So after my accidental knitting machine purchase last Saturday I realised – I had nowhere to put it when it arrives! I have wanted to sort out a dedicated craft space in our house for a while, but this was just the push I needed to get it done.
I’m really pleased with how it’s looking so far, but it’s taken a bit of work just to get to this stage!
First up was the trip to Ikea on Monday night – that’s truly the sign of madness in my book! My lovely husband picked me up from work and after a quick pub dinner we hit Ikea, going through the big blue doors at about 7pm. Before we went in, I was convinced that I wanted a plain white Malm desk – looks nice, right?
Unfortunately in person it just wasn’t right and I fell for a beautiful bamboo desk instead – the Hilver – look at its beautiful midcentury styling! Swoon!
Then, they didn’t have the table top in stock – and I started to get disheartened. But then I remembered all the reasons I had wanted a white desk – it really will be better to see my work on a white background. So I went for a nice high gloss white top, but I just had to get those gorgeous Hilver table legs – and I’m delighted with the result. It’s hard to see in the photo above – and hard to photograph in my tiny room – but it works really well.
Here’s a few other bits and pieces from my pre-knitting machine craft area:
I’m so excited to get this space fully operational with my knitting machine in situ. I love being right by the window – I’ve spent a lovely few hours today looking out at people going about their business whilst I work. I do think I need to get some yarn-y goodies up around the window though – I’m thinking some bunting? Or a pom-pom garland? Or both?
One problem with working on something involving a lot of moving stuff around and building a new table has been cats! I have two lovely male cats, who are my biggest fans – they’ve been “helping” me all day…!
Sigh… Hopefully they’ll come to terms with the change soon!
Elsie Pop xx
p.s. This post is my first ever submission for Handmade Monday – be kind! 🙂
Anne Bell says
28th February 2015 at 6:40 pmLooking good! Wishing you every success!
Elsie Pop says
28th February 2015 at 6:44 pmThank you! 🙂 xx
Louise says
2nd March 2015 at 5:21 pmSuch a gorgeous crafting space! You won’t be disappointed with your knitting machine – I can’t wait for more updates.
Louise x
Elsie Pop says
2nd March 2015 at 5:45 pmThanks Louise! I’m loving the space so far – and apparently I have my knitting machine waiting for me at home now! Exciting! xx
Anna says
2nd March 2015 at 6:31 pmV jealous of your craft room 🙂 and I had no idea there was a Cath Kidston crochet book! I’ll be trawling the interwebs for a copy later!
Elsie Pop says
3rd March 2015 at 8:53 amThanks Anna! The Cath Kidston book isn’t actually a book – it’s a tin with a little crochet kit in it. It was a gift from a friend for my birthday, I’m so pleased I have somewhere to display it now! 🙂 Thanks for visiting! xx
Lilly's Mom says
2nd March 2015 at 8:01 pmHello and greetings from rainy, southern California. It was so nice to read your blog post today. I love the new work area you have created. And your little kitties are adorable. Lilly sends her meows to all of you. Have a wonderful week 🙂
Elsie Pop says
3rd March 2015 at 8:54 amThanks! My boys send a few meows and purrs back to you all too! Thanks for visiting! xx
vicky myers says
2nd March 2015 at 8:42 pmA beautiful space, I too have my desk by the window – the view can be distracting but so nice to have natural light flooding in:) A knitting machine sounds exciting:)
Elsie Pop says
3rd March 2015 at 8:55 amHi Vicky, thanks for visiting – I’m hoping I won’t find the view too distracting! I agree about the natural light though – it really makes a difference. xx
Coombe Mill says
2nd March 2015 at 8:55 pmA lovely new area to work in, wishing you every success along with the cats! My first week on Handmade Monday too, but definitely not sewing or knitting machines for me!
Elsie Pop says
3rd March 2015 at 8:56 amHaha thanks – now the knitting machine has arrived there’s a lot less room on the desk for cats so maybe they’ll leave me to it…?! I doubt it! Thanks for visiting! xx
Lucy Blossom says
4th March 2015 at 11:04 amIt looks beautiful, my cat and kitten like to help by swiping at my balls of wool! I’ve also been making my craft room prettier by adding some pot purri in a vase. Thanks for joining in with Hanmade Monday
Elsie Pop says
5th March 2015 at 9:32 amThanks for visiting – I love the idea of pot pourri, I might pinch that! I really enjoyed Handmade Monday – hope to join in again next week! xx
Caroline says
5th March 2015 at 6:24 amA space to work is a must and love the white gloss top of your desk. That view would give me hours of inspiration. Looks so tidy puts my rooms to shame, lol
Elsie Pop says
5th March 2015 at 9:31 amHi Caroline, thanks for dropping in! It’s not nearly as tidy now the knitting machine has arrived – they come with a lot of accessories, it turns out! 🙂 xx