Innocent Smoothie Big Knit

I LOVE Innocent smoothies, they are tasty and every year they get involved in the craft world for their Big Knit. I think they can explain it better than I can:

"As many as 24,000 older people die needlessly because of the cold every winter. Many others spend the time lonely and isolated, unable to heat their homes and struggling to get out and about.

So ten years ago we had an idea. We asked some older people, and some younger people, to knit little woolly hats. We put those hats on our smoothies, and for each one sold we made a donation to Age UK.

how the big knit helps

For each behatted smoothie bottle we sell, we give 25p to Age UK to spend on things like hot water bottles, blankets, hot meals and social gatherings. Many older people also knit hats themselves through knitting groups organised by Age UK. The impact of the knitting groups is incredible and for some, they're a real lifeline."

Come over to the website to see how you can join in, but hurry as all hats need to be sent in by the 31st of October!!

A couple of my favourite designs that I am going to try while I am away are:

Join and make a difference for the grannies and grandads out there:)

Knitspiration

I have for the last few weeks been teaching a knitting class for a college called The Institute.

It sounds a bit like a place for cuckoo people, but actually is a lovely college that run fun and creative courses.

As I have been planning the course one of the best things is that I have been gathering inspiration from all over the place for my own knitting projects!!

Here are a couple of the things inspiring me this season:

Bobble hats

The humble hat is a awesome beginners project, especially if you want to have a go at knitting on circular needles. I also like to have a few small projects on the go so that when I get bored or frustrated with the jumper I am making which is taking me 50 years, I can just hop over and finish a nice hat. 

Cabled Jumpers

I LOVE cables. Always have, they really do everything for me. Especially in thick wool, cosy:) But I especially love how they don't always have to be the traditional jumper that your nan knits you. Add some Ombre effect, colour blocking or take it a bit off kilter and you have something new and fresh for the cable.

Texture

Some of the projects I see on my travels across the internet I just want to touch. Texture is inspiring, whether created by stitches or even the right combination of colours.

So what's inspiring you guys?

Have you started some A/W projects yet?

All pictures from my Knitspiration Pinterest Board.

New Pink Sunshine A/W13 Collection

Hello my lovelies:)
Finally I am very excited to introduce the new Pink Sunshine A/W Pieces!!

Pink and Tan House Necklace

Purple and Gray House Necklace

Tweed Tapestry Necklace

Purple Bunting Kilt Pin

 Pink and Gray Collar Pin

Blue Bunting Kilt Pin

 Orange Triangle Geometric Hair Grips

 Blue Bow Hair Slides

 Pink and Purple Hair Bow Hair Grip

Pink and Gray Bow Hair Grip

I will be doing a post tomorrow on my inspiration for this collection, but please come over to the shop to check them all out!!

Happy Monday everyone:)

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A/W style Inspiration

As the season gets cooler I turn to Pinterest to get some A/W style inspiration.

And if my folder is anything to go by I am inspired by:

☁ Layers - and lots of them, the more the better:)

☁ Pencil Skirts - in wool fabrics and jewel colours

☁ Collars - Fur or textured on coats and jackets 

What is inspiring your look this season?

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Street Style Inspiration

Whoever first started photographing normal (albeit very stylish) girls was a genius.

Now there are so many Street Style blogs, books and magazines to give you enough inspiration to blow your mind. 

Especially in winter when I get a bit bored with my clothes and start praying for warmer weather, I love looking at how these stylish ladies cope with the damp and the cold.

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Hats and trousers seem to be the common theme here, need to get me some more of those:)

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

So yeah, things I love right now - Take 5

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1. This cake recipe- I made this Earl Gray Chocolate Cake the other day with friend, and YES it is amazing:)

2. This photo- By Marcin Ryczek in Poland.

3. Ballet - This photo reminds me how much I love ballet

4. Miss Marple - I am having a bit of a Agatha Christie week this week, re watching a load of the old episodes and have found myself dressing more and more like her. . . unlikely fashion icon:)

5. Hats - Oh dear, my hat addiction just doesn't seem to be going away, it seems to be getting worse!! I blame Marple slightly.

6. This Print - the truest thing I've heard in a long time:)

I hope you all have wonderful plans for the weekend, which hopefully involve Unicorns.

Happy Friday:)

Winter Blues Style Inspiration

Just because its winter doesn't mean you only have to wear black :)

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Happy Monday everyone!