Monika of Smoking Hot Needles sent me a lovely knitting book to review. The book is Farmyard Knits by Fiona Goble This adorable book contains patterns and full step by step instructions to knit this entire farmyard of friends.There are tips to help you through the progress of choosing yarn and suggestions on how to may each one unique. There are 12 patterns in the book, farmer and wife, the… Read More »Book Review – Farmyard Knits | Celtic Cast On
Summer Time has officially started and with programs winding down and new activities starting up its been a tad on the busy side over here.
Yarn: Zwerger Garn Opal 4-ply Needles: U.S. 1’s / 2.25 dpn’s I needed something mindless to knit on while I waited in the car mostly. I wanted to knit some simple socks but try a new stitch count. My current plain hand knit sock always seem perfect when they are first off the needles but then stretch out after a couple of wears and are always falling off my heels.… Read More »Waiting socks | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Old Shale Shawl by Amanda Clark Yarn:Berroco Vintage Colour # 51108 Needles: U.S. #10 / 6mm circs My Rav Project Page I was asked to knit a prayer shawl for someone in need recently. I was given a pretty plain knit and purl pattern but it seemed a bit boring and monotonous. I wanted to knit something that would be unique to the recipient. A shawl they probably hadn’t come across… Read More »Old Shale | Celtic Cast On
If you didn’t already know Tanis‘ baby boy arrived into the world a few weeks ago. Go have a peek if you haven’t already he is scrumptious! When I found out Tanis was expecting, last summer, I set to work to find something to knit for her. I must have changed my mind a hundred times, choosing a pattern and colour for someone else is tricky business! She decided not… Read More »Master Rowan | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Splitstone by Alicia Plummer Yarn: Cascade 220 in colourway 9456 My Rav Project Page I finished my test knit for Alicia and I couldn’t be happier with this. I’ve been hoarding this colour of Cascade for something special. It’s such a beautiful blue with a bit of a purple undertone. I assumed it would eventually become something for T but when I saw Alicia’s vest I just knew it would have… Read More »Splitstone | Celtic Cast On
It’s time to announce the winners of the Business Casual KAL! Can I just say that all you are all winners because collectively we knit a whooping 82 pairs of Business Casual Socks!!! AMAZING! I know you are all going to enjoy wearing your socks just as much as I have been since I bound off both pairs. So… Shall we get down to the prize business? First up was… Read More »Business Casual KAL – The Winners | Celtic Cast On
It has to be said that the Business Casual KAL definitely took up all of my blogging time. I had no idea it would get so big but I’m glad to be able to get back into my regular blogging schedule again. I recently finished a test knit for Andi Satterlund of Untangling Knots. You may remember Chuck and Agatha that I have previously test for her. I adore both of… Read More »Marion | Celtic Cast On
It’s time for another update and I’ve got a finished pair!!! These are knit with Tanis Blue Label in Brick I knit them with 2.25mm dpn’s knitting 4 repeats for the leg and 4 and a half repeats for the foot. They are a perfect fit and I couldn’t be happier with them! Lets have a look at our other finisher’s this week! Viki chose Tanis Blue Label in Aquarium… Read More »Business Casual – Finished Pair! | Celtic Cast On
This was a quick test for Elena of Anadiomena Designs. Pattern : Crossroads Hat by Elena Nodel Yarn: Colour Adventures Sweet Merino DK in Aegean Sea and Debbie Bliss Wool Cotton Colour 125. My Rav Project Page A sweet little hat that is perfect for using up all those scraps in your stash. The whole hat uses approx 50 grams of yarn. Stripes are addictive by themselves but seeing that… Read More »Crossroads | Celtic Cast On