YPF .......................................Socktopus Club Yarn

This parcel arrived on the 21st December after a very hard day work and home. It was Manna from heaven indeed. :) The Yarn is The Knittery Merino Cashmere Sock Yarn specially dyed to make socks named Anna Karenina. A stunning pattern indeed. I love my parcel Alice.




This was the sock bag I received, it is a beautiful bag handcrafted by Jennalou. I love it.
There were other georgeous extras, chocolate which I ate immediately and a snazzy tree decoration which my 3 year old ran off with immediately to hang on the tree. The pattern is a beautiful fairisle pattern by Jane Lithgow. There was also a copy of The Anna Karenina Audiobook which Jane listened to while creating the pattern. A real Humdinger Parcel Alice, even though I only went for Bells and Whistles :) Thanks.

A little scarf...........................at last

Only a little knitting done over the holidays, friends, family and entertaining the children come first, and the catering which I love doing. I would love a job cooking for people who love food :)

I did finish this on Christmas Night. In time for her visit on the following day. :)



It took one skein of Posh Yarn Eva in total, but it is only a little neck scarf, not a full one. :)

Slipping in a little knitting now and then........

I knitted my first Fetching, one down.........I have been experimenting with the Evolution I got from Socktopus and trying patterns for Wrist/mits using the yarn which is very soft and silky. I also have been tinkering with a sock pattern using it for my little ones etc. :)

I have received some yarn purchases from Jannette's Rare Yarns for future projects, some Cashmerino Aran for more Fetchings and some Chunky to knit Buttony which Terri inspired me to try :)


I am almost finished this for my sister's Birthday which was yesterday, :blush: I originally bought Knitspot's Little Scarf pattern but my lace skills were not up to the short time frame I had to do this and as you can see this simple pattern isn't done yet either! It will be done by Christmas definitely :D The Yarn is Posh Yarns Eva in Cumulus using 3.75mm needles.

progress report..........

Been busy and not always with knitting, these are some of the little things I've been up to lately. :)
I started a pair of Fetchings over the weekend, This is the first one almost done. Black Cashmerino Aran. Mind you the only 4mm dpns I had were 20cm!! Hard work....... I will try circs for the next one. :)



I finally finished a sock in SWTC Tofutsies. The pattern is Tidal waves.



I finished another pair of socks over the weekend. These are knitted in Posh Emily sock yarn.

YPF.........STR goodies

These are self explanatory and are part of a large order made recently with my 10% off coupon that I got with my Rockin Sock Club goodies :)



Now which one first? You decide? :D

A Silken Angel ..................................

I took part in another swap on Craftythreadsnyarn Forum. This time we swapped Christmas Decorations. I received a lovely knitted silver and white angel from Chrissy at BrightDyes. This is the angel I sent to the blogless Carolinne.

I made it from the pack of Oliver Twist Silk products I bought at the RDS. The head is a cocoon, the wings silver wire covered with a silk handkerchief, hair and cloak different fibres etc etc. Instead of glueing the bits or sewing it I used pearl topped pins to put it together so it became a recyclable Eco Angel, if Carolinne wants to recycle it that is. I have so enjoyed these monthly swaps as they have persisantly challenged me to try new things :) I look forward to next years challenges :) First up is a Dishcloth swap, great to start spring cleaning with? :)

A little something........

I had ordered some yarn from Kerrie at Hipknits in the sale and I received it yesterday along with a 'little present', 50 grams of Chunky Cashmere. I was very taken with the feel of the yarn and was compelled into knitting something with it. What to knit? I couldn't find a pattern so I made it up as I went along.....



Here is the result: A little Neckwarmer.

You can see just how little waste there is. And the scarf is so buttery soft. Luxury around the neck. Thank you Kerrie!!!

A week's worth!!

I have been working very hard this week and last, putting in extra hours. And the light here is appalling. I had to wait until today to photograph a lot of these yarns and WiPs. I guess if this keeps up I will only get to post once a week for a while! I hope not. At least snow gives off wonderful light when it comes!! :)




This arrived during the week, one of a large order of Socks that Rock using my 10% off coupon, a bonus gift in the Rockin sock Club this year. :)




I received this from Chrissy of BrightDyes in a CraftyThreads Christmas Decoration swap. :)


This yarn arrived from the Hipknits sale. Silk/Cashmere sock yarn in Seaweed.


A scarf for my sister for her pre Christmas Birthday (she is the Big 40 this year)
Pattern is Haven and yarn is Posh Eva (silk/cashmere 4ply) Colour Cumulous using 3.75mm needles.

Where is all the light these days??

These days getting a good well lit picture is so dependant on me being at home in the morning, after lunch it is really dark here! Is is just rainy/cloudy N Ireland or is anyone else feeling SAD?


One on my latest projects is The Basic Black Cardigan by Glenna C. I'm knitting mine in Rowan Wool Cotton in discontinued Moonstone. I was helped out by a fellow Blogless Raveller Marly in getting enough to be able to complete this eventually. Thank you!