The journey begins!

Hello! Thank you so much for visiting my new Blog, it's lovely to see you. I am Susie and I'm a career woman with three teenage children, four hens, one husband, a love of all things crafty and a desire to share this passion with like minded individuals! We live in Epsom, in leafy Surrey, and when I am not working I spend my days knitting, crocheting, quilting, cross-stitching, baking, crafting and gardening. For the last 40+ years I have been following other peoples' patterns, but have now decided to embark on a journey to become a designer and teacher myself and I would like to welcome you along! 

I guess you could say I am a traditionalist and I have been focusing on cable designs and aran knitting over the last 6 months. Having experimented with different cable designs I noticed a plaited cable on one of my husbands jumpers. Having seen it there I kept seeing it everywhere - mostly on other peoples' woolly hats on my commute to work - and I knew I had to incorporate this particular cable into one of my designs. Then there was a cushion! 

My first cushion design!

I am also quite taken with cables that form a chain and have had a play with something on a baby jacket and hat design. This set was made from one of my favourite yarns - Debbie Bliss Rialto aran - made from the finest and softest 100% merino wool ever! 

I think I am going to enjoy this designing lark - what a fabulous excuse to try out some new yarns!