Monika of Smoking Hot Needles sent me a lovely knitting book to review. The book is Farmyard Knits by Fiona Goble This adorable book contains patterns and full step by step instructions to knit this entire farmyard of friends.There are tips to help you through the progress of choosing yarn and suggestions on how to may each one unique. There are 12 patterns in the book, farmer and wife, the… Read More »Book Review – Farmyard Knits | Celtic Cast On
Summer Time has officially started and with programs winding down and new activities starting up its been a tad on the busy side over here.
Yarn: Zwerger Garn Opal 4-ply Needles: U.S. 1’s / 2.25 dpn’s 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
Pattern:Old Shale Shawl by Amanda Clark Yarn:Berroco Vintage 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 hadn’t come across… Read More »Old Shale | Celtic Cast On