FO #7

I've been meaning to catch up on all my finished objects this year so far. With the help of Ravelry, I've discovered I have completed 8 projects since January.

FO # 7 is my entrelac cushion which I gave to my friend for her birthday last week. I was very pleased with my first attempt at entrelac but I did think it was a bit holey! Probably not picking up the stitches very evenly. I loved the yarn which was Patons Jet in reds, browns, pinks and oranges.

Pattern: Entrelac cushions by Kirstie McLeod, Simply Knitting Essential Home leaflet

Yarn: Patons Jet Multi, shade 8

Needles: 5.5mm

Size made: Medium (16")

The colours are a bit better in these photos I took at the beginning.

Where to start!?

I have been so busy lately and done loads of knitting that I just don't know where to start. I really need to take some photos as well. In brief this is what I have been up to on the knitting front:

1. Made a cushion in entrelac style (my first go at this and quite pleased with myself)

2. Bought some recycled sari silk and started knitting this bag with it (it's amazing but a little difficult to knit with)

3. Finished my bunny

4. Started Clementine by Emma King at last (been on my list for ages)

5. Bought some organic cotton and started a little bag

6. Made a pair of little pink Mary Jane's by Sublime for a cousin's baby.

I think that's about it.

7. Just remembered - added some finishing touches to my little pink cable bag from Let's Knit.



Really hoping to finish off lots of projects ASAP and take some photos. I will be on holiday from school after Friday so may have a little more free time (just a little!)

Bunny progress report

Here is the large bunny I previously mentioned I've been working on. The pattern is by Jody Long and is featured in Let's Knit magazine issue 4. As you can see she is nearly ready. I have knitted the cardigan and arms but not the basket or flowers yet. I was actually thinking of not doing the flowers as I can imagine they will be quite fiddly and time consuming and as it is supposed to be ready by next Saturday, I might not have the time!

Easter Baskets

Here are my little Easter baskets I made. I used cotton yarn doubled up. They will also hold a chocolate egg (or a real one).

I am thinking of writing up the pattern as a little freebie.

Thanks, Mum!

My Mum has been busy knitting for an Easter fundraising event that me and a friend are organising for our Brownie packs.

They will all have a chocolate egg inside them and she's also working on some chicks. I'm working on some little baskets and also a large bunny.

Finally...

...I have cast on a bag for February. It is a chunky cable and moss stitch bag by Debbie Bliss from her 'Home' book. I am using Debbie Bliss SoHo which I bought in the sale after Christmas but unfortunately I have ran out and still have 1 and a bit handles to do. It is so frustrating but I think it is probably my fault for knitting a bit too loosely. Anyway, here are some photos:

Reasons to love January #2 & 3

Yes, I know it's February! Reasons 2 and 3 are now 1 year older. My gorgeous girl is 3 and my beautiful boy is 1!

Needless to say, January has been slightly busy and always will be! We have wrapped and unwrapped rather a lot of presents; put up and taken down rather a lot of cards and made and eaten quite a few cakes. I've also squeezed in working 2 and a half days a week and a fair bit of knitting (although not as much of the latter as I'd've liked).

I now need to get on with thinking about my February bag for my Knit a Bag a Month project. My Debbie Bliss SoHo is still waiting patiently to be transformed into a wonderful bag and my poor pink and red cotton bag remains squashed at the bottom of my knitting basket. I really must finish that this year.


Another idea for a bag is a laptop cosy as I now have my own brand new laptop from school! I will get thinking and hopefully make a decision soon.

The only other knitting news I have is that I have started a draught excluder! Boring to knit but very much needed as we have a large draughty window on the side of our house.