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. :)

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.

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!!!

Another Micro Monkey pair done

I knitted these in KPPPM #460 purchased from Socktopus. I love these colours!!



Doesn't the colours look fabulous on this sole! These socks are on a UK childs shoe size 6.5.

Rib and Cable Cardigan finished

All done :) The first knit I enjoyed finishing. :)

Debbie Bliss Rib and Cable from Special Family Knits, in Cashmerino DK colour 11, 3.75mm needles.

It's a Wrap!!

I finished the Wollmeise Mobius-Wrap at long last. :) It is georgeous!! Since I was the only one who was there in daylight the pictures are modelled obligingly by a pillow :)


The back end!


Details: Wollmeise lambswool. 3 skeins (Red Hot Chili/Dornroschen/Brombere) on 5mm circs with 100cm cable. Special technique used: Mobius cast on. Pattern free here .

FOs............feels good to finish something....

Firstly I finished the Vogue Silver anniversary Flower Scarf by Nicky Epstein. Because I used Aran weight silk instead of DK I adapted the pattern accordingly and used a single row of larger flowers instead of a 'ladder effect' of flowers as desribed in the magazine. It makes for a lovely soft but weighty scarf.




I finally finished these little socks for my little'un, before the first one was too small. Mind you leaving the second one for a few months meant there was a slight difference in how they turned out, but he loves them. They are knitted in the leftover yarn from a pair for my SiL in Little Lola from Woolly Workshop.

Side-Along-Bag..........................

I finally wrote up this pattern. I had scribbled it down as I knitted the first bag and then followed the pattern for the second bag knitted and felted here.

From one skein of Yarn Yard Pencil Roving.



To this knitted bag............this bag has a stocking stitch base, the first bag had a garter stitch base.



Close up...........



Felted and blocking........



Felted close up.................


Free Pattern
Side-Along-Bag: by Gilraen

Materials: Pencil Roving 100gms, 9mm circular needles or DPNs, 4 stitch markers, darning needle to finish bag.
Optional: button

Using one skein of Pencil Roving cast on 13 stitches and knit 6 rows in Garter stitch or 5 rows in stocking stitch, for which ever effect you prefer. Garter will give you a firmer base but stocking stitch leaves a rounder bottom and allows for more yarn for the handle.
Then using circular needles or DPNs pick 3 stitches on each side and another 13 stitches on the opposite side, placing a stitch marker at each corner, so you have a total of 32 stitches.

Knit 3 rounds then
KFB, K11, KFB, K3, KFB, K11, KFB, K3, (36 stitches)
Knit another 3 rounds then
KFB, K13, KFB, K3, KFB, K13, KFB, K3 (40 stitches)
Knit another 5 rounds then
K2tog, K13, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K13, K2tog, K3 (36 stitches)
Knit another 5 rounds then
K2tog, K11, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K11, K2tog, K3 (32 stitches)
Knit another 3 rounds and then
K2tog, K9, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K9, K3 (28 stitches)
Knit 2 more rounds then

K1 casting this stitch off, K9 and turn work (leaving the remaining stitches on a cable/needle etc)
Now knit in stocking stitch for 9 rows ending on a knit row, on the next purl row decrease one at the end by P2tog.Continue this decreasing 5 times until you are left with 4 stitches, SSK on next knit row and P2tog on the following Purl row, SSK on last row and cast/bind off.
Returning to the remaining stitches hold the bag with the flap to your left and knit across the remaining stitches, casting off until you have 3 left on the needle. You can I-cord this or knit back and forth which ever is your preference. I knit back and forth to leave an asymmetrical cast off at the end as a feature, but it’s up to you.

Then felt the bag as your machine allows or by hand if no machine. Block: I used plastic bags stuffed tightly to ‘shape’ the bag, and stretched the handles. Allow at least 24 hours to dry and then decorate as you see fit.

If anyone finds a mistake in the pattern please please let me know, I'm only human. :D

EDIT: I forgot to tell everyone that the creative genius who came up with such a great name was Linz. Thank you!! :)

Monkeys finished for Sock swap 3

All done..............first pair finished in months........first FO in months. That will teach me to start new things before finishing something first!! :)

I will be making up a parcel at the weekend for my secret swap pal :)

I also have to Flash my Stash for a challenge on Dublin Knit Collective So there it is, although it does include a few yarn shade cards. :)

I'm a model..............you know what I mean.........

As promised, pictures of my big sister wearing her Birthday Pressie.



Snaffled! Vanessa looks better on her too!!! :)

Holiday knit finished.............

I adapted the edging from plain stocking stitch to twisted edging (inspired by Rowan's Tulip). :) I just need to weave in all the loose threads now. Onto the next project. :)

Back from holidays in Wales

Can I first say that the Welsh people are fabulous. They are so friendly and welcoming, a credit to Croeso Cymru! We had a lovely holiday despite the considerable rainfall. Thank you Wales. :)

Knitting wise I didn't get a knitting stitch done on my Cable Down, I forgot the pattern! how sad am I. Instead I knitted as much of the Sirdar Bamboo top as possible. just to sew up and add the neck detail on that. I also finished DH Birthday socks.

Sorry about the picture quality, it was taken with my phone. :)

Crochet class result!!

My first crocheting, added to a long waiting cardigan knitted in Debbie Bliss Pure Silk from that same book. I have knitted better but it's all a learning curve. My older sister has asked for this and since it is her birthday on Saturday how can I refuse :)


I have finally added the crochet trim to my satisfaction. Another FO :D

Close up of the ties.

Close up of the sleeve detail.

Vanessa finished with photos

All done, just some loose threads to weave in or trim. A quick knit and I do like the Jaeger Trinity. This took 5 balls for the 38" size :)

I KNOW these jeans make me look fat, and I will not be wearing this top with these jeans............ever again! :)

Lola Finished

All sewn up, cable edge added, and a little Lion and Lamb to spare, phew!:)




Now to join Weight Watchers after seeing this picture! :)


What am I looking at? My 2 year old on the new Trampoline with safety net etc being energetic :)

Vanessa to finish now! :)

Bag Ladies..............

You may remember I posted pictures of my Felted Bag Progress in March and April part one and part two. Another fellow knitter and blogger has made a similar journey making a Noni Bobble Bag and the result is stunning. I got permission to post this for you.



If you want more information about making and finishing these bags pop over and see how she made and lined her Noni Bobble bag.

Lola socks

Knit in Schaefer Lola bought at Woolly Workshop. There is enough for some little socks for my 2 year old. I've also started Tidal Waves socks in Tofutusies. :)

Handbag now finished, lining and all.

All done. I added a keyring attachment to the bag. My Radley bag has one of these and I find it really useful, especially at night in the dark hunting for a key. :)

Posh Emily Socks now a pair.

I finished these today. The feel fabulous on. Colourway Farrago from Posh Yarns. There is a sale sheduled for Easter Sunday!

Another Clapotis finished by the skin of my teeth!

I finished this last night and was so worried I wouldn't have enough, even though I used 400grams of Hipknits Aranweight silk. My Aunt had requested this as her Birthday present and I will be able to givie it to her this weekend. :)

I had only a tiny amount of yarn left, as you can see.