Friday 10 August 2012

Knitting update.

I've been trying to knit a lot recently, spending every spare moment with my needles. Not much time is left before our little boy's arrival and my Ravelry queue is not getting any shorter. I hope to finish few more garments for him before he's born and I really would love to knit at least one cardigan for G. before she starts her nursery in September.

Few things came off my needles recently. First is Livingston, a lovely pullover designed by  Nadia Crétin-Léchenne. I loved working on this one. The pattern is well written and easy to follow. For this project I chose new yarn from Rowan, Baby Merino Silk. Affordable luxury, I would say. This yarn is so soft and a dream to work with, simply perfect for any baby knits. It's machine washable too for an easy care but knowing me I will never put it into machine... I always hand wash my knits.



Project notes:
Needles: 4mm/ US6
Yarn: Rowan Baby Merino Silk, 3.25 skeins

Second garment that I finished few days ago is The Oslo Anorak. I modified the pattern a bit and turned it into simple hoodie (I omitted short rows shaping in the back as well as the body decreases). It was such a quick knit! I would have finished it in three days if it wasn't for the sleeves: I had to re-do them few times because the second one would never match the first one. I swear my brain is a mash these days.
What I really like about this project is the fact that I finally used the yarns that have been sitting in my stash for too long: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (blue) and Araucania Aysen (brown). I think they make a perfect color combination. Both yarns were really nice to work with but Araucania definitely won my heart.




Project notes:
Needles: 4.5mm/ US7
Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted Blue), 0.75 skein and Araucania Aysen (brown), 0.8 skein

And last but not least: a little beanie for my friend's baby girl. She's due in September, just few weeks before our little boy.


Project notes:
Baby beanie with crochet flower.
Needles: 4mm/ US6
Hook: 4mm (G)
Yarn: Patons Fairytale Dreamtime DK (0.5 skein of cream color, 0.2 skein of cream/pink/chocolate)

Happy Knitting!

9 comments:

  1. Everything looks so lovely, Kasia! I wish I was sitting there with you, knitting away! The anorak is sooooo sweet - the color combo is really perfect. What a great find from your stash! And, of course, the flower is just precious. Makes me want to tackle my projects with renewed vigor!

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    1. Wouldn't it be so nice just to sit at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee, chatting and knitting together...? Hugs xxx

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  2. I really can't remember if I congratulated you on your little boy. Anyway, all the best wishes & I can't wait to "meet" him over this blog of yours as well.

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  3. jestem zachwycona i zastanawiam się co mi się najbardziej podoba ;) WSZYSTKO! Czapeczka rewelacja! Sweterek z kapturem - super! No i pierwszy - piękny wzór!

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    1. Dziekuje za mily komentarz! Pozdrawiam serdecznie!

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  4. Can't decide which one is my favorite! I love the texture in the Livingston, but the color combo in that boyish look of the Anorak sweater is to die for. He's a fall baby - he'll need lots of warm clothes for his first winter! :)

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  5. A little BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so very excited for you and your family. That is perfect! How are you feeling? Your knits are so beautiful and amazing. I have not kept up with my knitting and am feeling a bit guilty about that. You inspire me. I am thinking of you and sending you love from Portland. xoxo

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  6. Everything is so soft and lovely! I particularly love your Livingstone! The color is perfect!

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