Yarn: Zwerger Garn Opal 4-ply Needles: U.S. 1ās / 2.25 dpnās I needed something mindless to knit on while I waited in the car mostly. I wanted to knit some simple socks but try a new stitch count. My current plain hand knit sock always seem perfect when they are first off the needles but then stretch out after a couple of wears and are always falling off my heels.… Read More »Waiting socks | Celtic Cast On
Our first week of Construction went well, we accomplished a lot! We dug up the driveway and put in a french drain so the water will no longer pour straight towards the house. The water situation was what started the whole construction bender. Our front porch was rotting away as the water washed out the under side. We dug Ā two more trenches to place sonotubes in for the new deck… Read More »Construction Update | Celtic Cast On
There has been a lot of finishing going on around here and that has left me with absolutely nothing on the needles. I kind of had a little freak out session because I had no idea what to cast on. Things were going to be arriving in the mail that I was going to be casting on with but until then I needed something mindless and smallā¦.. so I cast… Read More »On to the needles | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Old Shale Shawl by Amanda Clark Yarn:Berroco VintageĀ Colour # 51108 Needles: U.S. #10 / 6mm circs My Rav Project Page I was asked to knit a prayer shawl for someone in need recently. I was given a pretty plain knit and purl pattern but it seemed a bit boring and monotonous. I wanted to knit something that would be unique to the recipient. A shawl they probably hadnāt come across… Read More »Old Shale | Celtic Cast On
While I was waiting for Elia to dryĀ and andĀ avoiding all those projects that I was having bother with I picked up my French Braid Cardigan and FINISHED IT! I think I can hear Tanis yelling at the screen, FINALLY!! Pattern:Ā French Braid Cardigan Yarn:Ā Ella Rae Classics MyĀ RavĀ Project page I only cast on for this theĀ dayĀ itĀ was released. Then I became buried under a pile of test knits and I didnāt want to… Read More »French Braid | Celtic Cast On
Here she is, and Iām smitten! Pattern:Elia by Julia Trice Yarn:Colour Adventures Bella Worsted in Sour Cherry My Rav Project Page Holy Heck I donāt think the combo for this sweater could be more perfect. Cables, shawl collar, stunning colour! The yarn was a gift from my lovely friendĀ ElenaĀ ofĀ Colour Adventures. This was my first time knitting a garment with a hand dyed yarn. Iām always a bit nervous using hand… Read More »Elia | Celtic Cast On
Things donāt seem to be going right for me knit wise this week. Monday I realized I was using the wrong weight of yarn on a projectā¦.. Today I realized that I made a mistake at the beginning of a shawl I started now that Iām halfway inā¦.. I was feeling rather frustrated about my wasted knitting time until I pulled out my blocking board to pin out this beauty!… Read More »Knitting woes and a come back! | Celtic Cast On
Things have been a tad busy up on the Ridge. For the last week and a half Iāve been busy doing something Ā I really enjoyā¦ā¦ Ripping and Tearing! Weāve started phase one of renovations on our house. It will probably take all summer to complete working at it when we can. Iām very excited and canāt wait to see the end result but its going to be slow going as… Read More »Demolition | Celtic Cast On
If you didnāt already know Tanisā baby boy arrived into the world a few weeks ago. Go have a peek if you havenāt already he is scrumptious! When I found out Tanis was expecting, last summer, I set to work to find something to knit for her. I must have changed my mind a hundred times, choosing a pattern and colour for someone else is tricky business! She decided not… Read More »Master Rowan | Celtic Cast On