TTT KAL Update

Just pics :) since it has been crazy busy around here

I am almost done the second sleeve and will hopefully get it blocking before I go to bed tonight :) Stay tuned for the pre block photo and the blocked photo. I am interested to see how much the yarn grows after reading everyones comments. I am hoping to get some room in the sleeves and a little extra length.

Then all that is left is the collar/button bands. I can see the finish line!!

- A

p.s. there has been a deadline extension. Finish time is now May 28th!! I am totally going to make it.

How have your projects been coming along?

TTTKAL - Week 2 update

So my goal for this week was to have the body done on this cardi.

Well that did not happen and for a good reason :) My baby started crawling this week!! We had figured it would happen soon and we are so excited to see her getting her move on. However, this is seriously cramping my knitting style because I am forever chasing her and removing her from the dog beds. I am not complaining though. I now just knit mainly while she is napping during the day or when my husband is home or when she is asleep at night.

Here is a progress shot form last night :)

I have just 4 more front shaping increases and then I will measure and see how much more plain knitting I have until the ribbing :) I love how this is turning out and cannot wait to wear it. It is very warm here now so I might not really get to wear it that much.

This weeks goal: Finish the body and get a at least one arm done

- A

How is your KAL project coming? Have you been working on any new projects? Let me know :)

TTA KAL - Week One Update

So the first week of the Tops Tanks and Tees Knit Along is over and I am proud to report that I have made excellent progress on my cardi :) I am just so excited to show you how much I have got done.

The pattern calls for reverse stockinet stitch to be the right side of the fabric but i am just in love with how the stockinet side is looking so I will be using that s the right side. I am still not sure what stitch I will do for the collar and button bands. Still looking at Ravelry projects for ideas :)

Here is what I have done so far:

I am hoping that by next wednesday I will have the body completed on the cardi so I can try it on and show you all how it is looking. This might be wishful thinking on my part lol as I am a somewhat slow knitter.

And I just have to say that this yarn so wonderful to work with! Quince and Co Tern in Columbine.

So I am off to get some more knitting done and have my second cup of coffee for the day :)

- A

What is on your needles at the moment or are you participating in this KAL? I would love to hear from you.

More quilt tops

So as you saw in the last post I have a new sewing machine! Well this has led to a lack of knitting and an increase in the sewing department. Here are two quilt tops that I have finished for some friends new babies. I am waiting on some baking fabric and I have to go purchase some batting and then I can get sewing again!

I cannot wait to get these babies done so that I can maybe stat a quilt for myself :)

- A

Colorwork

So I have been wanting to sink my teeth into colorwork for some time now but could never get the courage up to do it. I have always found the thought of multiple colors slightly intimidating to work with. Well the other day I decided to watch some videos on good ol' You Tube and see what this skill was all about. After watching a couple videos it really seemed to be quite simple.

This video was great at explaining how to manage the yarn which was what I was most concerned about. I had this fear of everything getting extremely tangled and becoming a mess.

Then it was time to find some patterns I wanted to try and here are some of my favs:

Lotus Mittens by Heather Desserud

Chrysanthemums by Heather Desserud

Isidora by SpillyJane

And here is what I am working on:

 

- A

Wednesday Progress Report

This weekend I will be attending a baby shower for my dear friend Tanya. She is expecting her first child this December so I am in the process of making her gifts.

With her having a December baby I figured booties and a hat would be the perfect gift for her bundle of joy. As her husband and her are not finding out the sex of the baby neutral colors were in order.

Here is what is in the works:

The yarn I choose was Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Aran and the patterns are from Easy Baby Knits by Claire Montgomerie.

I cannot wait to meet this new person :)

- A

Windy Wednesday

So it is one of those dreary cold fall days here in Ottawa. A perfect day to sit with coffee, some reading material and of course my knitting. Mila and I made a trip to our local Chapters for some new reading material and of course some much needed Starbucks. The magic of this little trip of course is the resulting sleeping baby. 

Shhhh. Don't wake the baby :) Time for this mommy to sit back and have some time just for her...

Did you notice my current project (well one of many). It is the fabulous Rae by Jane Richmond which I wish was finished so I could wrap my self up in it :)

- A

Work in progress Wednesday

So I have cast on for two new sweaters. The Puerperium cardigan was a great knit the last time I made it so I decided to knit another one up for my little one. I am finding it hard to find sweaters small enough for my little preemie so this pattern is great for cute little sweaters. The raglan sweater for me is going very well so far. Jane is a great pattern writer and I cannot wait to get to the body so I can try it on as I go.

One for my tiny daughter,

Pattern: Puerperium Cadigan
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Project link

And one for me (or maybe my mom if she steals it),

 

Pattern: Ladies Classic Raglan Pullover by Jane Richmond

Yarn: Berroco Vintage

Project Link

Stay tuned for more on these two lovely orange creations :)

- A

Work in Progress Wednesday

I am currently trying to finish up my works in progress; here is the one I am currently trying to finish,

Pattern: Guernsey Wrap by Jared Flood
Yarn: Creative Focus Superwash (discontinued)
Project Link

This pattern is very well written and easy to follow. I love the simple stitch patterns created by the knit and purl stitches. I cannot wait to get it finished so I can wear it this fall :)

I am also working on my Summer Sweater KAL project for my little Mila but that is in another post.

- A