Pattern: Basic Knit Sock Monkey by Patons Yarn: Patons Classic Wool in light grey mix, aran, bright red. Needles: 3.75mm dpns Start Date: Feb 12th 2010 Finish Date: Feb 24th 2010 Very cute pattern and easy to knit but a little boring. After knitting two tube legs the thoughts of knitting 3 more for arms and a tail was anything but appealing. Ā He turned very well a little bit shorter… Read More »Gold Medal | Celtic Cast On
Knitting is sporadic to say the least at the moment, some day’s I just don’t have the energy and others its making the decision between knitting a few rows or working out…… working out is winning as I try to get back into shape. I did however have a few free minutes yesterday after a big snowshoe trek with the family to knit a few rows. I’m knitting along with… Read More »Stash Bust | Celtic Cast On
Ā We have knitting!!! Tadpole is getting into somewhat of a routineā¦. enough so that I can pull a project and knit a few rows ahh bliss. I cast on for the Mojo socks by Donyale Grant I love how these knit up in a solid colourway but Iām running low on solid sock yarns so in order to use up the stash I chose Claudiaās Handpainted in Plumilicious. They… Read More »Mojoās | Celtic Cast On
Ā To say the past 3 weeks have been a blur would be an understatement. Somehow Iām managingĀ to stay afloat with only a few hours sleep a dayā¦ but this little beauty is definitely worth it all. Sheās already posing for the cameraā¦ a knitwear model in the making! Thank you to all who took the time to comment on Tadās arrival, I had no ideaĀ there wereĀ so many lurkers, so… Read More »Afloat | Celtic Cast On
I took advantage of the snow day yesterday while Moose was sleeping and dyed the piece of wool fabric I bought at the hook in before christmas for my first project. Iāve been learning some tips from Deb regarding how I want my finished project to look. Instead of buying some plain ole green fabric I went with a plaid version that I could dye myself that would give my… Read More »Celtic Cast On Ā» Blog Archive Ā» Dyed in the Wool
Tadpole has arrived!! In the form of a little girl, the image of her daddy! Trinity Hannah Born Nov 12th 2009 Weighing 1/4 oz shy of 8 pounds Iām a Tad busy at the moment but Iāll hopefully get more pictures up some time soon.
Another day being pregnantā¦ā¦ā¦. May as well have a cuppa! 40 weeks + 4 days
Wellā¦. the completed socks came before the Tadpole Pattern:Through The Loops Mystery Socks by Kirsten Kapur Yarn:Louet Gems fine fingering in fern green Needles:2.75mm dpns Start Date: Oct 1st 2009 Finish Date: Oct 29th 2009 Kirsten, once againĀ designedĀ another wonderful mystery sock for Socktoberfest. The pairing of cables and lace really made this pattern pop. The socks are nice and stretchy which is a good thing with the water retention Iāve… Read More »Mystery unravelledā¦. | Celtic Cast On
Iām so excited to share my next project with you.Ā I have wanted to try Fair Isle for MANY years but have always shied away from this āscaryā technique. Pat and Elinor have inspired me for years with their beautiful projects and many ofĀ ElinorāsĀ originalĀ designs are waiting in my queue to be knit. In December I started a binder with a collection of Ā patterns I wanted to knit in 2009.… Read More »Fair Isle First! | Celtic Cast On
It only seems fitting that this next package from Monika, Biko and HappyĀ arrived just before Socktoberfest got underway. Tadpoleās first pair of socks!!! How incredibly adorable are these socks??? I love theĀ garter stitch detail,Ā so unique, Iāve neverĀ come across a patternĀ forĀ baby socksĀ that is this cute. IĀ may have to give this pattern a go and make another pair for Tad. LoveĀ that the package was addressed to āMy name and Moose!ā heheh… Read More »Celtic Cast On Ā» Blog Archive Ā» Widdle Socks