This is one of those projects that stays on hold forever - and is then actually surprisingly easy to finish. Why did it take two years? No idea. Good thing there's Christmas, as it made me think of Christmas presents. The vest had been waiting in its almost-finished state for quite some time, so it was a quick last minute Christmas gift for...
Time for the monthly round up: what's on the needles and what am I reading while knitting? "The Children Act" is a novel by Ian McEwan. Does a child have a right to refuse treatment for religious reasons? If parents want to let their child die, because their religion prohibits blood transfusions, can a judge rule over their decision? Really interesting book....
I made the first version of Skerry cardigan for Troll princess using Noro Haniwa. The yarn is a gorgeous mixture of silk (50%), wool (30%) and nylon (20%). It's variegated and textured, and I think that this kind of yarn calls for a simple design that shows off the beauty of the yarn. I wanted to balance the cardigan with solid color edging,...
Catwoman returns is a hat for a child, for a head circumference of about 52-56 cm [20-22 in.], leaving room to wear a merino wool balaclava underneath. This is a quick knit: start by making two ear flaps, continue with a seed stitch edge, then work in stockinette stitch until desired length and add ears with short rows, finishing with a three needle...
Repeating Horizons pullover is knitted seamlessly from top down. It is longer in the back and both neckline and hem are shaped with short rows. The design features a loose, boxy shape and ¾ sleeves. Pattern: Repeating Horizons Yarn: Madelinetosh DK (Rose 300 m El Greco 610 m) Needles: 4 mm and 4.5 mm Even if it was a beautiful day, I can't...
