Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Knitting now

A few things have been completed on the knitting front recently. First of all this little jumper that took just one 100g ball of Opal sock yarn. It started out as travel knitting and has now been posted off to Jenny the Swedish blond I used to work with, she had a little boy a few weeks ago. Then a simple little cardy in Rowan dk that has gone into stock for now but should soon find an owner amongst the babies due in the next few months
Finally, thanks to the link to this site from Yarnstorm, I've produced a couple of squares for the Macmillan appeal. You can download the patterns and use up some yarn in a good cause, about 25 g of dk is enough to make a 20 cm x 20 cm square. I'm really enjoying producing these, quick results although the cable was a bit trickier. The heart square pattern suggested adding beads round the shape but I purled on the right side where the beads should have been for a similar result. I'm looking forward to using up more spare wool and watching the blanket grow though I'll need some new projects for the many days of travel facing me next week, best to take lots I think.
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11 comments:

  1. Kate29 July 2009 at 10:36

    Can I ask where you got the pattern for the adorable sock yarn jumper? :-) Could do with using up some of my sock yarn stash!

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  2. Anna29 July 2009 at 11:09

    Gorgeous little jumper and I like the colour of the little cardigan. I might even do some squares myself!

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  3. Tracy29 July 2009 at 14:22

    Such sweet little knitwear! Love the red cardi! What pattern did you use for it, Jenny? That jumper with the sock yarn is terrific too--love the buttons off the side at the collar. And the square project is wonderful...off to read more about it. Happy Knitting! ((HUGS))

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  4. Diane29 July 2009 at 17:34

    I love the heart square - i'll have to give it a go, but I am a very simple knitter (and whichever way you take that, its true!!!!)

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  5. snoopydogknits29 July 2009 at 19:56

    Love the little jumpers Jenny; so sweet, especially the Opal yarn one. I think it's just perfect for pretty little baby clothes. Off to read about the 'squares' project. :D

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  6. Marie30 July 2009 at 11:24

    Your knitting is gorgeous: I love the baby clothes, those baby friends of yours will be ever so stylish!

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  7. Anonymous30 July 2009 at 11:46

    Gorgeous heart square, it's perfect!

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  8. Anonymous30 July 2009 at 13:05

    Hi Jenny,
    I love ur little Jumper, the colour is cute. Maybe you should take ur knitted cupcake pattern with you on your trip, I so enjoyed making my cupcake and if i get the chance im going make another one this weekend.....
    Your holiday home sounds soooo perfect..............ohhhh i would love to have somewhere to escape to, by the seaside........sigh.
    Tracey xox

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  9. P.31 July 2009 at 10:45

    I wish I could knit like you!

    Alfazema

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  10. Liz31 July 2009 at 20:43

    Ooh, gorgeous sweater and cardy. Wish I knew someone with lttle 'uns, then maybe I'd actually finish a knitting project.

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  11. cheshire wife31 July 2009 at 21:43

    The blanket squares are a lovely idea. I might have a go at some if I can make the time.

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