Having so much left, I knitted a hat to match which, with hindsight, I would probably have knitted a little longer for a squidge more slouch, but it fits perfectly and is super SUPER warm.
So, without further ado, this is how to knit it:
Tag: hand knit
In pictures, in progress… (updated with pattern links)
Last year, I designed a sweater I called the Vintage Chic sweater, in Paintbox yarns super chunky.
This year, I’ve reworked it for their 100% wool worsted range.
And I’m loving how it’s coming out.
Pattern to follow ❤️
Update:
I finished the adult version and then made a couple of little ones. The pattern is available in many sizes, from baby to adult. Here are some more pictures and links to the corresponding patterns.
You can find the adult version of the pattern, pictured below, here,
the child’s version, pictured below, here,
and the ‘Mummy and Me’ version, which includes both patterns as pictured below, here.
Happy knitting! x
Weekend WIPs
I’m not sure I’ll ever fall out of love with grey…
This weekend, I’m working on the fluffiest tee in the whole wide world, made on 7mm circulars from a cloudy ball of wool and alpaca:
And I’ve turned the heel on my second lacy sock, on 3.25mm needles in Debbie Bliss Toast 😊
Next up… A pair of yoga socks, I think.
Happy knitting, lovelies ❤️
Seaglass Convertible Mittens
I have a second passion: I collect seaglass and make silver jewellery with it (which, incidentally, you can find here).
But the fingers get a little chilly when you’re hunting through the briny waves in the winter.
So: I give you Seaglass Mittens. Decorated with waves and sparkles, with tops to keep the fingers warm, which flip back when you’ve spotted something special in the sand.
They are long enough to keep the wrists warm under jumper and coat sleeves, too. I do like to keep my wrists warm.
If you fancy a go at them yourself, the pattern can be found here
In other news, having fallen out of the woolly groove towards the end of the year, I set myself a challenge: a jumper between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. I had something very specific in mind. Something in chunky cream wool, with a wide roll neck, and a boxy shape. Not too long so I could wear it with my favourite denim mini skirt.
Here it is:
Aaaaaaaaaand… while I’m here…
This last summer, when my gorgeous gaggle of boys, my husband and I went hiking on Mull and visited the Isle of Iona, I picked up some beautiful yarn.
I’m combining it with a grey Cascade and have just the sleeves left to knit:
So with a little luck, I’ll have more to show you very soon.
TTFN <3