When I was in high school I thought that knitters were grandmothers making things for their grand children or a hobby for old people. Oh how naive! Even when I got back into knitting in university, I never broadcast the fact that I was making scarves. I would only knit at home, even though my brother’s would say that I …
Finally Finished!!!
Today’s post will be short and sweet. After weeks and weeks of struggle to complete this project, I have finally finished the lovely cabled baby blanket. The pattern is not complicated so I’m still wondering why it took so long. I had no motivation to complete it, mostly because there was always something else I wanted to knit. Here are …
Cup Cozies
I’ve been having knitting block, or some form of it. I keep wanting to knit something but can’t think of what to make. Or I start a project and get bored or just change my mind and then unravel everything. It’s been like this for a few days now and it’s making me crazy. So I figured I would work …
Early Morning Knitting
There is something comforting about waking up early and knitting before the sun comes up. It’s the feeling of accomplishment before the day even begins. I am not a morning person, never have been and probably never will be. I need some quiet time to wake my mind and I have never understood people who don’t need this. My dad …
Ravelry Group
A few weeks ago I joined the Ravelry Group Int’l Scarf Swap. People from all over (more so from North America) sign up and they have approximately one month to knit, crochet, loom or weave a scarf for a partner. Materials should be no more than $10 and that doesn’t include the cost of shipping. I love the idea of …
On my Needles – Leg Warmers
Yesterday I designed the pattern I wanted for my leg warmers and boot cuffs. And today I am half way through the first one. The yarn I’m using is Bernat Satin Sparkle and the colour is Platinum. I love this colour, a dark grey with a hint of sparkle, it feels glamorous. I can’t wait until I have finished them and …
Pattern for Leg Warmers & Boot Cuffs
After much testing I have finally came up with a pattern that I like and think would look great as the body of the leg warmers and boot cuffs that I am trying to design. What do you think? At the moment I am completely obsessed with cables. They are simple to create and yet they look classy and put …