knitwise

Cool or what?...

Chicago #2 is growing nicely, the back is finished and I started the left front. I decided to knit the buttonband at the same time instead of picking up the stitches later and it looks okay.

I am quite pleased with my progress considering that the children were on holiday this week and normally I wouldn't do much knitting when I have a house full... I must say that the semi-finals of "Britain 's got talent" all through the week helped the needles clicking away...

Remember those slippers I made last year?  I hadn't worn them till very recently and my teenage daughter saw them, liked them and wants ME to knit her a pair!... You must forgive me but I am still recovering from the shock. I thought that I wasn't cool (you know, being a parent and all that...) and now, my daughter wants me to MAKE her something!!!  I think this is the best compliment I will ever get....

Butterfly knitting bag

Today was a glorious day here and ideal to take pictures of my latest design: the Butterfly knitting bag.

The lining is made with an Amy Butler fabric and has an internal pocket big enough for small scissors, tape measure, etc... The outer bag is made with a linen mix fabric, the flowers are knitted and the flying butterfly is felt.

I have made a few of these and they are for sale here .

Once the pictures done,  I enjoyed the rest of the afternoon with Chicago #2.  I have finished the two sleeves and have started the back.

I love the frill even if it means casting on 300+ stitches. I think it is worth the effort. I have made the ribs shorter this time.  Did I mention before that Calmer is one of my favourite yarns???