and now for some knitting
Now I know some of you come here only for the knitting and I am afraid that seems to have been in short supply. In fact, those who come only for the knitting may very well have given up coming altogether. I do hope not.
For I do still knit.
Every night.
This is the Tiny Tea Leaves cardigan, which you may recall I began way back at the beginning of November.
It knitted up in hardly any time at all and I loved every single stitch of this pattern. The yarn, Cascade 220, was very satisfying to work with and seems to wear very well, I will certainly be back for more; the pattern was an absolute joy to knit. Plenty of interest to begin with, some speedy stocking stitch and no seaming. Love, love no seaming.
It was knitted especially for the dress it is being worn with but it swiftly became the favourite cardigan and she has even taken to wearing it to school on very cold days, much warmer than the regulation navy cardigan she normally wears.
We began our photo-shoot indoors and the model thought some ballet moves would best display my handy-work. But the light was poor so we ventured outdoors where she performed daredevil moves high upon the garden table. Huh, I would like to see the Next Top Model contestants perform in such conditions.
Now I know some of you come here only for the knitting and I am afraid that seems to have been in short supply. In fact, those who come only for the knitting may very well have given up coming altogether. I do hope not.
For I do still knit.
Every night.
This is the Tiny Tea Leaves cardigan, which you may recall I began way back at the beginning of November.
It knitted up in hardly any time at all and I loved every single stitch of this pattern. The yarn, Cascade 220, was very satisfying to work with and seems to wear very well, I will certainly be back for more; the pattern was an absolute joy to knit. Plenty of interest to begin with, some speedy stocking stitch and no seaming. Love, love no seaming.
It was knitted especially for the dress it is being worn with but it swiftly became the favourite cardigan and she has even taken to wearing it to school on very cold days, much warmer than the regulation navy cardigan she normally wears.
We began our photo-shoot indoors and the model thought some ballet moves would best display my handy-work. But the light was poor so we ventured outdoors where she performed daredevil moves high upon the garden table. Huh, I would like to see the Next Top Model contestants perform in such conditions.
Comments
I just wish I had the kind of figure that could wear a grownup version - but alas, I definitely have Hips. I shall leave it to the children and the gamine amongst us.
Also - my favourite blogs are those that include real life along with the knitting/weaving/spinning/making. So thank you for doing just that; those that are here only for the knitting don't know what they're missing.
I've just cast on for a tea leaves cardigan of my own, and I've heard great things about both patterns.
A very happy New Year to you!
Kate
K x
Happy Weekend to you xx
I am knitting a tiny tea leaves at the moment for Rose in Cascade 220 in black.I hope it will be as nice looking as yours. It is the first time I knit in back for her, it is not my favorite colour for children, but to keep the peace...
I am knitting a tiny tea leaves at the moment for Rose in Cascade 220 in black.I hope it will be as nice looking as yours. It is the first time I knit in back for her, it is not my favorite colour for children, but to keep the peace...