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August 20, 2012 · 2:36 pm

A Bit of a Splurge

Not only did I hurt my finger last week, but I came down with what felt like the plague (some kind of virus) – I couldn’t even read I felt so bad.

Anyway, I’m on the mend. A few weeks ago I decided to have a bit of a splurge and I bought this knitting needle set.

From here – there was a 20% discount when I bought them, but I am still not prepared to say how much I spent on knitting needles!

Here’s the inside

Apparently I can use this set to make 500 different combinations. As I love using addi circulars, I’m sure this will get lots of use – I just need to learn the magic loop method for knitting socks.

 

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August 13, 2012 · 1:10 pm

Knitterly Progress

Progress on the Jane Cardigan

I have finished the increases. Next up is putting the arm stitches onto waste yarn and picking up stitches for the front.

I’m a bit nervous about picking up stitches. I do it all of the time for socks, but on the front of a cardigan it will be very obvious if I stuff it up.

There won’t be any knitting happening for a while because I have hurt my right index finger – it is a lovely shade of blue at the moment. I fill in for a few netball teams and today in my rush to be on time I didn’t tape my fingers and within five minutes I had hurt myself.  I’m feeling very frustrated.

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August 9, 2012 · 1:44 pm

New Addition to the Stash

I bought more sock yarn – it is Madelinetosh sock from here. It’s beautiful and I can’t wait to start knitting.

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August 2, 2012 · 10:14 am

Raglan Shaping

I am intrigued by the raglan shaping on this cardigan – it just seems so ingenious. I’m not sure how clear it is in the image, but if you click on the image you will see a larger version. I know this is probably a common technique in top down knitting, but I think it is so clever – it is like magic.

The yarn I am using is Paton’s Zhivago. It feels lovely and the fabric it produces is great, but I’m not enjoying knitting with it. It keeps splitting and I’m having a hard time getting my needle through the whole loop.  This is a bit of a shame because I bought more of it to make something for Miss P!

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July 30, 2012 · 11:00 am

Decision Made

I decided to knit Jane for Miss A. I spent a bit of time switchety swatchety as the girls call it – my third choice of needles finally worked.

I like the way this cardigan is constructed – from the top down and seamlessly.

I’m trying to concentrate on one set of instructions at a time

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July 24, 2012 · 10:54 am

Here’s One I Prepared Earlier

I finished Miss P’s socks. I’ve been working away at these while supervising the girls swimming and while watching TV in the evenings. In fact I became slightly obsessed – ‘just one more round’ – I’m sure all of the knitters understand.

The yarn was Filatura Di Crosa Maxime Print, which I bought from here – and I really like how it turned out. The colours are beautiful.

I’m now ready for a new knitting challenge.

I have a couple of ideas.

This …

Which is from Suvi S – using Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK  (Shade 52).

Or this for Miss A …

 

 

Which is from Georgie Hallam – using Patons Zhivago Colour 4443.

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July 18, 2012 · 6:51 pm

Hair Clip Production Line

Someone in my house is having a birthday party. I try to – not always successfully – put something hand made into the party bags. The girls and I spent a bit of time making these fabric covered button hair clips. There are two different types because they each wanted to pick some fabric from the stash. They’re quite easy to do (although my thumb is still recovering).

The buttons come from here – I always wait for a sale and then stock up (the service is great and they arrive very quickly).

We’ve been away and it was lovely and relaxing. Quite a bit of time was spent supervising the girls at the pool (indoor and heated), which meant a fair bit of knitting happened. The gull lace scarf is finished – just needs the ends weaved in and to be blocked and about half of Miss P’s sock. Pictures will follow in a day or two.

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July 8, 2012 · 3:12 pm

Planning

It’s school holidays here. We staggered to the end of term two – everyone is tired and a little bit sick. I’m looking forward to a break in the routine (no making lunches at 7 am or being at the school at 3pm) and more knitting time. I’ve almost finished the Gull Lace Scarf – about half a ball to go, so I need a new project.

Miss P is very keen on socks, so I shall make her another pair. She has picked the pink/purple yarn (Filatura Di Crosa Maxime Print)  in the above image. I’m thinking a simple sock something that can be knitted while watching TV – I’m currently making my way through The Pallisers. It is very dated and obviously filmed on a set, but certainly watchable.

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May 24, 2012 · 5:27 pm

Update

We’ve been struck down by what felt like the plague, but was just gastro. The whole house was sick for a week – we just resurfacing now.

I did manage to knit a bit more (while sitting on the couch with sick children) while watching ABC3 – I’ve seen a lot of ABC3 in the last week.

I’ve returned to my baby clothes quilt – still cutting, but the end is in sight…

Also, Jane Austen Knits is out.

I think I will have a go at some of the socks.

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May 2, 2012 · 2:11 pm

knitting

According to the Family Circle magazine, you burn 400 kj per hour knitting…

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