The Trove

Hi there everybody! I've decided to come on over to the dark side and post what I'm up to project wise on Wednesdays! If you follow me on instagram (coincidentally if you want to follow me, my username is AmethystMermaid) then you know that my account is full of #wip, and I must confess that every time I use that hashtag a certain song pops into my head! I think you all know which song I'm talking about too! (The Devo hit, Whip it)! In fact, when I'm working on a project it is my theme song. Alright, but enough of flashback music that could make me seem a lot older than I really am. Onward to the projects that are in my WIP pile! First off there's this lovely ridicule from Jane Austen Knits: Fall 2012. History lesson: A ridicule is a small bag or purse with a drawstring often used for carrying money, ribbons, and other things that a lady of good breeding would carry in Regency England!  Overall I'm very happy with my progress so far on this project! The col...

Hello Loverlies! It's time to show you my second completed project for the 2014-2015 YOP! I've affectionately dubbed this the "Mansfield Park Shawl" because of the lush variants of green and blue, not to mention my undying addiction to all things Jane Austen inspired!  I started out with a very basic garter stitch pattern, after casting off there was no denying the simple beauty of this project. But something was missing... so I added some simple stranded color work. The end result is simply stunning! So as promised, here's how you can make your own! Things needed: Size 7 circular needles (3 pair)--- You'll be picking up a lot of stitches for your border! Maintain the calm, don't freak out just yet! 4 skeins of  worsted weight yarn (1 in your contrast color and 3 in your main color) I used Red Heart Supersaver colors in Real Teal and Glow Worm. Tape measure Tapestry needle, crochet hook, or some other way to weave in your ends. Steam Iron ...