Tag Archives: wool
Completion
It’s been a while, I know…..the good news is that between a trip to Geneva (pictures to follow), a short long weekend at home with lot’s of shopping and work I finally managed to finish my fair isle style vest! … Continue reading
First handmade sweater
Hooray, it’s done! Wonderful soft and cosy knit, just have to make a minor mental note to myself: do not tighten the seams as much…. maybe washing and blocking will help with a little stretch, otherwise my sister is already … Continue reading
Autumn greetings
View from my kitchen window- the tree glows when it’s sunny…so beautiful. Plus, I did start the new vest, hopefully it gets done in time for this winter. Fair Isle knitting is even slower…
Knitting is always greener on the other side of the needle….
sigh. I am knitting multiple items at once and want to start already the next one….darn. Keep focussing!! Luckily, I am missing the correct needle size to start that sweater, and I am avoiding the haberdashery section on purpose. How … Continue reading
Hello postman!
Christmas came early this year! Or is it just me? So many ideas, so little time. Wanna knit in right now- but I should first finish what’s on my needles. Sigh.
New hat
Admittedly, I have a thing for hats. As soon as it gets a little chilly or windy, I need one and can get really grumpy if I don’t have one on hand. Although I don’t like the classic hat-style hair-do … Continue reading
Multi-tasking and knitting?
I always found myself to be able to do some multi-tasking, like talking to someone on the phone while cooking, or listening to the radio while ironing….although: is that proper multi-tasking? Isn’t it more like duo-tasking?? Anyway, I never could … Continue reading
Once upon a time…
…there was a girl with the idea of knitting herself a light, airy summer cardigan. She stumbled across a pattern, went off and bought some wool (without too much thinking – what I am going to do with this bloody … Continue reading
Tea, Art and Needlework 