dimanche chez moi

Help for those suffering as a result of the floods in Pakistan

dimanchechezmoi — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:41:31 +0000

From now until the end of September, I’ll be donating 50% of the proceeds of all pattern sales to Médecins Sans Frontières.

Help for Haiti

dimanchechezmoi — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:57:01 +0000

Just to let you know that from now until 28 February, I’ll be donating 50% of the proceeds of all pattern sales to Médecins Sans Frontières.

Bobble Ballerina

dimanchechezmoi — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:29:16 +0000

Ballerina style slippers with a massage effect sole created by rows and rows of bobbles. Treat your feet by knitting these luxurious organic cotton slippers and experience stress relief as you walk around your home.

The slippers are knit in one piece on circular needles using the magic loop technique for the upper sections.

Click on the photo for further information and the option to purchase the pattern as an instant PDF download.

Nati

dimanchechezmoi — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:44:15 +0000

This kimono inspired sweater is knit in one piece using super chunky organic wool. As it’s knit in garter and reverse stocking stitch and requires minimal seaming it’s a great sweater for beginners. There are no increases or decreases to worry about, the only skills needed are cast on, knit, purl and bind off.

Click on the photos for further information and the option to purchase the pattern as an instant PDF download.

why knit organic?

dimanchechezmoi — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:05:34 +0000

There are many reasons to knit with organic wool. If you’re interested to learn more, click here to listen to a program recently aired on BBC Radio 4 featuring Julia Hopson from the Cornish Organic Wool Company explaining exactly what organic wool is and how its production benefits the environment.

the organic stash

dimanchechezmoi — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:38:48 +0000

Hello and welcome to dimanche chez moi, a blog dedicated to organic knitting. It doesn’t get any more exciting than that!

Over the past few months I’ve amassed quite a stash of organic wools and cottons. My stocks currently include:

Gathernor Organic Pure Wool – 100% Organic Ryeland grey/brown RYCSC 6G – Super chunky
Gathernor Organic Pure Wool – 100% Organic Hebridean/Manx blend chocolate brown HMC 6G – Chunky
Gathernor Organic Pure Wool – 100% Organic Jacob black JABC 7G – Aran
Ecoknit 100% Organic Cotton – EK01 Cream
Ecoknit 100% Organic Cotton – EK03 Sage
Ecoknit 100% Organic Cotton – EK04 Olive
Ecoknit 100% Organic Cotton – EK06 Latte
Blue Sky Alpacas – Natural Cream 60
The New Lanark – Double-knitting Wool – Ecru
Sample cards from Gathernor Organic Pure Wool , Greenfibres, The Farm Yarn and The New Lanark

I’ve already made a top using the Gathernor Organic Pure Wool – 100% Organic Ryeland – Super chunky and I’ll be putting the pattern online soon. Subscribe to the RSS feed by clicking on the orange box in the address panel and you’ll be the first to know.