The dog is a&Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-69894129877013852652011-04-22T00:52:00.000-07:002011-04-22T00:52:20.930-07:00Norty MeI didn't blog yesterday.. my blog resolution has broken all ready, but to be fair it was my last working day for 11 days so i had to get a lot of work done in a short space of time!
I was that knackered after my dinner i fell asleep on the sofa! Anyway the easter holidays is going to be a busy time for me I have lots of item to photograph (if the sun comes out) and I'm clearing the junk from theSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-19051821259129131132011-04-20T14:43:00.001-07:002011-04-20T14:43:16.346-07:00just how geeky am i?I'm blogging from my HTC desire lol Recent hat blocking attempt worked well I've got 2 scarves and 3 hats ready to be listed as soon as I can get pictures :) Just need to clear junk from the spare room and turn it into my crafting studio again then I will be a happy bunny Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192595540325239105.post-82639480179829308502011-04-19T02:58:00.000-07:002011-04-19T02:58:41.588-07:00The Geek Machine needs CoffeeThis is what I say everytime i leave my desk at work.. yes i get odd looks but i don't care! I'm used to odd looks apparently I'm unsual..
I've done IT Support for 12 years, software junkie, gadget junkie an all round geek. I read web comics I build computers and play with php and mysql for fun.. yes fun
That alone earns me the 'you're such a geek' compliment (well i see it at one anyway)Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298751205704955929noreply@blogger.com0