July 08, 2006
Saturday Sky!
Yes, it's winter in Sydney, and this is the second absolutely beautiful Saturday in a row. Just so you know I'm not throwing up random blue squares, here's some sky with a bit af tree.
Twinkie has been playing in the sun.
And there's been some knitting.
After quite a bit of nagging, Em finally got me to teach her how to knit in the round, using DPNS.
She's knitting a beret for her aktraditions doll, Imogen. And doing a pretty good job! She's also had to learn "m1" increases.
And we've had a dance comp for the past two days, and we're back again this afternoon and tomorrow. A pretty goopd haul so far, 3 first places, 3 second places, a third place, and a highly commended or two. And a nomination for the scholarship section tomorrow.
I need something brainless, and easy to pick up and put down when I'm at these things, so I started a scarf. I'm using Patons "Jet", a wool/alpaca blend that I'm really enjoying.
I decided on an easy pattern, but I think it's knitting up nicely.
Here's a closeup of the stitch pattern.
I wonder if I can finish it today or tomorrow?
Posted by Donna at July 8, 2006 02:21 PMComments
Perhaps Em can make her own socks and free up your time for something else. Not more dance costumes. LOL
I rather like the Patons Jet. I made a Muse hat from Katts Creative Corner (Tasmania) in the acid green and it looked great and have just finished a pinwheel jacket from Elann in dusky pink for granddaughter, just 4. Picture on blog. Jet is soft, doesn't split, easy to knit and looks good. son who is picky aslo says it smells fine by him.
I'm now educating #2 son that gentle handwash means just that. DIL is in hospital with depression and we are all minding children, helping out etc as there are days when he just has to work.
Jan
Posted by: Jan at July 8, 2006 10:47 PMWell done Em Nice too see your learning more knitting as well.
Love the scarf makes me fel guilty about the 20 balls and the book of jet patterns I have here that I won in creative knitting maybe soon Ill get enough down time to start it.
Posted by: tianne at July 8, 2006 11:30 PMVery pretty stitch pattern on the scarf. Can you share what it is or would that be violating copyright laws?
Look at Em go! I think knitting on dpns is one of the most useful techniques to learn in knitting. She can knit anything now!
Posted by: wool winder at July 9, 2006 01:37 AMCongratulations to Em! Great job!!! (on both the dance and mastering dpns).
Beautiful sky, and scarf. I love that colorway -- it looks so bright and cheery!
Posted by: Debby at July 9, 2006 10:27 AMPretty, pretty, what's the pattern? Yummy cookies!
Posted by: Chris at July 10, 2006 06:53 AMYour scarf is coming up nicely and good on Em for starting on the DPNs!
I love knitting with Jet. It is quick and the results are yummy!
(Your glove looks great too, even with all the ends...)
Emily is so good with her knitting. I love those dolls too. I have been to their shop, where they have lots of felted items and beautifully knit ones too. I love your scarf, and the colorway too. I have seen it in person. Is it a bit itchy to knit with or nice and soft. I like a lot of yarns, but a lot seem to irritate my neck, so as far as knits for me go I do make a lot.
Posted by: Sue at July 10, 2006 03:52 PMHi
your work's amazing! especially those dance costumes!!!
I really like the stitch pattern of your scarf - any chance you could email me the patt of the scarf or let me know where to find it?
thankx!
yin
Well done Em ;)
Posted by: Sharon at July 8, 2006 08:11 PM