Ben was 30 last week.  The outfit he is wearing didn't even last one year. I spent hours knitting the fairisle sweater in Shetland wool and it ended up shrunken and stiff from being thrown in a washing machine.  With three little ones to look after, and paper nappies still a dream, handwashing woollens was not a priority.
I would have loved to still have the outfit to treasure and to put on to Ben's little one year old boy, but I have learned my lesson, that kid's clothes should be machine washable if you want them to last. 
That's why I began Careloomkits, so that everyone can produce an heirloom, and knitwear that lasts for generations.





 

Hi,
I'm so delighted with the response on my website that I have decided to write a blog to keep in touch with all of you.  I intend to keep you posted on the latest kits and I'd love to hear all your comments and ideas on the kits you have made and want to make.
This summer I spent teaching children to knit.  I love to see their enthusiasm and the look on their faces when they have mastered their first perfect row.
I have created a few small items that are easy and quick for a beginner to learn on without losing patience; no scarves!  I intend to publish the patterns on this blog so as to give you all the oppportunity to teach someone to knit and open up a  whole new world of knitting for them.
My next kit is going to be something I could envisage a beginner doing as a first real project and since a lot of you asked for larger sizes this kit will be what you've been waiting for! 
I started with only small sizes in order to keep costs down, but because the next kit will be a sleeveless waistcoat it will use less wool than a full sweater and be priced accordingly.