I’ve talked about my designer crushes before, you know those designers that just design ALL the things that you want to knit. Well I have developed a new crush this season. © Jared Flood / Brooklyn Tweed Dianna Walla is the designer behind the Sundottir sweater from Wool People 6 *probably my favourite edition so far* that I just HAVE to knit right now! It seems to be a popular pattern at… Read More »Crushin’ | Celtic Cast On
The random number generator choice #1! For the Lucky Penny Baby Collection giveaway. How random is that?? Gracey, please email me with your rav i.d and the Lucky Penny Baby Collection will be on its way to you. I wanted to let you all know that my dad’s etsy shop is now open! Belleisle Woodworks is stocked with some stunning lathe turned bowls. All bowls are made using reclaimed wood, some… Read More »Belleisle Woodworks | Celtic Cast On
Today I’m lucky enough to be giving away a copy of the Lucky Penny Baby Collection by Tanis Lavallee of Tanis Fiber Arts to one fabulous reader! Not only do I get to show off these super cute patterns I also get to share a little Rowan love because clearly we love this wee smiler around these parts. In fact, it might have taken me a longer time than usual to… Read More »Giveaway: Lucky Penny Baby Collection | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: #11 Forestry (Old Penny) by Veronik Avery Yarn: Classic Elite Skye Tweed *now discontinued* Needles: 3.25 and 4mm needles It’s almost ridiculous how long it has taken me to complete this cardigan. I cast on in Nov of 2008 and finished it rather quickly. It was only when I tried it on that I realized that I had picked up way to many stitches on the bands and needed… Read More »Penny | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Cable Comfort Throw by Lion Brand Yarn: Lion Brand Thick n Quick in Pumpkin Needles: U.S. 13 Start Date: September 2007Finish Date: December 18th 2008 This is was my longest standing FO and its D O N E!!!!I hadn’t used Thick n Quick before this project and was pleasantly surprised at how soft and warm it is. During the seaming of the last panel I had to actually take… Read More »Cable Comfort Throw | Celtic Cast On
As 2008 is coming to an end I’ve been thinking about new knits old knits, knits that are still in limbo…. did I say knits that are still in limbo yet??? I have 4 projects that are still on the needles and need to be done and done now!!!! Every time I go on ravelry they are all sitting at the top of my projects page glaring at me, some… Read More »The end is near… | Celtic Cast On