Handbag knit in  an indigo denim-look yarn which has a “faded” appearance like denim fabric. This lovely little bag has pinstripe detail in clear galss beads and more beads on the strap and sides.

Dimensions – H 16cm/6.5″ W 23cm/9″ D 5cm/2″. strap is 50cm/19.5″ long.

 Price: £20 ($40)

Postage: UK postage on this item is £2, overseas postage will be about £3 but please contact me for confirmation on this.

Payment terms: I prefer payment by paypal (international customers must pay with paypal) but will also accept UK cheques and cash.

To buy: email me at indychick_uk@yahoo.com

I am selling a number of hand-knitted items to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. All proceeds from the sale will go to this very worthwhile cause and there are some great items that would make lovely Christmas presents.

I will be posting the items on my blog over the next few days and weeks so keep looking…..

I’m happy to post internationally (I’m in the UK) but overseas purchasers should note that I will only accept payment by paypal.

If you don’t see exactly what you want drop me a note and I’ll see if I can make it for you!

Aran coat with collar in cream wool with gold buttons. To fit age 3-6  months, actual measurements are : chest 25 cm; length 35 cm; sleeve length 23 cm.

Knit from 55% nylon/45% acyrilic chunky yarn which is machine washable at 40° and is tumble dry safe. The yarn is lovely and soft, perfect for sensitive skin, and will be very warm through this winter.

A lovely little warm coat that would make a perfect present for that special little girl.

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Price: £20 or $40

Payment terms: I prefer payment by paypal (international customers must pay with paypal) but will also accept UK cheques and cash.

Postage: postage and packing with the UK will be charged at £2.50. For international postage costs please contact me.

To buy: please email me indychick_uk@yahoo.com

I have hives – it broke out this evening. When I got in from work I could feel a sore patch on my hip. When I went to get changed I discovered that my body was covered in red welts everywhere that my clothes had been touching me closely. ie waistband, bra-strap.

I had a similar outbreak almost exactly a year ago and, as I never tracked down a possible allergy trigger, I suspect this is just one of those “unexplained” hive outbreaks. Having done a little bit of research I’ve found this is quite common and what I have is “physical urticaria” (or hives) and in particular probably something called “dermographia” which is where raised, itchy red welts with adjacent flares appear wherever the skin is scratched or where clothing rubs the skin.

I took some anti-histamine earlier and rubbed some cream on that I was given last time I had this rash…..hasn’t gone down much though and that was about 6 hours ago. I’ve just noticed it has now spread to my legs- mainly around my knees – and my arms and is no longer associated with places my clothing has rubbed…..hmmmmmm

I’m wondering if this is another symptom of the horrible flu virus I’ve been suffering from for about three weeks. I’ve had shivering and fever, then aches, then headaches, then a cough which is now in it’s 5th day and driving me mad….maybe the hives is just my body being attacked yet another way by the virus?

If anyone has any good remedies for hives or for an irritating cough I’d love to hear from you……