I’ve been cleaning out my bookshelves and have a few knitting books that I won’t be needing anymore. These are all in brand new condition! I’m selling them all for $12 each plus shipping. ETA: I have two more for sale Yarn Play by Lisa Shobhana $12 and Noro Revisited by Cornelia Hamilton $15 I knit Kolsva out of this one. If anything tickles your fancy let me know and… Read More »Destash | Celtic Cast On
As I mentioned before I test knit Oiyi`s beautiful pattern Kouyou. Pattern:Kouyou by Angela Tong Yarn: Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool Needles: 4.25mm circs I used a liittle over 2 skeins of Elspeth Lavold Silky Wool to make the sport weight version of this shawl. I wasn`t sure if this yarn would provide the warmth needed to wear as a scarf but I was pleasantly surprised by how cosy it is. I`ve already… Read More »Kouyou | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Wray by LilyKate *test knit* size 34 Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Centolavaggi Needles: 3.5 and 3.75mm circs I test knit this pattern for Lily and what a sweet pattern it is. Knit from the top down in laceweight yarn, this swing style cardigan has many features that make it unique and tailored. A fluted hem, pleated sleeves, and a true femine style complete this little number. A love how delicate it… Read More »Wray | Celtic Cast On
Poor Moose doesn’t get much blog time, I think he’d rather T have his share, but right now Moose needs your help! He is competing for a last chance to get onto Wipeout Canada. Those of you in the States I’m sure have seen Wipeout before, in the U.K. I believe its Total Wipeout. The show is basically one giant obstacle course that you and 19 other people tackle. There… Read More »Vote Moose!!! | Celtic Cast On
T started swimming lessons at the local pool last week. She is enjoying it so much, a regular little fish. The first day of class it was pouring buckets out, I figured she wouldn`t want to get in but it didn`t fizz her a bit, she loved every minute. There are lots of fun toys to play with and a good amount of people watching too. We bought a little blow up pool to have… Read More »Swim! | Celtic Cast On
I did finish my Mojo’s before casting on for this month’s Mock *They are the same height, I just had one foot up higher than the other in this picture.* Pattern :Mojo Socks by Donyale Grant Yarn: Claudia’s Handpainted in Plumilicious Needles: U.S. #2 DPN’s It was crazy how fast the second sock flew off the needles after such an intense Cookie A pattern. All those rows of knits and purls were just what… Read More »Mojolicious | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Cookie A mystery socks from SKA group on Rav Yarn: A piece of Vermont in the Jam colourway Needles: U.S. 2 DPN`s After so many comments about how well they matched my Lupin`s it would only be fitting to have the finished pics… with the Lupin`s of course This was my first CookieA pattern and won`t be my last. Even though this was the most intricate sock pattern I`ve ever… Read More »Lupin Socks | Celtic Cast On
Its taken a while for me to get pictures of the next couple of packages. The weather has been dull and rainy which provides horrible lighting and I also needed Moose’s help to showcase this next one. This most gorgeous quilt was made by Pat of Pat`s Knitting and Quilting. If you haven`t had the opportunity to see Pat`s work yet, what are you waiting for, get right on over… Read More »Celtic Cast On » Blog Archive » Tadpole’s Quilt