Let's have a Catch Up

I thought it best that I gave you a little catch-up on some of my finished projects, before I start babbling on about any new projects I have on my needles.

First up is Floating Checks. A beanie style hat pattern, from issue 93 of The Knitter magazine. Unfortunately, the two-tone coloured yarn I’ve used for this does not show the pattern detail to its best, but it was a lovely easy knit and fits really well. I would do this again but pick a nice plain colour to show off the pattern a lot more, as its simple but very effective.

Next up is Stormy Sky Lace Cowl. This is a free pattern from the Ravelry website, designed by Eaden Yarns aka Kristina Stacey. It’s made as a long scarf with buttons and buttonholes to fasten it together to make it into an infinity scarf or cowl.

I used one ball of Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 4ply, which blocked beautifully and had a lovely soft finish. I’m really pleased, how this has turned out. A little bit of luxury.

Lacy Linen Snood by Sara Thornett was a free pattern card I received from a Rowan yarn purchase. I’m not the most experienced when it comes to multi-lined, pattern rows but so long as I can have a quiet moment, I enjoy the challenge. The colour and pattern on the pattern card appealed to me and I had some double knit cotton in a similar coral colour that was very suitable.

The only niggle I have with this, is that you produce a seam where you join the cast-on and cast-off edges, but otherwise I’m very pleased with it.

A triangular shawl is next, which I finished knitting last year but its been stuffed in a bag and languished in a cupboard waiting to be blocked and have its loose ends weaved in. I finally got around to it last week!

This again, is a free pattern on Ravelry called Easy Peazy Shawl by Megan Delorme, and it was easy peasy!

It was a great knit for watching TV with. I’m sure this shawl will come into its own, as we go from spring into summer, weather permitting!

Last, for now, is a pair of fun stripy socks using a ball of  Sidar Heart and Sole. These socks are made based on the Yarn Harlot aka Stephanie Pearl-McPhee’s  basic Sock Recipe found in her book Knitting Rules, but with an added rib pattern for a bit more interest.

I made a couple of pairs of socks about six years ago and I vowed never to make anymore!

But time, they say, is a good heeler (pun intended!) and I’m enjoying sock making again. You could say…make socks and heel the sole.

Oh dear! Time I really should go…

Till next time…