Although I haven’t done much blogging over the past four months, I’ve certainly being doing a lot of knitting. Over the next week I’ll show off some of my finished projects, starting with two baby cardigans I made for my boss’ new granddaughter.
finished projects
Soft Socks
It’s November and Christmas is only 53 knitting days away. That means 7 weeks to turn out at least five pairs of socks. I made a start this week, casting on a pair of Angee socks by Cookie A. I used a skein of Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles in the colour Banana…
The Gift
Earlier this year I made The Gift – a baby cardigan for a friend expecting a baby. I”m not being overly dramatic by calling it “The Gift” – that’s actually the name of the pattern. I made this in May for a “mystery baby” – a baby whose gender is a secret…
Vela Shawl
Last month I took part in a test knit for a new pattern by Shara Lambet – the Vela Shawl. My Planina Wrap was make from one of Shara’s patterns, so I was keen to try another. I was also in a bit of a knitting rut. There was nothing I was…
Gloamin’ Tide MKAL
I’ve just finished a slightly weird but very enjoyable knitting experience as part of Ysolda Teague’s Gloamin’ Tide MKAL. I must admit, I’m really impressed with the end product. An MKAL is a mystery knit along. You receive a pattern in installments over a period of time as you knit along with others…
Quick Work in Thick Wool
Believe it or not, I finished a project – the very unimaginatively named “Quick Work in Thick Wool“, short-sleeved jumper. I’ve been working on this one for about six months. I promised myself I wouldn’t cast on any new projects until I finished at least two UFOs and I actually did it!…