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Duffle Coat Mitts | Celtic Cast On

T was in need of some mitts to go with her duffle coat. I had searched high and low for a hat and mitt set that wasnā€™t PINK. Gosh you would not believe the number of hats out there for little girlsĀ that are allĀ pink. I know you want them to look like a girl but COME ON girls do wear other colours!!Ā  As you know I love T in red.… Read More »Duffle Coat Mitts | Celtic Cast On

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DUCK! *Pic of the week #1* | Celtic Cast On

Iā€™ve been thinkingĀ how Iā€™d like toĀ capture a picture of something each week that I can look back onĀ down the road. As T is getting old I seem to be forgetting to take pictures ofĀ  the little things Iā€™d like to remember. So each week Iā€™llĀ be taking a photo of something Iā€™d like to remember,Ā it may not always be interesting to youĀ  but itā€™ll be added to the memory bank of… Read More »DUCK! *Pic of the week #1* | Celtic Cast On

Destash | Celtic Cast On

I’ve been cleaning out my bookshelves and have a few knitting books that I won’t be needing anymore. These are all in brand new condition! I’m selling them all for $12 each  plus shipping. ETA: I have two more for sale Yarn Play by Lisa Shobhana $12 and Noro Revisited by Cornelia Hamilton $15 I knit Kolsva out of this one. If anything tickles your fancy let me know and… Read More »Destash | Celtic Cast On

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Kouyou | Celtic Cast On

As I mentioned before I test knit Oiyi`s beautiful pattern Kouyou. Pattern:Kouyou by Angela Tong Yarn: Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool Needles: 4.25mm circs I used a liittle over 2 skeins ofĀ Elspeth Lavold Silky Wool to make the sport weight version of this shawl. I wasn`t sure if this yarn would provide the warmth needed to wear as a scarf but I was pleasantly surprisedĀ by how cosy it is. I`ve already… Read More »Kouyou | Celtic Cast On

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Wray | Celtic Cast On

Pattern: Wray by LilyKate *test knit* size 34 Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Centolavaggi Needles: 3.5 and 3.75mm circs I test knit this pattern for Lily and what a sweet pattern it is. Knit from the top down in laceweight yarn, this swing style cardigan has many features that make it unique and tailored. A fluted hem, pleated sleeves, and a trueĀ femine style completeĀ this little number.Ā  A love how delicate it… Read More »Wray | Celtic Cast On

Vote Moose!!! | Celtic Cast On

Poor Moose doesn’t get much blog time, I think he’d rather T have his share, but right now Moose needs your help! He is competing for a last chance to get onto Wipeout Canada. Those of you in the States I’m sure have seen Wipeout before, in the U.K. I believe its Total Wipeout. The show is basically one giant obstacle course that you and 19 other people tackle. There… Read More »Vote Moose!!! | Celtic Cast On

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Remember | Celtic Cast On

Remember the ā€œIf Tadpole is a girl cardi?ā€ The cardigan that I started to knit after a sudden freak out of ā€œWhat if this really IS a girl? I donā€™t have any clothes for a girl! T is filling it out nicely now so I thought I`d take the opportunity to get some modelled shots while it still fits. Big sister Molly is always up for a photo shoot and… Read More »Remember | Celtic Cast On

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Whirligig | Celtic Cast On

A few weeks ago Mooseā€™s brother got married. Moose and I were both in the wedding and of course T was there to watch the show. Itā€™s not very often you get to see us all dressed up, especially Moose, he hasnā€™t worn a suit since our wedding! I knit T a little shrug to go with her dress for the day. Pattern:Whirligig Shrug by Stephanie Japel Yarn: Sirdar Baby… Read More »Whirligig | Celtic Cast On