Country Style - Hot Water Bottle Cozy

Etrelac Knitting is one of my favorite patterns because it is just so rich in texture and it is perfect for putting contrasting colours together. We are so lucky here in Australia to have such a wonderful range of wool as well as colour combinations. This one is PATON wool ( 50% wool, 30 acrylic, 20% alpaca). 

This one is in chocolate and cream colour only, but there will be several more color combinations available through my Etsy store.

This Hot Water Bottle Cozy is knitted in one piece and it requires advanced techniques in knitting, working subtraction and adding around the neck of the bottle cozy to maintain that seamless knitting pattern. The main body of cozy is lined up with calico to add extra strength and durability.

HAPPY EASTER ALL from Sunchi B!

Doesn't my handmade She-Bunny mark this special occasion, picture perfect? ENJOY....

Hand crocheted bag with a burgundy flap

Burgundy variation of my hand crocheted bag!

This bag has been really popular and has received a lot of complements. It  is so versatile, since for the flap of the bag I use different materials, (wool, cotton, linen, satin...). On top of that, it is a very durable bag and adds really nice chunky detail to your outfit. 

'Snuggle Up With Me' Rug

My 'snuggle up with me' rug is now finished and I love it! Colour tones are all very earthy and calming for the eye. It measures 115cm by 85cm so it is big and snuggly. With winter approaching here in Perth, I am really looking forward to those lazy / rainy afternoons when the best thing seems to be making a hot cup of tea, picking up your favorite book and snuggling under a warm and cozy blanket.

I love the tassels in the corners, I think they add that aristocratic feel to it, what do you think?
The wool used in this rug is Patons Inca (50% wool, 30% acrylic, 20% alpaca).

Skills required for making this rug are:
1.) garter stitch
2.) mattress stitch seam
3.) crocheted edging on the whole rug, once completed
4.) making tassels

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Etsy Update... 2 month anniversary!

Today marks 2 months that I have been on Etsy and it is mind blowing the amount of things that I have learned in this time, the people/artists that I met and my new awareness of what it takes to run a shop like this. A brief summary of the happenings in my shop:

1.)  I now have 10 items listed - all made for CUSTOM ORDER ONLY

2.)  I have started networking and have met some amazing artists

3.) I have changed my 'avatar' image to make it more eye catching to provoke interest

4.) I have spend more time updating my tags in listings in an attempt to increase the traffic through my shop

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and many more! I have defined my shop policies, figured out the shipping costs for various items in my Etsy store, made 6 treasuries and took more time synchronizing the photographic background in my shop to achieve a more coherent feel. 

Hence, the current look of my shop is as follows:

My goal is to double the number of items in the next two months, to add volume to the store as well as to increase the variety of the products. Make more and more Treasuries... a very creative way of putting other artists work in one unique collage. 

Here is another Treasury that I made just recently - showcasing the wonderful work of several of my favorite Etsians.  It is called- 'COLOUR INSPIRATION'.

Til next time, :)

Personal bag made using the giant knit and crochet technique!

This bag features the front and back side in a giant knit that has a couple of crocheted roses sticking out in between giant stitches. Each side of the bag, front and back, is made with giant knit and lined with black satin that keeps the knitting in place. The bag flap features three layers of fabric in three colors. The main part of the flap is in black soft suede and, just to add interest, there are two strips of linen in green and beige.

This bag is very strong with a strap that is crocheted in one piece. This is a large bag.

by nord - where design meets nature

More inspiration housewares...

This comes from 'by nord', (via bynord) - Danish design that is defined by simplicity and functionality and inspired by the diversity of the raw yet beautiful Nordic nature... LOVE IT!!!