Monday 27 February 2012

Handspun : Raking Leaves


"Raking Leaves" from Woolen Mill St Yarns, 100% Superfine Merino. Fingering weight, 2 ply, first skein 183yds/53g, second skein 251yds/57g.



I absolutely loved to spin this fiber. First the colors are gorgeous. Muted blues, browns and gold among snow whites. Second, it was my first time spinning merino. It's so soft, cushy, lofty and bouncy! No wonder merino is a luxury fiber!



Now, what to do with those two beauties... any suggestions?

Saturday 25 February 2012

FO : Dayne's Dishclothes II


It's that time of the year again. Time to give a knitworthy friend some handmade dishclothes. Happy birthday Dayne!


Thursday 23 February 2012

What's Hot : Ravelry (28)

It's hot hot hot and it has just been listed on Ravelry! Every week or so, I show you the finest recently added patterns on Ravelry! Don't worry if you've missed it! Click on the image and queue it! Please note that all the images are not mine. They belong to the designer. You may need a Ravelry account (free!) to view the pattern profile

Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments regarding Célia! I truly love this design and I might never taking it off... So this is for you guys, enjoy a What's Hot: Ravelry post!

Monday 20 February 2012

New design : Célia



$ 6,00 US


Finished measurement
Chest circumference: 33 (36, 40, 42) 47, 51, 54, 58” / XS (S, M, L) XL, 2X, 3X, 4X

Yarn
4 (4, 5, 5) 6, 7, 7, 8 skeins
Skein Himalaya (80% Merino, 20% Cashmere; 280yds / 256 meters for 100 g / 4 ounces) in Barley

Needles
US6 / 4.00 mm:
40” or longer circular needle
set of double-pointed needles (dpns)
Adjust needle size to obtain gauge.

Notions
9 stitch markers, tapestry needle, and scissors

Gauge
24 sts and 34 rows = 4 » / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch



Célia is a lofty sweater meant to be worn everyday. The simple, oversized fit and the softness of the yarn make it a perfect casual wear. Work with a top-down construction, the sleeves stitches are placed on scrap yarns, as the crew neck shaping and the raglan increases are finished. The body is then worked in the round. The asymmetrical bottom hem, which adds interesting details, is shaped with short rows. The sleeves are then worked in the round and the neck band is picked up. The sweater is shown in size M, worn with 2” positive ease.



Célia is the result of another collaboration between Falling Stitches and Skein. This yarn a wonderful blend of merino and cashmere is just a wonder to knit. Soft, squishy and lofty, Himalaya has everything. It's the coziest, warmest sweater, and yet it's light and a joy to wear. I'm never taking it off.



This design is named after my grandmother, Célia, who passed away while I was knitting the sweater. This one is for you, grandma.

Thursday 16 February 2012

Fiber Stash : My Poor Wallet

There so many great Etsy boutique out there that I feel like I have to buy fiber from them all...




Woolgatherings BFL/Silk top in muted shades of green, aqua, lavender, and cranberry




TactileDactyl Handdyed Merino Roving in pot-painted red, pale green, soft brown, peach, and butter


TactileDactyl Handdyed Merino Roving in red, peach, butter, dove, and spruce


Tuesday 14 February 2012

On The Needles : Cider House


What is better than simple toe-up socks to show off a great handspun yarn?

Thursday 9 February 2012

What's Hot : Ravelry (27)

It's hot hot hot and it has just been listed on Ravelry! Every week or so, I show you the finest recently added patterns on Ravelry! Don't worry if you've missed it! Click on the image and queue it! Please note that all the images are not mine. They belong to the designer. You may need a Ravelry account (free!) to view the pattern profile


Monday 6 February 2012

Random : Knitty but not Fibery

A postcard I received from a friend in Paris. She bought it at "La Maison de la Photographie".


"La tante tricotante". A beer my boyfriend had last week. He saved the bottle for me. It means "the knitting Aunt".
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