Well it’s Monday and a bit of a crazy day and all I want to do is sit down and get back to my knitting. I really got stuck in on Friday night and then the weekend just got away from me. But I did something I don’t normally do. Instead of starting a new project I went through my stash and found something I started last winter. Wow. I’m actually going to try to finish something off. It’s common sense but something that I’m not good at. But I love this pattern and I know if I get my skates on that it will be perfect for this winter for miss keira.
I’m using Luxury 8 ply by Bendigo (of course) and knitting it in Blue Denim rather than grey. And I must admit that I have never done fair isle before so this should be interesting. Or a disaster. The pattern comes from Debbie Bliss’ 9 to 5 book but some lovely facebook readers reminded me that the pattern is available in the latest Family Circle Winter 2011 issue. I picked it up a few weeks ago and then forgot to tell you about it. I loooove Family Circle and it’s such a shame it only comes out twice a year but when it does come out. Wow. So many recipes and craft projects.
Anyway hopefully I’ll get to do some knitting this week and over the school holidays and get this finished for my miss. Don’t you think the pom pom’s are just adorable on the cardy?
I do like the pom poms, and Yaay for ‘attempting’ to finish off wip’s. Cute pattern 😀
It’s great going through your pile of half finished projects and finishing them off. I had a run of that last winter. You get the achievement of a finish, but for half the work! 😉
So funny, I just saw this pattern a couple of weeks ago and want to make it for my niece, so it is a good choice.
Scones look awesome and I am starting to get a bit jealous of that TM.
I adore both of these, my little miss would love them. Now if only I was as crafty as you!
Yup! Those pompoms are awesome!
Love the cardigan and the stripey hat is just too cute!
Yes and they will get a lot of use — when used as “skippy ropes”” lovely cardigan and adorable model. It must be the time of the year for finishing or trying to finish off the pile in the corner that is glanced at.
I learnt Fair Isle in high school Textiles and design, can’t remember a thing about it now. The hat looks super easy- I’d wear it, the kid wouldn’t! But i’d love to give it a try. Kiera will look gorgeous as usual in both. Get her to make the pompoms, she’ll love it even more then!
pretty cardi! i love anything yoked! and fair isle is much easier than you would think! i’m sure you will love it… it’s really fun and addictive
Oooo I love this pattern, gorgeous! I’m a big fan of pom pom’s. I have a pom pom throw on my Mr3’s bed and it always reminds me of my childhood, making pom pom’s during the holidays. Good luck with getting it finished :o) xo
I tooove this cardi. Looking forward to seeing your colours. Fair isle is lots of fun. Tip for you, don’t be to afraid to leave it loose.
That is an adorable sweater.
That is super cute! I nearly bought myself something similar at Dangerfield at Myer.