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Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Spiral Shell


I've been spiral shell knitting again. I couldn't get the colour wool that I normally use, but thought I would try this slightly darker shade 0053. It is still Sirdar Crofter DK, and I really like the result. 

 I like to return to my own patterns from time to time. It is quite nice to just follow a pattern, rather than inventing, and sometimes gives me some fresh ideas. Although the thought "Did I really make this up?" also seems to pass through my head. Strange.


I also wanted to show you my Christmas presents which are in the background. Hubby bought me these lovely sea urchins to use as props. He bought them online from a company called Buy the Sea. I would really recommend them, as they were very reasonable, and although one urchin arrived broken they sent a replacement free of charge, and very quickly.



The pattern to knit a spiral shell is available on ravelry. I am working really hard at the moment on some new seaside patterns.
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28 comments:

  1. free style creating by Villy11 March 2014 at 09:01

    Great job!I love shells!Your is amazing!Well done!

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  2. La Chili11 March 2014 at 10:21

    I love your work, every week you amaze me.

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  3. Babajeza12 March 2014 at 00:43

    Beautiful!

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  4. Crochet Addict UK12 March 2014 at 01:14

    It looks soo beautiful!!! You looks so perfect.

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  5. sustainablemum12 March 2014 at 02:03

    Gorgeous!

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  6. Anonymous12 March 2014 at 03:56

    Love you spiral shell, very well made!

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  7. Caffeine Girl12 March 2014 at 04:05

    Gorgeous! You are so good at "engineering"!

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  8. Pigtails12 March 2014 at 07:24

    Hello, I am visiting from Tami and just want to tell you that your shell is fantastic! I don't knit, let alone shells!!!! I am thinking of trying through, I often see the most amazing knitting projects and then feel quite miffed that I am so hooked on crochet. xxx

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  9. Anonymous12 March 2014 at 07:37

    That is just gorgeous! :)

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  10. Unknown12 March 2014 at 09:53

    Oh wow, that's amazing :-o

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  11. Lauren 12 March 2014 at 15:54

    Wow, I thought these were real shells when I looked at the link up picture! You have done a great job.

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  12. Miriam12 March 2014 at 17:15

    lovely work - you are so clever and that colour works really well :o)

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  13. Deb Hickman12 March 2014 at 17:29

    This looks amazing!!!!

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  14. Anonymous13 March 2014 at 13:28

    love it!

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  15. Julie14 March 2014 at 05:27

    It looks amazing, you are invited to share this with Show Your Stuff:
    http://www.treasuresmadefromyarn.com/2014/03/show-your-stuff_13.html

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  16. Anonymous14 March 2014 at 05:28

    I love the spiral shell pattern and your shell looks wonderful in your collection.

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  17. martine14 March 2014 at 06:31

    That is just fabulous, thanks for sharing

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  18. Corrie B14 March 2014 at 07:52

    I love this so much, you are so talented Ginny!

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  19. Nancy McCarroll14 March 2014 at 08:34

    Amazing work, Ginny. They look so real. Colors are spot on!

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  20. Ana Love Craft14 March 2014 at 08:38

    Beautiful! It smells sea!
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  21. Unknown14 March 2014 at 11:35

    wowzers too awesome!!

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  22. Unknown14 March 2014 at 13:15

    Makes me long for the ocean!!! And I have months until I am back there with my toes in the sand.

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  23. prettydreamer14 March 2014 at 21:22

    so absolutely gorgeous! they are perfect!

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  24. Unknown15 March 2014 at 02:07

    Just hopped over from Annemarie's Haakblog linky and saw the picture of your shell and loved it. Very clever - love the blog too. I love crafty blogs that inspire me to get making :)

    http://asaucystitch.blogspot.co.uk

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  25. Unknown15 March 2014 at 05:44

    Very neat shells. I love them! Thanks for visiting my blog this morning.

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  26. CathieJ15 March 2014 at 17:11

    Both the authentic and knitted shells are beautiful.

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  27. Cathy Johnson15 March 2014 at 23:04

    Wow your knitted shell is beautiful.

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  28. Bron19 March 2014 at 05:26

    Wow so life like...great job xxx

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