Tuesday 6 September 2022

A Change In The Air

 Before I started writing this piece, I was staring out of the sitting room window - nothing new in that, one of my favourite pastimes actually! 

I looked at the trees in the garden - an old apple tree which was planted in the 1950s, a rowan tree then  the holly tree, the seeds of which were deposited by the birds in a natural manner.

The light and the atmosphere here in Scotland has changed and has become  mellower than it had a few weeks ago, my trees are beginning to look glorious - my favourite time of year - Autumn has arrived! 


Here at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear we notice that people are beginning to think of the chillier days to come - oh brrrr - or of Christmas and gradually buying knitted gifts which are very much appreciated in these tough, economic times.



Items for children have been popular, like this cardigan for a little girl

Two little jumpers for two little sisters or....


A cosy autumnal cardigan
                                                        My Favourite Shawl Design (SOLD too)



Other cosy items for toddlers


Baby shawl plus the baby shawl and the baby matching set all off to very happy new owners


Grown Ups seem to be choosing the smaller items such as these fingerless mittens or......


This hat and cowl in pure wool


Most of my customers have come from the colder regions of the US plus Canada but the UK have been very supportive too, but I also sell to the EU countries and Non EU

The adult items can be either purchased ready-to-wear or made-to-order


Many new items will be popped on the website in time for winter so don't delay as things are beginning to move fast - see my website below plus all my Social Media Sites 


Written By Sandra Bean

www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups

https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter

www.pinterest,com/ScotKnitter

www.instagram.com/ScotKnitter7104

https://link.ee/scottishknitwear


Enjoy Autumn, inhale the scents of the leaves - kick a bundle of fallen leaves in the air and keep warm in a big, hand knitted snuggly sweater

Thursday 28 October 2021

And The Rains Came

 Hello Everyone!

What a strange time we are having weather wise here in Scotland - days upon days of rain and howling wind - even my Border Terrier, Brodie stands at the door with a look on his face which seems to say, "Forget it mate - rather not go out in this!" Actually Brodie neither do I!

What with the miserable days I have spent time indoors knitting and have added hats and scarves for the older child - 


Smart, cable pattern hats in Shetland Wool - very cosy.

Now, I do have two special offers in the shop


Nip over to www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear and see the low price of these cosy winter warming sweaters!


Now sales wise, this year hasn't been nearly so manic as 2020 was but I've had my share of sales - could be better though!!

It's getting close to Christmas so don't be caught out by not purchasing a ready to wear or ordering that special Made-to-Order item in time for the Christmas gift season. 

Now, I'm off to pick up the needles ans start stitching - hope the future has lovely thing in store for you


Sandra

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear


www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsgrownups


https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter


www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104

Sunday 29 August 2021

Summer's End - Hello Autumn!

 The weather is changing - much cooler here in Scotland.

Have to say though I love Autumn -the colours and the smell of the leaves- nothing can beat a walk in Autumn 

Picture yourself walking up this path - possibly tripping over something because you are too busy gazing at the beauty around you - I do this frequently!


Knitting wise, things are beginning to pick up with the change in weather


Custom Order's have come in for copies of the little jacket in Royal Blue and the Autumn Ruse jumper in this colour but both in larger sizes from a customer on the Orkney Islands, just off the North Coast of Scotland.
This little neutral gender sweater has been added to the store as a made-to-order item and a customer  as asked for it in Raspberry pink. 



The Sand Gold jumper above is just being finished off in an age 3 - 4 years and......

This little cardigan will soon be on it's way to it's new owner!

Other exciting bit is you can now see me on scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.net

Decided to have another string to my bow!!

This little blue jumper sold just on Friday plus a Custom Order for it in this colour in a larger size came in from Wales so this has just been returned on to my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear

Also on www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear you'll find a special offer of this little neutral gender jumper
for the price of £13 - loose fit age 2 - 3 years

This beautiful oval shaped, lace design hand knitted baby blanket was recently added - ideal bay shower gift - it drapes so well and is really rather special


Not many adult jumpers ordered yet which worries me as people are disappointed every year as they are ordered too late for Christmas dispatch

If you want to see more of what I do visit:-



www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups (nip over and like the page or comment on my posts - this keep my page alive and it is good for my moral!!)


www.pinterest.com/scotknitter

www.instagram.com/scottishknitwear7104


Think I've caught up with everything - so keep well and take care 'til the next chat up



Written by Sandra Bean

Saturday 10 July 2021

SOON BE AUTUMN!

I have a confession to make....are you ready for this??  I DON'T LIKE SUMMER!  There, got it said at last! I'm more of an Autumn bird - you know, golden leaves, cosy log fires and no sport on the TV!


The one good thing about the summer sport on TV is that while my hubby is glued to the screen, I can sit in a chair, quite happily ignored by the other half - just sitting there in my own world with knitting needles clicking out their soothing sound.


I have been quite busy selling items as well as kitting them - two orders have come in for this sweater from the same customer in Norfolk, England

in the colours Cobalt Blue and Rust. then  I knitted this pair of fingerless mitts in Shetland wool, listed them on my Etsy website www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear and they sold very, very quickly - good eh??  
Now, last year, or was it the year before perhaps -  I had an order from a shop in Utah USA for 5 x long line hooded coats - so this year I was so pleased to receive an order for another 3! The pink one has been done so still two to be done - one in cream and one in white.
Enough now of the orders - can I let you see 3 little jumpers that are ready to purchase from the website?


These are little beauties! The rust one fits age 3 - 4 years, The silver grey fits age 1 - 2 years and the old
gold one fits age 2 - 3 years - nip over to the website and have a good browse!

Can't remember if I showed you my hat's and scarves - but here is a wee selection of quality wool warmers for Autumn


Hats and Cowls in Pure Wool - another three reasons to look at what's on offer on my Etsy website

Want to see what else is for sale? 


Hand Knitted Long Line Hooded Jacket in Pure Shetland Wool - look at the deep pockets here 

So - that's a wee catch up of things - will be back in touch soon so until then, take care out there




Sandra Bean

Tuesday 25 May 2021

A QUICK CATCH UP

 Hello! I can't believe I haven't written a blog since 2019! Did you miss me??? Ummm let's leave that question for now.

With the lockdowns of 2020 and shops being closed, like most online sellers, I had a bumper year of knitting sales - I actually had to "persuade" my sisters to help me with orders - well perhaps persuade is not the word but I'm sure they enjoyed helping me!

2021 has followed a more normal pattern - busy in January and February but  now trailing off during late spring and will be so in to summer then - hopefully- picking up in early autumn. 

My orders just now are from shops who are ordering Shetland Wool sweaters for their winter stock.


On my website - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear you'll see that I have added a great selection of 
ready to wear children's hand knitted Jumpers and Cardigans - worked in either a blend of wool with acrylic or less expensive all acrylic hand knits with cable patterns - here are one or two to for your perusal

This little beauty fits age 2 - 3 years - and is in the cosy shade of Raspberry Pink

Again, age 2 - 3 years in Teal Blue with two deep pockets to keep precious "stuff" in!


For pretty princesses, this peach coloured hooded jacket fits 18 months to 2 years and will be so much admired.





The menfolk haven't been forgotten about either - jumpers and cardigans made to order in a wide variety of colours and knitted to your size requirements

You can see Scottish Knitwear For Kids And Grownups  also on 





www.etsy.com/uk/shop/scottishknitwear



Feel free to pop over to any of the sites - like, follow, browse or message me if you have any questions


Written by Sandra Bean





Saturday 14 September 2019

Autumn Winds

It really looks as though up here in Scotland, Autumn has begun - now it's Woolie Jumper Weather!

Speaking of which, it's been a very busy time knitting-wise at https://scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.store - there have been Custom Orders for some super items

 This is just some on the Shetland Wool that arrived for the order for a hooded sweater - this is now a work in progress, so when it's finished, keep an eye on https://www.facebook.com/ScottishKnitwearforkidsandgrownups for the finished item

Mid August another order came along for a Pure Scottish Aran Wool cardigan in the shade of Autumn - so here is the finished result !

This is the back view which gives a fair idea of the pattern. The new owner loves it very much- The original cardigan is for sale on  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear
in the colour of Brownstone - go take a look or you too might want a Custom Knit.

Sales of ready to wear has gone well too1 I sold this Pure Scottish Aran Wool sweater to England and as it was a popular item - It can still be found on https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear as a Made to order item - so it would be my pleasure to knit another for you.
         
 This Pure Scottish Aran Hat was sold to the Costume Department of a Theatre in England! 

For children, these two items were sent to Southern Ireland 
 They were very much admired http://www.scottishknitwearforkidsandgrownups.store and also my Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScottishKnitwear - I've kept them on the websites as Made to Order which can be knitted in a variety of colours and sizes so again - have a wee look 




This little set of hat and mitts were sent all the way to Louisana US for a little person who will look so cute wearing something so unique 

Now - just today I became a winner!!! I am frequently  over at a Facebook website called  Share A Seller UK Crafts - and I won the prize of a wee advert lasting a week - must brag about this so here is the ad
I am so chuffed - absolutely knocked out!!

I recently popped  picture of myself on my Twitter page https://twitter.com/ScotKnitter as I think that if you are selling it lets people see who they are buying from - ummm perhaps not a good idea -  but for anyone who doesn't scare easily - here I am - see what I mean!!!!!
Now - let's end this blog with a wee joke - 
Hope you like it and I'll be back (no that is not a threat - really it's not!) next month.

Enjoy the early days of Auumn