Back in 2011 I started to knitĀ Blithe by Kim Hargreaves out of some Rowan 4ply cotton I got from a destash.Ā Those of you who will remember I had a skirt with a stripe of the same colour green in it that IĀ thought would go perfectly with that top. So it was all off to the races and I knit Blithe on 2.25 mm needles in a month. I had to… Read More »The demise of Blithe | Celtic Cast On
Well that was pretty much unanimous and I am very excited with the choice. We will be casting on for Business Casual by Tanis Lavallee. I’ve been wanting to knit these since Tanis posted this as a free pattern. © Tanis Lavallee This is a great unisex pattern so if you don’t want to knit these for yourself I’m sure there is someone who will love them. Early christmas or… Read More »Business Casual KAL | Celtic Cast On
Itās time for another yarn along with Ginny Iām afraid I havenāt got much reading done lately. I started listening to book 3 of the Hunger Games called Mockingjay but didnāt get very far. As for knitting I think Iāve done more winding than knitting. I ran out of yarn for my Vintage inspired socks I was working onā¦. a knitter from my local knitting group Ā is hooking me up… Read More »Yarn Along | Celtic Cast On
This sweater is the epitome of comfy! Pattern:Classic Raglan Sweater by Jane Richmond Yarn:Lion Brand Fishermanās Wool in Natureās Brown Mods: I did have to lengthen everything to fit my long torso but other than that the numbers worked out great for me. The Fishermanās Wool was great to work with, I love a good, warm workhorse yarn and this one fit the bill perfectly. Ā The colourway, Natureās Brown is… Read More »Classic Raglan | Celtic Cast On
Itās all TanisāĀ fault! I needed to take a small break from all those twisted stitches on the Sailing Sweater and I had a couple hours drive that needed to be occupied with a simple knit. Tanis released a hat pattern called Cabled Canuck before christmas and its all I could think about. This drive was the perfect opportunity to whip it up AND satisfy my need for something a little… Read More »Cabled Canuck | Celtic Cast On
7 adult garments6 T sized garments3 pairs of socks4 toys3 hats2 shawls1 infinity cowl Phew! Not too shabby! There is one knit in the mosiac you havenāt seen yet. I just put up a teaser shot for now but it will be released sometime this month. Any guesses which one it is? I ended up frogging Emelie. I just had the sleeves left to do but wasnāt feeling it so… Read More »2011 In Review | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Gamine by Tori Gurbisz of Lachesis & Co Yarn: Patonās Classic Wool Ok so I lied but not intentionallyā¦. Gamine is my final FO of 2011. I was all set to frog back and move the button-hole positions up two stitches but when I realized I would have to frog the hem, collar AND both button bands I decided I could live with it. This was a test knit… Read More »Gamine | Celtic Cast On
The last FO of 2011 that I have yet to blog about., my Peppermint Pukes. These socks were started in Cat Bordhiās sock class that I took at KnitEast. It was Catās Discovery Sock class and we used her recipe to knit them. I was quite surprised to discover that knitting plain socks Catās way I only need 48 sts! Ā Yes my friends 48 sts! That leaves a lot of… Read More »Peppermint Pukes | Celtic Cast On
Iām very excited to show you this adorable test knit I did for Carol Feller Its a bonus pattern you get free when you pre order Carolās newest booklet Scrumptious Knits The hip length tunic is knit top down with a gorgeous cable pattern running down the sides. Accenting cables pop up here and there and there is also the option to add pockets to hide all those special treasures… Read More »Ignus Junior | Celtic Cast On