Welcome :)
Hi I’m Adelaide and this is my blog for my BlueMtns Knits shop. Here I plan to share my knitting passion, inspiration and
behind the scenes of Blue Mtns Knits: Australian hand knits, knitting designs and
kits.
At Wentworth Falls wearing the Katoomba Slouchy Beanie and Scarf |
But first a bit about me...
For the last eight years I have
worked in the Australian craft industry, helping customers, teaching and textile designing. With my passion still going strong I
realised I wanted to get back to where I started. The hands on making, the
working with yarn, the envisioning of what two needles and some strings of wool
can create and most importantly connecting with other lovers of handmade craft.
So Blue Mtns Knits was born J
Named after where I live in the Blue Mountains,
Australia. Blue Mtns Knits embodies my beliefs of,
All my knitted creations use 100% Australian
wool. Australia has a proud heritage of quality wool produce and here at Blue
Mtns Knits we embrace it. My designs are available in Australian New
Wool: a traditional rugged rustic yarn that embodies the pioneer spirit or the
beautiful Australian Merino: a high quality 19 micron this yarn captures your senses with its wonderfully soft and cosy touch.
My knitting designs are inspired by both the
beauty and the practical needs of the natural Blue Mountains landscape (especially
in the cold chill of winter). With a modern aesthetic that ties in to our
traditional wool heritage, these creations will be the ones you or your loved ones enjoy wearing this winter to keep yourselves warm, cosy and looking good ;-)
All garments and accessories are crafted by
hand and by me J. Being hand
knitted, they have a life of their own. A unique body and rustic texture. And
they are created with a deep felt love for knitting and wool that together
makes every single piece special.
I also believe in spreading the knitting love.
With just the want, the will and the time to try, anyone can hand knit. The
benefits are not just unique and amazing winter warmers but knitting’s relaxing
rhythmic repetition has been medically linked with improving your health
including reducing stress, enriching your memory and growing your
dexterity. If you want to start knitting
I’ll be running a ‘Knit Starter’ series so stay tuned for more.
I hope this blog
inspires you to not only pick up those needles and have a go, but to appreciate
Australian handmade knits. I’ll be posting twice a week and if
you have any questions or comments I’d love to hear from you. You can keep up to date with Blue Mtns Knits on:
Thanks for joining me
on this journey,
Adelaide
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