LC

@makemorecareless.com

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🧶 Knitter. Gamer. Spreadsheet enthusiast.

a single, stunted, golden raspberry nestled in my palm
three (3) red gooseberries lying in my palm
a dilute ginger cat demurely and mindfully accepting my tentative scritch
a handmade top in a glorious viscose print of bright red lionfish on an pale aqua background
a hand-made, long tiered skirt in a, uh, somewhat bold yellow, red, and turquoise check pattern
a soft, velvety halloween treat bucket in the shape of a cat, with ears sticking up above the rim, little feetsies sticking out at the base, and a cheery little face embroidered on.
a hand-made shirt in pale blue cotton with happy little bees printed on it. it has long sleeves with frilled cuffs, and a slight pie-frill collar.
a golden-yellow hand-knitted blanket with many squares of different stitch patterns, lace and bobbles and cables and all.
lino print of an octopus based on that one minoan pot (though white on a dark background rather than the dark on light of the original cos left-right reverse and dark-light reverse was too much for my brain to handle lmao)
a hand-made skirt in a bold graphic floral print; stylised orange flowers, white stems and leaves, navy background.
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made dress with short sleeves, a pleated bust and patch pockets. also; black leggings and you guessed it! tan leather sandals. an arrow points to the dress with text ‘Pleat-Front Dress’.
a hand-made sundress in black and white polka dot fabric, with a false wrap front. an arrow points to it with tecy ‘Sorja Dress (Named Clothing)’
a half-hearted outfit layout featuring a hand-made sleeveless blouse in cream broderie anglaise, with ruffles down the sides. also, black wide-leg trousers and tan leather sandals. an arrow points to the top with text ‘Saraste Shirt (Named Clothing).
a paper knitting pattern for a man’s jacket with two wolves on the front and back. it is modelled by a very cheerful man in a hunting cap and holding a shotgun, at which the wolves on the front appear to be sneering. it was printed in 1959 and cost 25c.
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made milkmaid style top, which is cream with a pattern of little strawberries on it. also, a hand-crocheted orange cardigan, a navy blue paper bag skirt, and the requisite tan leather sandals. an arrow points to the top with text ‘Butterick B4685’, and one to the cardigan with text ‘Gemma cardigan’.
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made square-necked camisole in a bright, if not garish tropical pattern of green and turquoise leaves and pink and orange flowers. also; a cream bucket hat (sun safe!), navy shorts, and the now obligatory tan leather sandals. an arrow points to the top with text ‘tropical two-piece (the other half thereof)’
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made skirt in a bright, perhaps even garish tropical pattern, with green and turquoise leaves and pink and orange flowers. also: a navy tee, a navy cardigan, and tan leather sandals. an arrow points to the skirt with text ‘tropical two-piece (or half thereof)’
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made, bright floral blouse with a twist front and short sleeves. also, navy shorts and a cream crop top. an arrow points to the top with text ‘Butterick B4986’.
an outfit layout featuring some hand-made short shorts which are black with a rainbow floral batik print. also, a black t-shirt and some basic sunnies.
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made milkmaid-style top, which is cream and has a strip of lace down the centre as decoration. also: a navy A-line skirt, a pair of tan leather sandals, and a wide-brimmed sunhat which is recommended for everyone in the uk (along with a bucket of sunscreen) so we don’t all spoil the bank holiday weekend by turning into whiny lobsters.
an outfit layout prominently featuring a hand-made wrap skirt in a black and white ditsy floral print. it has four black buttons fastening it at the front and a curved front hem. also: a hand-knit turquoise cardigan in aqua tweedy yarn, a white crop top, tan leather sandals and a pair of sunglasses because the sun is out again wooooo! an arrow points to the skirt with text ‘Tulip-style wrap skirt’ and one to the cardigan with text ‘Saltburn cardigan’
an outfit layout featuring a hand-made floral corduroy pinafore and orange hand-knit socks, plus a red cardigan, black tights and boots. an arrow points to the dress with text ‘Rowan Pinafore’, and one to the socks with text ‘Rutilant Socks’
an outfit layout prominently featuring a white shirt with broderie anglaise sleeves and a pie-frill collar. also; dark blue jeans, a raspberry-coloured top, and floral Vans. an arrow points to the shirt with text ‘Broderie-Sleeved Blouse’
an outfit layout featuring a hand-knit cardigan in aqua, with a textured diamond and zigzag design; a hand-sewn slouchy black dress; lacy tights and a pair of black boots. arrows point to the cardi and dress with, respectively, ‘saltburn cardigan’ and ‘godet pocket dress’.
an outfit layout featuring a hand-knit grass-green cardigan, with vine-like lace panels on either side. also; dark blue jeans, a navy tee, and a pair of floral Vans to match the spring theme.
an outfit layout featuring a turquoise hand-knit jumper/sweater with panels of interwoven cables and diamonds and plaits. also: a white t-shirt, black skinny jeans and red flats. an arrow points to the jumper with text ‘Honeycomb Aran’
an outfit layout featuring a hand-made dress in an orange and brown tropical floral print, below-knee-length with a loose turtleneck and drapy short sleeves. also; a wide black belt and some very poorly photographed black leggings. no shoes because I went for a run this morning and have no intention of leaving the house again today. oh, and an arrow points to the dress with text ‘Named Clothing Eloisa’.
the beginnings of a hand-knit cardigan; so far just a couple of inches of 2x2 ribbing in black yarn with rainbow sparkles running through it. a bright pink stitch marker sits pretty on top.
an outfit layout featuring a hand-made crochet cardigan, which is turquoise and has slightly ballooned sleeves and a diamond pattern. also; wide leg black trousers, a cream crop top, black mary-janes and a large pair of star-shaped earrings.
an outfit layout featuring a hand-knit yellow cardigan with textured zigzags and flowery buttons, a hand-sewn pinafore in a black, yellow and white floral pattern, plus obligatory black tights and boots.
a meagre pile of short lengths of yarn. there are about seven of them, none longer than about 20cm.
a hand-knit aran jumper in turquoise yarn, covered in cables and plaits.
an outfit layout featuring a hand-knit, short-sleeved cardigan with a black and white leopard print intarsia pattern over the bust. also: a grey tartan-ish skirt, yellow tights (modelled on a pair of splayed legs because it makes me giggle) and a black long-sleeved bodysuit.
an outfit layout featuring, clockwise from bottom left: - a handmade dusky pink jacket (with text ‘Butterick B4902’) - a handmade black swing dress (with text ‘Fatface Dupe’) - a hand-knit triangular scarf-shawl thing in pale pinks and greens (with text ‘Spring Shawl’) - grey woolly tights (it cold today) - obligatory black boots
an outfit layout featuring a pair of hand-knit socks in pastel blue, green, and pink stripes; plus a white shirt and jeans. an arrow points to the socks with text ‘Rico Superba Bamboo Socks’, which is the yarn brand.
An outfit layout featuring a bright red hand-knit tee with a strip of diamond lace above the bust. also; wide leg black linen trousers (I am obsessed with these at the moment), a denim jacket, and floral Vans. an arrow points to the top with text ‘Margot’ (the name of the pattern)
an outfit layout featuring a sundress with pleated shoulders (roomy!) and elasticated waist (comfy!) in cream with a delicate floral pattern. plus sunhat, sunglasses, and tan leather sandals. an arrow points at the dress with text ‘Burda Mag July 2025’
an outfit layout featuring a hand-made, pale blue floral shirt with ruffles on the front and a plain collar, wide-leg black trousers, a crumpled cream cardigan (I really need to take a better picture) and a pair of black mary-janes. an arrow points to the shirt with text ‘Saraste shirt (Named Clothing).
an outfit layout featuring a sheer black and white floral dress with gathered milkmaid-style neckline, a cardigan, a top (because sheer dress) plus tights and obligatory boots. an arrow points at the dress with text ‘Georgette dress’.
an outfit layout featuring a hand-knitted, turquoise, 50’s style cap-sleeve top, wide leg black trousers, and a wide-brimmed bucket-style sun hat. an arrow points to the top with text ‘Boardwalk Blouse (Poison Grrls)’, which is the pattern.
an outfit layout featuring a dusky pink jacket, a floral print pinafore, a black cardigan and obligatory black boots. an arrow points to the jacket with text ‘Butterick B4902’ and another to the dress with text ‘Rowan Pinafore (Cotton & Chalk)
an outfit layout with boring jeans, a boring vest, and a delightfully cheery hand-knit cardigan with a big sloppy V-neck and stripes the colour of ice cream flavours. an arrow points to said cardigan with the text ‘Ice Cream Dreams’.
an outfit layout featuring a black bodysuit, garish black and red floral floaty skirt, and an orange cardigan in a crocheted diamond pattern. an arrow points at the cardigan with the text ‘Gemma Cardigan’.
an outfit layout showing a cream crop top, floaty blue skirt, tan leather sandals and - most importantly for the #meMadeMay theme - a navy hand-knitted sleeveless lace cardigan
an outfit layout showing a pair of floral pyjamas and a bright yellow dressing gown. the dressing gown has an arrow pointing to it and text saying ‘from Simplicity 1563 Lounge Set’
a selection of fabrics hanging on a pair of washing lines. back right: deep orange. back left: orange and pink flowers on cream. front left: bright red lionfish on pale blue. front right: oranges and white blossoms thickly packed on green.
the front of a red jacket with three buttonholes which look identical. but are they?
an almost-empty reel of thread
an almost-finished jacket on a tailor’s dummy. the top half is done - and looks pretty good if I do say so myself - but the lining is hanging out and looking messy below a roughly-basted hem.
a pair of home-made shoulderpads. they’re made from layers of cotton batting, sandwiched and stitched together with irregular hand stitching.
an unfinished hand-made jacket on a tailor’s dummy
a hand-knit cardigan in random stripes of blue, pink, and grey.
text notification: “If you're going to try SCAM us, the least you can do is not add us all to a group message you idiot!”
screenshot of text stating: What has happened? A freight train has failed just East of Reading station and blocked all four running lines. All trains currently cannot run between London Paddington to Reading until freight train has been rescued.
a small pile of ducklings next to their mother, in a delightful leafy riverside scene
a hand-knit shawl draped messily over a hanger. it’s cream in colour, with multicoloured speckles, and is mostly squooshy garter stitch interspersed with a few lace panels.
a pair of vibrantly-coloured hand-knit socks
a hand-knitted star as a christmas tree topper. I have jammed a fairy light through the middle which is probably a fire hazard but looks very festive.
a knitted bauble in the shape of a robin.
a hand-made coat hanging against a worn wooden fence. it’s a dark peacock blue, with a gold lining and four gold buttons visible. the lining also features little crowns because I’m fancy and deserve them.