Necklace shawl
My friend I.B. gave me a skein Iguana and crocheted with her hands a necklace shawl for me within half an hour. A lovely gift. Thanks! KettingsjaalMijn vriendin I.B. kwam met haar zoontjes gezellig...
View ArticleThe two unfinished objects
I just realised that several times (21 December and 10 January) I was babbling about unfinished objects but I never showed any of it. Perhaps it was because I didn't have any pictures but I do now.On...
View ArticleVintage jacket
On 21 January I have casted on 'Jacqueline' just like I had planned (see 3 Januari). It is a vintage style jacket with a chunky collar. The main part is in Rizotto stitch. I had never done that. It...
View ArticleWinter knitting
I try to knit every spare minute I have. After work, in between weekend-appointments and so on. I really want to finish the jacket before the cold is gone. Yes, finally winter came and it is really...
View ArticleKAL (knit-along)
I joined a KAL ( knit-along) at Ravelry. It is the early spring KAL from the Pagan Knitter Podcast group. The theme is Challenge yourself and/or Try Something New. I am very excited about it. For some...
View ArticleMore and more handy
I am getting more and more handy with the continental knitting (that's with the yarn in one's left hand). And I enjoy that I can knit with both hands now! The cold is gone but no worries... one day...
View ArticleFair isle
Finally I am ready for the KAL project. I did some Fair Isle / stranded colour knitting - research and made a little coloursample and gauge swatch. The chart that I chose isn't as simple as I thought....
View ArticleI did cast on
Did I mention that this is not a good choice for a beginner with fair isle? ;-)I gave it a try and I am doing not too bad though. I still have some tension problems but it is improving. The scaloped...
View ArticleMitten progress
One mitten is almost finished. The palm pattern was less difficult than the edge and cuff or maybe that's also because I have some more experience now. I am confident that there will be a pair at the...
View ArticleMittens finished!
Today I have finished my "first time" mittens. I have made these for the Pagan Knitter Podcast Group Early Spring KAL on Ravelry. I had some difficulties making the thumbs (I seem to have a broad...
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