2019 Fashion on the Ration Challenge

Sayschezza

I think you all sound and look fabulous. Love the different individual styles. Clearly you all know what you look best in and it shows in your posts. I have spent the day in black trousers and a grey, black and bright blue shirt. Nothing particularly eye catching but I was intending to go into town today wherein I would have added a bright blue scarf, grey dufflecoat and carry my blue handbag. At 75 my hair is silver so I like to wear eye catching outfits otherwise I disappear into the woodwork.

CAFCGirl

PipneyJane wrote: »

You sound perfectly dressed for a creative day at home. (I’m working from home today, so am dressed in my regulation jeans-and-a-jumper.)

I’m in awe that you’re knitting socks on a loom! How do you do the heels and toes?

- Pip

Well..... The pattern itself is a no heel pattern, and the toe is done with a 2\3rds gather and then whip stitch to close. They're ideal in front of the fire with a good book type socks but not for outdoor wear. Effectively slipper socks.
I had them on most of the afternoon whilst I then loom knitted a slouch beanie.
Today's project start is the leg warmers, and hopefully I'll have one done by the end of the day

CAFCGirl

Not sure if this works, and the kindle camera is awful but this is my hat https://pin.it/wkj6axq277madl

thriftwizard

Oooh, leg warmers! D'you know, that might be a practical project with the Cascade? And they're something I actually need; I do own some cardigans already!

Ooops... wandered over to Ravelry, found this, bought a (secondhand) copy of the book... In my defence, that's going to be a useful technique to learn, even if it is in American!

CapricornLass

Gosh there are some really talented people on this board!


My news - I've finished OH's jumper, and I've just got to sew it up - yuk! I've also started knitting a little blanket to use up some of those half balls of wool I have knocking round the place.

vintagegal

Hello!
I can’t add much to the workwear debate as I work for a fashion retailer and our office dress code is very casual. I do like it because it means I can wear whatever I like.
In other news the eBay Grenson’s came and they are FABULOUS!! I’m so happy with them. And coupon free!!
I have unearthed a brand new monsoon cord pinafore from my wardrobe which needs the buttons moving to be wearable. Am hoping to do it tomorrow as I also need to do a repair to my sons school blazer.
Have been spending waaaay too much time on eBay but I know I can’t be fooled by the success of the Grenson’s. Don’t want to get carried away!

Laura_Elsewhere

vintagegal wrote: »

In other news the eBay Grenson’s came and they are FABULOUS!! I’m so happy with them. And coupon free!!

YESSS!!!!! Hurrah and hurrah!

I have unearthed a brand new monsoon cord pinafore from my wardrobe which needs the buttons moving to be wearable. Am hoping to do it tomorrow as I also need to do a repair to my sons school blazer.
Have been spending waaaay too much time on eBay but I know I can’t be fooled by the success of the Grenson’s. Don’t want to get carried away!

Excellent re the Monsoon pinafore too - see, you get a brand new frock that you wouldn't otherwise be wearing!

And even better news that you are keeping a cautious eye on those eBay sisters with their endless stocks of things you never realised you wanted.... watch them, they're a bit too persuasive at times!

CAFCGirl

thriftwizard wrote: »

Oooh, leg warmers! D'you know, that might be a practical project with the Cascade? And they're something I actually need; I do own some cardigans already!

Ooops... wandered over to Ravelry, found this, bought a (secondhand) copy of the book... In my defence, that's going to be a useful technique to learn, even if it is in American!

That pattern looks fun! Ideal autumn\winter styling I'd say.
I started work on my leg warmers but I'll need to source a ball of yarn in a blue ( I thought I had one but alas not). I opted to go with rainbows and they look so joyful already! I'll attempt to add a photo once they're done :rotfl:

Sayschezza

Sayschezza wrote: »

3 long sleeve tees to wear under woolies and a jumper = 14 hope that's correct. Total now 30 coupons used. I am never going to manage this without the black market.

Took 1top back for a refund as it was the wrong colour blue so down to 27? Points.
At least I am learning that things have to be exactly right before purchasing which is an important learning curve for me. I swear I have single handily kept the CS stocked up in the past.

BabyStepper

Love the pics.

I have more spends to report. I bought 2 cardigans and returned one, 5 coupons spent. I also got 5 pairs of socks.

36.5/66 coupons spent.

These coupons do not seem to be lasting long at all!