fiona alice

I'm Fiona Alice from Halifax, Nova Scotia! I'm a graduated from NSCAD University in Textiles and Fashion. This blog documents my work and any projects I'm currently working on. I enjoy knitting and weaving, and like cats and X-Files. You can find some of my finished products in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FionaAlice.

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My Take Heart pattern is now available in my Ravelry shop! 

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Had an awesome weekend at Renegade's London Holiday Market! I feel incredibly lucky that this was my first London craft fair since moving here. It was a great way to introduce myself and knitwear to London's craft community. Thank-you to everyone who stopped by to say hi!

http://www.renegadecraft.com/london-november-market-details

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Here's a day from September when I visited Hampton Court Palace. It was filled with gardens, ominous skies and unicorns. 

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To see more in progress shots of Selsey, check out my blog here.

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Esme and I spent an afternoon with Tally Ho! Cycle Tours,  visiting the sights to see in London. 

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Pippa!

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Here's my first crochet project! Meet Esme the Fox from Edward's Menagerie by Kerry Lord. I'm no stranger to a crochet hook. However, I've never been tempted to make a functional crochet project till now! My Esme is made with Toft's Fine Alpaca, pure undyed British Alpaca. She's photographed with the original Esme who is made with Toft DK. You can make a variety of different sized animals by following the same pattern in the book. Just change your hook size according to the yarn you're using! 

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Check out this post to see more of the Toft alpacas and crias!

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My latest design, Selsey, is in Pom Pom Quarterly's Autumn Issue. Knit with six colours of Chickadee from Quince & Co. Add it to your knitting list! Actually add everything from this issue to your list! http://www.pompommag.com/autumn-2014/

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Pippa, you're melting my heart.

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This is Pippa, a special cria who needs to be bottle fed. She's very friendly and always up for hangouts.

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A few of my favourite places to visit in the summer, Gaspereau Valley Fibres and Tangled Gardens.

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I recently knit Aureus by Michele Wang. Read more about it here: http://www.fionaalice.com/blog/

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'Salt Air' has been short listed for the Unwind Brighton Design Competition. Followers, friends, and knitters I could really use your support and vote. Voting ends May 31! http://unwindbrighton.blogspot.ca/2014/05/unwind-brighton-design-competition.html?m=1

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I recently donated a shawl to Laura's Dream. The event takes place in Bedford at Brewster Bar & Grill, June 7. I hope the work I've done can contribute to their cause. https://m.facebook.com/laurasdream2?refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ca%2F&_rdr

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Black Bears have come out of hibernation and are now available as a pattern! They now complete my Green Forest Gang, until I can think up new members! Each gang member is available in my Ravelry shop! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/black-bears

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My Bunny Buds pattern is now available, just in time for Easter! These guys are too cute with their bobble tails. Find them in my Ravelry shop! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-buds