My mother in law gave me a fantastic gift for Christmas – money for yarn! So I allowed myself one treat in the New Year, even though I’m not supposed to be buying anything craft related. Since I was treating myself, I went to John Lewis and got some yarn that would normally be way out of my budget – Rowan Silky Tweed and two balls of Rowan Felted Tweed DK, both in a lovely heathery purple.
I made a Slouchy Copy Cat Hat with the silky tweed, which I’ve worn non-stop ever since. It’s a great easy pattern, knitted up in an evening, and the yarn is so warm and lovely, although it doesn’t have a lot of elasticity.
Then I made a pair of gloves from a Louisa Harding accessories book, using one ball of the felted tweed. I still have a ball of this left to use in the future, so I might make another beret or something, haven’t decided yet. I really needed some warm things for the winter, so I’m very happy with my new hand-knits!
Torya Winters Designs 
ooh lovely – really great colour yarn and i like the texture of the felted tweed.
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They are lovely I love the beret pattern.
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Fab colours!! Hope they keep the cold out!
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it a lovely set, you knitting so quickly, I cannot keep up ;)x
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