FO: Something for her: Aidez

Do you remember this unlucky project? I decided to frog it and use the yarn for some more satisfying projects. Aidez, for example. I wanted to knit it the moment I first saw the pattern in Ravelry pattern base. It didn't even matter that this cardigan is knit in pieces (I'm not a fan of sewing pieces together), I just had to make it and I'm so happy I did. This cardigan is definitely my favourite knitted garment so far. It's very warm, just perfect for chilly autumn days.

The pattern itself is fun to knit, cable sections are easy to memorize and it knits up really quickly. It took me some time to block it and sew all the pieces together (and yes, there was some struggle involved) but it was all worth it. This is one of those project I wouldn't mind to knit again.

We had some great fun today in the park :)

"Something for her"

Project notes:

Pattern: Aidez by Cirilia Rose

Yarn: Cascade Ecological Wool, 1.75 skeins

Needles: 6mm/ US 10

Modifications: replaced ear of corn and cross-stitch cable patterns with simple cable pattern (details and more photos are on my Ravelry project page, here)

FO: Prestwick.

I'm so happy with this one that I almost regret it's not mine (it was knit with love for C.)

The story behind the title: my parents were here visiting and last weekend I had to take them to Prestwick Airport for their flight back. We knew we would have to stay at the airport whole night as their flight was scheduled in early morning hours so I decided to take some knitting to keep me awake. I needed something quick and easy and Thermis seemed the best choice. And it was. I cast on on the train to Glasgow and by the time we got to the airport half of the cowl was done. I really wanted to carry on knitting but the light at the airport was really poor and it was so cold: I couldn't feel comfortable knitting with my jacket on. So I finished it the next day, at home.

I liked this pattern a lot and I will definitely knit more of these cowls. My mum ordered one and I'm planning to make one for my sister and my niece. It only takes 0.75 skein of Cascade 220 (large size) and knits up really quickly!

Project notes:

Patter: Thermis by Kris Knits

Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers, 0.75 skein

Needle: 4mm/ US6

And one bonus photo:

Little G., having her bad hair day but still modelling beautifully (and patiently) for her mama. ♥

I'm still here...

It's been so long since I last posted here that I don't really know how to start writing again. After short, cold, rainy and grey summer I fell down into black hole of sadness. The lack of sun and light wiped out any bliss from my days so there was really nothing I could share here with you (in the end, this blog is supposed to be about bliss and "all those little things that make life great"). But, luckily, it is all behind me (so I hope). We've been having beautiful autumn here, with reasonable amount of cold winds and rain. It is warmer now, in the end of October than it was in July. Leaves have turned red and yellow, the sun has lowered and the light is mellow. I do like it, a lot.

(the photos for this post are random; both taken in North Berwick )