This baby sweater from Bergere de France was made with two balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 ply from my stash. Operation de-stashing has started in earnest and I must admit that it is very satisfying to complete something without buying anymore yarn!... Even the buttons come from my buttons tin.
I knitted a little Bunny Girl from Little Cotton Rabbits to go with the sweater. I am really happy with the result and hope that it will end up as a gift set for a baby girl one day...
Like many others, I have always found Little Cotton Rabbits creations enchanting and was delighted when she announced her decision to share her patterns with us.
Let me present you Little Miss Rabbit. She is not perfect but she is rather sweet, I think. I used yarns that I already had and it made feel so good that I decided to turn my attention to my considerable stash!
Little projects like this are perfect for gifts AND making a dent in the stash. Toys and baby clothes, gloves, hats, etc... are perfect for using small amount of wool.
I have got a feeling that my next posts might be about "Operation de-stashing"...
I would like to be able to say that I have achieved a lot since my last post but, unfortunately, this is not the case. Like these adorable kittens, I have been playing with needles and yarn. Like a butterfly, I have been flying from one project to another because there are so many things I want to do!... As a result, very different things are growing at the moment, at a steady pace, but very slowly indeed...
My first project is another Martha cardigan from Rowan 37. I love this pattern and have made several versions which I have worn time and time again. I thought it was time for another one...
My other works on the go include an attempt at intersia knitting from one of my vintage patterns and a small sewing project. Hopefully, I will be able to say more in my next post...
Finally Carrie is finished apart for the buttons! I haven't made up my mind yet as to what style or colour to sew on... I should hurry up because this pink is perfect for the Spring weather we are having at the moment.
This cardigan was a pleasure to knit. The diversity of stitches kept me interested and I also learnt how to make an i-cord which I am really pleased with.
Bergere de France Caline is a beautiful yarn to work with and I will definitely use it again...
I think I will relax now in the garden with a cup of coffee and my book...
I love it when a project is near completion... The knitting is finished, blocking is under way, sewing will come next and finally the buttons will have to be selected. The sense of achievement is such a nice feeling!...
Already I am thinking of the next big project. My knitting patterns and magazines are out again. Slowly, an image is forming in my mind of what I want to make next... But I must be patient, finish what I'm doing first before moving on...
I can't believe this is already the middle of January! The weather has been so wet, windy and grey here that I am yearning for a bit of colour to brighten the days. I am always surprised, when the Autumn/Winter fashion collections come out, to see so many dull and dark colours chosen by the designers. Why must we wear black, browns, greys, muted shades of blue, green, red, etc...?
I have been wanting to knit Carrie from Kim Hargreaves' Misty for a very long time now... I don't like to work with cotton very much and wanted to knit this cardigan in a wool/wool blend yarn. My heart was set on a bright and cheerful shade of pink. Unfortunately, to mirror fashion trends, knitting wools usually offer a muted palette compared to knitting cottons. I went to my local yarn shop and found exactly what I wanted: Bergere de France Caline in a beautiful shade of pink called "Kitty".
Now I will have to keep away from all chocolates and be good to slim enough so that Carrie will fit me when finished...
Back in the New Year...
Lucy Lavender is a sweet little girl full of fun and mischief. The pattern was designed by Dollytime. I love the timeless appeal of her knitted dolls. Her patterns are well written and easy to follow. Doll making is a great way to use up left overs from crochet blankets...
I think Lucy needs a little friend to play with...
This is Romeo, an adorable little bear designed by Mary Jane's Tearoom. I had so much fun knitting him that, I'm afraid, I got slightly distracted from other projects... This pattern was very well written and I would recommend anyone interested to have a go. I have used the recommended yarn which is King Cole Alpaca DK, incredibly soft although a bit pricey... I might, later on, attempt a girl version of this teddy, using different yarns.
Since knitting Romeo, I have been a bit obsessed with making little people. I'll tell you more about it in my next post...
I haven't done anything productive in months and I am ashamed of the pile of "In Progress, To Be Abandoned" projects in my basket... So, why do I have to start something new? I think that I needed to be excited about a project again and I believe that I have just found the right sweater...
I have been drooling over this 1962 vintage pattern on Etsy for a while now. When I discovered by accident that it was also available for free on "freevintageknitting.com/women.html" , my decision was made. How could I resist any more?... (Sorry, I can't make the link work today)
As I don't like knitting sleeves as a rule, I have decided to start with one. I don't find them difficult, but they are rather tedious. I think I will lengthen the body by one inch or two, not sure yet...
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