Lesley Auchterlonie
@lesleyauchterlonie.bsky.social
Chronologically: daughter, sister, friend, wifey, stepmum, mum, nana. Love good food, wine, gin & scotch. Bleeding heart lefty who knits madly to relieve anxiety. North Shore Auckland contact for Beanies for Babies.
Great little basic cardi in 4 ply.
Old Patons book #205, design #1
Got the whole cardigan (3month size but with 6month length) out of one 100gm ball of Gallipoli.
Old Patons book #205, design #1
Got the whole cardigan (3month size but with 6month length) out of one 100gm ball of Gallipoli.
February 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Great little basic cardi in 4 ply.
Old Patons book #205, design #1
Got the whole cardigan (3month size but with 6month length) out of one 100gm ball of Gallipoli.
Old Patons book #205, design #1
Got the whole cardigan (3month size but with 6month length) out of one 100gm ball of Gallipoli.
Lisafdesign BCF129 Casey jumper in Skeinz Flight Lite merino.
Nice knit.
#lisafdesign
#kiwiknitters
#aoteoroacraft
Nice knit.
#lisafdesign
#kiwiknitters
#aoteoroacraft
February 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Lisafdesign BCF129 Casey jumper in Skeinz Flight Lite merino.
Nice knit.
#lisafdesign
#kiwiknitters
#aoteoroacraft
Nice knit.
#lisafdesign
#kiwiknitters
#aoteoroacraft
Lisafdesign Amelia Ann cardi and hat. Another in Skeinz Merino Flight Lite. First knit of this pattern - gorgeous to do. Will do again.
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
February 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Lisafdesign Amelia Ann cardi and hat. Another in Skeinz Merino Flight Lite. First knit of this pattern - gorgeous to do. Will do again.
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
Lisafdesign’s Frankie cardi and hat, but done without the bobbles on bottom strip as not a fan. Maybe next time I’ll add a texture to the plain part.
I do love this pattern - it’s so nice to knit and the sleeves ease in just perfectly.
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
I do love this pattern - it’s so nice to knit and the sleeves ease in just perfectly.
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Lisafdesign’s Frankie cardi and hat, but done without the bobbles on bottom strip as not a fan. Maybe next time I’ll add a texture to the plain part.
I do love this pattern - it’s so nice to knit and the sleeves ease in just perfectly.
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
I do love this pattern - it’s so nice to knit and the sleeves ease in just perfectly.
#knitting
#kiwiknitting
#aoteoroacraft
#lisafdesign
Can’t believe how far a couple of ziplock bags of part balls have gone. Another batch of the Nate Baby Vests (pattern by Nana Anna) bringing it to 9 in all. It’s super satisfying to use up bits and bins.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
#aotearoacraft #knitting
January 8, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Can’t believe how far a couple of ziplock bags of part balls have gone. Another batch of the Nate Baby Vests (pattern by Nana Anna) bringing it to 9 in all. It’s super satisfying to use up bits and bins.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Knits finished over the break #5
Using up a bunch of part balls with the Nana Anna Nate Baby Vest pattern.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Using up a bunch of part balls with the Nana Anna Nate Baby Vest pattern.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
January 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Knits finished over the break #5
Using up a bunch of part balls with the Nana Anna Nate Baby Vest pattern.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Using up a bunch of part balls with the Nana Anna Nate Baby Vest pattern.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Knits finished over the break #4
Pattern: Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co Maddison for the jacket and their Jessie beanie pattern.
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply on Stornaway colour.
Pattern: Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co Maddison for the jacket and their Jessie beanie pattern.
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply on Stornaway colour.
January 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Knits finished over the break #4
Pattern: Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co Maddison for the jacket and their Jessie beanie pattern.
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply on Stornaway colour.
Pattern: Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co Maddison for the jacket and their Jessie beanie pattern.
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply on Stornaway colour.
Knits finished over the break #3
Pattern: Naturally K440
Yarn: Skeinz Vintage for the grey and Cleckheaton Country for the red (I think!)
Made the stripes slightly narrower than in pattern as using up a part ball of red and was concerned I’d run out.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Pattern: Naturally K440
Yarn: Skeinz Vintage for the grey and Cleckheaton Country for the red (I think!)
Made the stripes slightly narrower than in pattern as using up a part ball of red and was concerned I’d run out.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
January 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Knits finished over the break #3
Pattern: Naturally K440
Yarn: Skeinz Vintage for the grey and Cleckheaton Country for the red (I think!)
Made the stripes slightly narrower than in pattern as using up a part ball of red and was concerned I’d run out.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Pattern: Naturally K440
Yarn: Skeinz Vintage for the grey and Cleckheaton Country for the red (I think!)
Made the stripes slightly narrower than in pattern as using up a part ball of red and was concerned I’d run out.
#aotearoacraft #knitting
Knits finished over the break #2
Pattern: from Debbie Bliss Quick Baby Knits book. (Pattern is in stripes which are lovely and which I’ve done before, but did it plain this time.)
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Love the square neck.
#aoteoroacraft #knitting
Pattern: from Debbie Bliss Quick Baby Knits book. (Pattern is in stripes which are lovely and which I’ve done before, but did it plain this time.)
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Love the square neck.
#aoteoroacraft #knitting
January 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Knits finished over the break #2
Pattern: from Debbie Bliss Quick Baby Knits book. (Pattern is in stripes which are lovely and which I’ve done before, but did it plain this time.)
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Love the square neck.
#aoteoroacraft #knitting
Pattern: from Debbie Bliss Quick Baby Knits book. (Pattern is in stripes which are lovely and which I’ve done before, but did it plain this time.)
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Love the square neck.
#aoteoroacraft #knitting
Knits finished over the break #1
Pattern: Classic Elite Yarns Provence Child’s Pullover
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Totally love this one.
Pattern: Classic Elite Yarns Provence Child’s Pullover
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Totally love this one.
January 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Knits finished over the break #1
Pattern: Classic Elite Yarns Provence Child’s Pullover
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Totally love this one.
Pattern: Classic Elite Yarns Provence Child’s Pullover
Yarn: Skeinz Highlander Heathers 5 ply in Stornaway colour.
Totally love this one.
Hello Bluesky. Been away for nearly a year as I was finding the Bluesky format hard work to follow. Thought I’d pop in and see how it’s looking. Seems much better - easier to follow a conversation. Feel free to give me tips and pointers.
December 6, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Hello Bluesky. Been away for nearly a year as I was finding the Bluesky format hard work to follow. Thought I’d pop in and see how it’s looking. Seems much better - easier to follow a conversation. Feel free to give me tips and pointers.
Sewn up yesterday after a dash to local ‘emporium’ to top up the button stash.
Kiwi Stitch and Knit Co - Ashley Cardigan, which I think is quite a new pattern. Also has a hoodie version on the pattern. Very quick and easy knit but looks great.
Yarn is Nako Calico Cotton/ Acrylic Blend 8 Ply
Kiwi Stitch and Knit Co - Ashley Cardigan, which I think is quite a new pattern. Also has a hoodie version on the pattern. Very quick and easy knit but looks great.
Yarn is Nako Calico Cotton/ Acrylic Blend 8 Ply
January 7, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Sewn up yesterday after a dash to local ‘emporium’ to top up the button stash.
Kiwi Stitch and Knit Co - Ashley Cardigan, which I think is quite a new pattern. Also has a hoodie version on the pattern. Very quick and easy knit but looks great.
Yarn is Nako Calico Cotton/ Acrylic Blend 8 Ply
Kiwi Stitch and Knit Co - Ashley Cardigan, which I think is quite a new pattern. Also has a hoodie version on the pattern. Very quick and easy knit but looks great.
Yarn is Nako Calico Cotton/ Acrylic Blend 8 Ply
Donnybrook 957. Started Dec22 & put aside as I was too chicken to try magic loop for the sleeves. Gave myself a New Year’s pep talk to try new things and voila! Felt like I was fighting the cable (60cm) a lot but cuff (80cm) was fine. Counterintuitive but a longer cable seems to make it easier.
January 2, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Donnybrook 957. Started Dec22 & put aside as I was too chicken to try magic loop for the sleeves. Gave myself a New Year’s pep talk to try new things and voila! Felt like I was fighting the cable (60cm) a lot but cuff (80cm) was fine. Counterintuitive but a longer cable seems to make it easier.
Beige - Peter Pan P1325 - a gorgeous one to knit up.
Navy - Sirdar West Yorkshire 5242. Love Sirdar patterns - easy to follow and reliable.
Nano Calico yarn - a cotton/acrylic mix like this is nice when it's humid but I do notice that my fingers get a bit sore when there's no 'give' in the yarn.
Navy - Sirdar West Yorkshire 5242. Love Sirdar patterns - easy to follow and reliable.
Nano Calico yarn - a cotton/acrylic mix like this is nice when it's humid but I do notice that my fingers get a bit sore when there's no 'give' in the yarn.
January 2, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Beige - Peter Pan P1325 - a gorgeous one to knit up.
Navy - Sirdar West Yorkshire 5242. Love Sirdar patterns - easy to follow and reliable.
Nano Calico yarn - a cotton/acrylic mix like this is nice when it's humid but I do notice that my fingers get a bit sore when there's no 'give' in the yarn.
Navy - Sirdar West Yorkshire 5242. Love Sirdar patterns - easy to follow and reliable.
Nano Calico yarn - a cotton/acrylic mix like this is nice when it's humid but I do notice that my fingers get a bit sore when there's no 'give' in the yarn.
The last of my pile now sewn up.
Purple - Lisafdesign Poppy cardigan and beanie in Windsor 8 ply.
Maroon - UKHKA pattern 235 cardigan in Skeinz Vintage Abroad.
Time to rest the knitting needles for a wee while now and make our grandson a Christmas stocking and start on a quilt for him.
#aonzcraft
Purple - Lisafdesign Poppy cardigan and beanie in Windsor 8 ply.
Maroon - UKHKA pattern 235 cardigan in Skeinz Vintage Abroad.
Time to rest the knitting needles for a wee while now and make our grandson a Christmas stocking and start on a quilt for him.
#aonzcraft
December 7, 2023 at 4:13 AM
The last of my pile now sewn up.
Purple - Lisafdesign Poppy cardigan and beanie in Windsor 8 ply.
Maroon - UKHKA pattern 235 cardigan in Skeinz Vintage Abroad.
Time to rest the knitting needles for a wee while now and make our grandson a Christmas stocking and start on a quilt for him.
#aonzcraft
Purple - Lisafdesign Poppy cardigan and beanie in Windsor 8 ply.
Maroon - UKHKA pattern 235 cardigan in Skeinz Vintage Abroad.
Time to rest the knitting needles for a wee while now and make our grandson a Christmas stocking and start on a quilt for him.
#aonzcraft
On a roll sewing up! Millie cardi from Kiwi Stitch & Knit with beanie from their Ava/Archie pattern. Skeinz Vintage Abroad for the teal and their limited edition multi 100% wool. Such a sweet pattern that looks good in every colour I’ve knitted it in (which is quite a few now).
#aonzcraft
#aonzcraft
November 30, 2023 at 5:53 AM
On a roll sewing up! Millie cardi from Kiwi Stitch & Knit with beanie from their Ava/Archie pattern. Skeinz Vintage Abroad for the teal and their limited edition multi 100% wool. Such a sweet pattern that looks good in every colour I’ve knitted it in (which is quite a few now).
#aonzcraft
#aonzcraft
Just off the needles and ready for giftee, who requested lavender colour. Kiwi Stitch & Knit Lilly cardi and beanie from their Ava/ Archie pattern. Windsor 8 ply which I haven’t used before. Pleasantly surprised by how this reasonably priced yarn knitted up.
November 30, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Just off the needles and ready for giftee, who requested lavender colour. Kiwi Stitch & Knit Lilly cardi and beanie from their Ava/ Archie pattern. Windsor 8 ply which I haven’t used before. Pleasantly surprised by how this reasonably priced yarn knitted up.
Just blocked & added to my pile for Beanies for Babies. Sirdar West Yorkshire 5387 for the cardi & the beanie from Lisafdesign Kennedy pattern. Vintage Abroad yarn from Skeinz which is so nice to knit with. I love Sirdar WY & Lisafdesign patterns - easy to read, no second guessing.
#aonzcraft
#aonzcraft
November 11, 2023 at 12:01 AM
Just blocked & added to my pile for Beanies for Babies. Sirdar West Yorkshire 5387 for the cardi & the beanie from Lisafdesign Kennedy pattern. Vintage Abroad yarn from Skeinz which is so nice to knit with. I love Sirdar WY & Lisafdesign patterns - easy to read, no second guessing.
#aonzcraft
#aonzcraft
Who would have guessed when Mi-Sex’s Computer Games first came out in 1980, my first year at high school, that in 2023 it would be Sunday morning supermarket music?
November 4, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Who would have guessed when Mi-Sex’s Computer Games first came out in 1980, my first year at high school, that in 2023 it would be Sunday morning supermarket music?
November 1, 2023 at 5:23 AM
During 2020 lockdowns I rediscovered knitting.
It helped with anxiety.
I thought ‘I’ll knit for those that need warm things for bubbas.’
2021 - I thought I might get to 100 cardi/beanie sets one day. That day is today.
104.
Still calms anxiety so can’t see me stopping in the next (Luxo) years.
It helped with anxiety.
I thought ‘I’ll knit for those that need warm things for bubbas.’
2021 - I thought I might get to 100 cardi/beanie sets one day. That day is today.
104.
Still calms anxiety so can’t see me stopping in the next (Luxo) years.
October 19, 2023 at 12:01 AM
During 2020 lockdowns I rediscovered knitting.
It helped with anxiety.
I thought ‘I’ll knit for those that need warm things for bubbas.’
2021 - I thought I might get to 100 cardi/beanie sets one day. That day is today.
104.
Still calms anxiety so can’t see me stopping in the next (Luxo) years.
It helped with anxiety.
I thought ‘I’ll knit for those that need warm things for bubbas.’
2021 - I thought I might get to 100 cardi/beanie sets one day. That day is today.
104.
Still calms anxiety so can’t see me stopping in the next (Luxo) years.
Getting to know your mutual. 10 things you’re into:
(No particular order)
Knitting
Friends and family - especially first grandchild (6 months & tooooo cute)
Scotch
Gin
Pinot gris
Chocolate
Planning for a BIG TRIP 2024
Music & sometimes live gigs
Quilting & cross stitch when time allows
Reading
(No particular order)
Knitting
Friends and family - especially first grandchild (6 months & tooooo cute)
Scotch
Gin
Pinot gris
Chocolate
Planning for a BIG TRIP 2024
Music & sometimes live gigs
Quilting & cross stitch when time allows
Reading
Getting to know your mutuals. List 10 things you are into.
In no particular order:
Friends & family
Music
Food
Wine/Whisky
Cricket
Dogs
The ocean & it’s creatures
Balcony Gardens
Politics
Travel (but unlikely to be able to do this in the foreseeable future)
In no particular order:
Friends & family
Music
Food
Wine/Whisky
Cricket
Dogs
The ocean & it’s creatures
Balcony Gardens
Politics
Travel (but unlikely to be able to do this in the foreseeable future)
4. The Warriors
8. Getting wankered
8. Getting wankered
October 11, 2023 at 4:43 AM
Getting to know your mutual. 10 things you’re into:
(No particular order)
Knitting
Friends and family - especially first grandchild (6 months & tooooo cute)
Scotch
Gin
Pinot gris
Chocolate
Planning for a BIG TRIP 2024
Music & sometimes live gigs
Quilting & cross stitch when time allows
Reading
(No particular order)
Knitting
Friends and family - especially first grandchild (6 months & tooooo cute)
Scotch
Gin
Pinot gris
Chocolate
Planning for a BIG TRIP 2024
Music & sometimes live gigs
Quilting & cross stitch when time allows
Reading
Family of 5 and it’s looking like
✅✅
✅✅
🔵🔵
❤️❤️
❤️❤️
So if that was extrapolated nationwide …. (Dreams are free, right?)
✅✅
✅✅
🔵🔵
❤️❤️
❤️❤️
So if that was extrapolated nationwide …. (Dreams are free, right?)
October 7, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Family of 5 and it’s looking like
✅✅
✅✅
🔵🔵
❤️❤️
❤️❤️
So if that was extrapolated nationwide …. (Dreams are free, right?)
✅✅
✅✅
🔵🔵
❤️❤️
❤️❤️
So if that was extrapolated nationwide …. (Dreams are free, right?)
I generally try to avoid the mall at the weekend (and most days tbh) but needs must. Was glad to see good numbers of people either enrolling or early voting at the 2 large kiosks there. Increasing voting ease and accessibility is a great thing (which the Nats spoke out against before 2020 election.)
October 7, 2023 at 11:21 PM
I generally try to avoid the mall at the weekend (and most days tbh) but needs must. Was glad to see good numbers of people either enrolling or early voting at the 2 large kiosks there. Increasing voting ease and accessibility is a great thing (which the Nats spoke out against before 2020 election.)
Search drinks in your camera roll. Came up with just the one - took a photo of this at a friend’s birthday do almost 2 years ago because it was stunning and I meant to get some for the drinkies cabinet. But never did. Maybe this will prompt me …
October 6, 2023 at 7:40 AM
Search drinks in your camera roll. Came up with just the one - took a photo of this at a friend’s birthday do almost 2 years ago because it was stunning and I meant to get some for the drinkies cabinet. But never did. Maybe this will prompt me …