I just don't feel like blogging any more. My job and life altogether take up a lot of time. Maybe it's just a phase, but I don't see the end of it. I will update my projects on Ravelry and Flickr.
Thanks for reading!!!
=)
Eva
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Some more Pipkin
I want to finish something, so I try to stick to Pipkin before I start something else.
Here is the progress so far:
The body is done and the sleeves are in progress. I'll do longer sleeves than suggested in the pattern because a) I'll get more wear out of it and more important b) I already have more yarn than is needed.
Having said that, I got some really nice yarn (hey! it's a belated Christmas present ... at least most of it) and will start this project as soon as Pipkin is done:
I won't do red, but a mix of lighter and darker browns. Yummy yarn, Lana Grossa Cashtweed with 7% Cashmere.
Here is the progress so far:
The body is done and the sleeves are in progress. I'll do longer sleeves than suggested in the pattern because a) I'll get more wear out of it and more important b) I already have more yarn than is needed.
Having said that, I got some really nice yarn (hey! it's a belated Christmas present ... at least most of it) and will start this project as soon as Pipkin is done:
I won't do red, but a mix of lighter and darker browns. Yummy yarn, Lana Grossa Cashtweed with 7% Cashmere.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
What I have been doing ...
In a nutshell, I got a new job and am studying at a different university. Woooho. This change was related to a lot of organization and stuff that had to be done, but I was kind of nervous about it, too. There is not everything totally clear yet - I am still working at the old job and have to pass on my projects.
I have been knitting, but there are no FOs to show. I started a bunch of new things (more like serious startitis I think) and ordered more yarn (as if I would need any hehe).
This sweater is on hold - I just don't feel like knitting it right now:
I have started this cardigan from an older Verena magazine, I think it's from 2006. The yarn I am using is from China and totally smells like plastic. It is pure wool though and felts like a dream when I am doing split and splice. The garter stitch sleeves are finished and I am not into complicated cables for the body right now, so it's kind of on hold, too.
And if this would not be enough, I have cast on for Pipkin from Naturally Noro, using the suggested Noro Blossom in a different color:
It's color No. 15. One front and most of the back is done. I got the latest Rebecca magazine, too =).
I love the yarn, it's the nicest Noro I have used so far, great colors and very warm. It won't be my first choice for work, though ... but keeping wearability at the job in mind is kind of boring sometimes.
The most exciting project is a jacket I am sewing.
I am doing long sleeves and the fabric I am using is very different.
It will be an outdoor jacket more for the colder months - so I better get going before spring is here!
I have been knitting, but there are no FOs to show. I started a bunch of new things (more like serious startitis I think) and ordered more yarn (as if I would need any hehe).
This sweater is on hold - I just don't feel like knitting it right now:
I have started this cardigan from an older Verena magazine, I think it's from 2006. The yarn I am using is from China and totally smells like plastic. It is pure wool though and felts like a dream when I am doing split and splice. The garter stitch sleeves are finished and I am not into complicated cables for the body right now, so it's kind of on hold, too.
And if this would not be enough, I have cast on for Pipkin from Naturally Noro, using the suggested Noro Blossom in a different color:
It's color No. 15. One front and most of the back is done. I got the latest Rebecca magazine, too =).
I love the yarn, it's the nicest Noro I have used so far, great colors and very warm. It won't be my first choice for work, though ... but keeping wearability at the job in mind is kind of boring sometimes.
The most exciting project is a jacket I am sewing.
I am doing long sleeves and the fabric I am using is very different.
It will be an outdoor jacket more for the colder months - so I better get going before spring is here!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Hiatus
There is just too much going on in my life right now. I'll be coming back to the blog in a couple of days.
Happy new year!
Happy new year!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Uncharted
Last week we bought a PS3! We have already started playing this game:
It's fun!!
There is not much knitting being done around here, I have started a coat from an older issue of Verena. The gloves for my brother are not finished yet, I am not sure if I will make it - I have bought another Christmas present for him, just in case =)!
It's fun!!
There is not much knitting being done around here, I have started a coat from an older issue of Verena. The gloves for my brother are not finished yet, I am not sure if I will make it - I have bought another Christmas present for him, just in case =)!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Still some Christmas knitting to do
The last days and weeks have been crazy. I am happy to say that I have passed the insurance knowledge and practice exam at my company - and just got the best marks in all fields. Yay! I am so much looking forward to the Christmas holidays. Free time - and therefore knitting time - is very valuable to me right now.
I have already finished those Christmas presents:
The two hats are, well, hats, obviously, but the black things are leg warmers which arised out of a really screwed Mariah - sweater. I liked the cables on the sleeves so much that I turned them into leg warmers - and pretty ones, I think!
And, may I present you "the first sweater" - it actually is not the first sweater I ever knit, but one of them. At this point, it is about 10 years old and I knit it without a pattern (!!) and without knowing anything about designing, gauge or stuff like that. I made it up as I went, and although the colors are bright and cheerful, I did not know that I hate scratchy mohair back then. The armholes don't fit well, the neck is big, but nevertheless I like the whole thing.
This is the progress of the Verena sweater. I redesigned the pattern to be knit in the round - this knit is not as fast as I would have expected. I want to cast on sooo many other things, but I am trying to be strong and ... ooops, there are still some gloves missing as a Christmas present for my brother.
I have already finished those Christmas presents:
The two hats are, well, hats, obviously, but the black things are leg warmers which arised out of a really screwed Mariah - sweater. I liked the cables on the sleeves so much that I turned them into leg warmers - and pretty ones, I think!
And, may I present you "the first sweater" - it actually is not the first sweater I ever knit, but one of them. At this point, it is about 10 years old and I knit it without a pattern (!!) and without knowing anything about designing, gauge or stuff like that. I made it up as I went, and although the colors are bright and cheerful, I did not know that I hate scratchy mohair back then. The armholes don't fit well, the neck is big, but nevertheless I like the whole thing.
This is the progress of the Verena sweater. I redesigned the pattern to be knit in the round - this knit is not as fast as I would have expected. I want to cast on sooo many other things, but I am trying to be strong and ... ooops, there are still some gloves missing as a Christmas present for my brother.
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