Iâve been working on my last cardigan for the Luvinthemommyhood KAL. This is the test knit of the adult version of Citrus that I knit in the summer for T. Iâm using Malabrigo Lace again this time in the colourway Bobby Blue. *Itâs a little brighter than what is portrayed in the picture above* Itâs not quite as solid a colour as Tâs pink version which is little disappointing but Iâm… Read More »Spirited | Celtic Cast On
It’s that one sweater I have loved since the moment it was published. I knew I must knit it and I even bought the yarn……. but STILL it is yet to knit it. I fell in love with the gorgeous back panel of cables, Aidez by Cirillia Rose The horse shoe cables that flow down the sleeves, and of course that all over comfy, I want to curl up in… Read More »Aidez KAL | Celtic Cast On
Things have been super busy around here and it seems like I only have time to post and go as of late. Hopefully things will settle down in a bit and I can post some of the other things Iâve been meaning to chat about but until then how about another KAL update. I finished Chalkstone! Pattern: Test knit of  Chalkstone by Isabell Kraemer Yarn: Rowan Calmer colour # 487… Read More »Chalkstone | Celtic Cast On
Finally!! Farrah is finished ! Pattern:Farrah from Berroco Glint #306 Yarn: Berroco Glint Colour 2901 Goddess 7 balls Mods: no mods other than to add one row to the neckline with a couple of decreases so it wasnât so wide. The only issue I had with the pattern, and I wouldnât really say its an issue but I used 2 balls less than what was set for mumâs size. It… Read More »Farrah | Celtic Cast On
Its been a while since I’ve picked up a book around here but this week I was in the mood for an audiobook to listen to while I worked on they sleeves of Chalkstone. They are plain stockinette and the perfect companion to an audio book. I chose The Knife Of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. I knew nothing about it other than A Playful Day Podcast was reading… Read More »Chugga Chug | Celtic Cast On
Another week has rolled by againâŚ.. I donât know where the time is going, this summer is flying by. I have a confession.. last wednesday instead of knitting away I was actually having an organ removed! Sounds a lot worse than it is but really last wednesday I was in surgery having my Gallbladder removed. Since we were in Ireland 5 months ago I began having back pain, I thought it… Read More »Gall Dang! | Celtic Cast On
Itâs time for another Summer Sweater KAL progress report!  Since last week I scraped ShellseekerâŚ. I just kept thinking potato sack potato sack and I didnât want knit the sweater only for it to end up in my closet never worn. I still love my yarn combo and Iâm thinking maybe a driftwood would be nice in this yarn as well with less positive ease but since I havenât decided on another… Read More »Colour Block â Summer Sweater KAL | Celtic Cast On
 This beautiful shawl was a test for Tanis of Tanis Fiber Arts I fell in love with this design when I first saw a sneak peek of it on the banner of Tanisâ website Not only did I get the chance to test one of Tanisâ patterns , I also got to try Tanis Fiber Arts  yarnâs for the first time and it didnât disappoint! Pink Grapefruit, one of the newest colours… Read More »Adhara and A Giveaway!!! | Celtic Cast On
Itâs time for the Luvinthemommyhoodâs Summer Sweater KAL Start date is today June 27th End date September 30th Thatâs plenty of time to make a sweaterâŚor twoâŚor three. My first sweater will be a stripey little number perfect for chilly Summer evenings.  I dug some cotton ease out my stash in Stone *the grey* and added a lovely coral colour called Terracotta to it. I think this will be the perfect colour combo for a… Read More »Summer Sweater KAL | Celtic Cast On
Sorry for the radio silence everyone. I’m having a few issues with my host that I’m trying to sort out. I’ve had no blog access or email so if I owe you a reply bear with me as I catch up on everything. After two weeks with buckets of rain, I’m glad that we are finally getting some sun on The Ridge. We’ve had lots of outdoor fun, and there’s… Read More »OI! | Celtic Cast On