Friday, September 2, 2011

Now that it is Spring

Let me show some pics of some winter knitting. Both of these have been finished for a little while and worn heaps.

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I'm totally in love with this hat. I didn't think I would enjoy the intarsia as much as I did and it brought back fond pre kids memories of when I used to knit things that required more than basic thought.

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The pattern is The Whale Watch Hat from New England Knits

Once I have cleared my WIP list a little I will make another for Mandy, however she has requested pink whales. We are still in negotiation on that front.

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I also finished this top. A quick simple chunky knit with dolman style sleeves. It was meant to also have a high standy up collar but it didn't look right in this yarn so I attached an icord instead. I may still make a matching cowl that I can use and a fake collar when it suits me.

The pattern is Bond With a few minor tweaks and the yarn is Woolganics 16 ply that I dyed myself. Couldn't help but notice that they are having a sale at the moment too, just in case you feel the need to feel how buttery soft and wonderful their yarn is for yourself.


**just thought I'd add, those jeans, size 12!! Haven't been able to say that for a looong time.

4 comments:

Carolyn said...

love that top!

And looking great in the size 12!

Tracy aka Mad Quilter said...

I love the hat. Congratulations on the size 12, fabulous effort!

Kylie said...

The hat looks great and looks like you will get alot of wear of of the top:)

leah of sang the bird said...

Love both of them! My daughter would request pink whales too...She says she "likes the blue but says daughters like pink better..."