Iām always one step ahead of the game as far as the knitting queue is concerned. I like to have an idea of what I could knit AFTER Iām finished the current one Iām working on. This usually works and I do finish most of the things I cast on for but right now the WIP basket is in need of a little clean out. The problem right now seems… Read More »Contemplating | Celtic Cast On
Another test I did for Carolās Scrumptious Knits Booklet This is Vesuvius A drop stitch eternity cowl that leaves you wanting to knit ājust one more row!ā My version is knit with Rowan Felted Tweed dk left over from Manu. I really think the tweed makes this simplistic design pop, Iām sure youāve got a skein of something special around that would really be great for this pattern. I forgot… Read More »Vesuvius | Celtic Cast On
Iām very excited to show you this adorable test knit I did for Carol Feller Its a bonus pattern you get free when you pre order Carolās newest booklet Scrumptious Knits The hip length tunic is knit top down with a gorgeous cable pattern running down the sides. Accenting cables pop up here and there and there is also the option to add pockets to hide all those special treasures… Read More »Ignus Junior | Celtic Cast On
Thereās nothing like a woolly hat to keep you toasty in the Autumn and Winter months. I recently test knit this sweet beret for the lovely Preeti This is Courtenay, Preetiās first published pattern! The leaf motif Ā knits up quickly with worsted weight yarn and can easily be made slouchier with an extra repeat. You have to check out all of Preetiās versions in solid coloured yarns they are beautiful!… Read More »Courtenay | Celtic Cast On
Iām so glad I took pictures of Julissa when I did. That evening it started to snow and the next morning I woke up to thisā¦. T and I took advantage of all that white fluffiness. She took her first sled right of the season around the loop, and built her first ever snowman! She chose what we would use to decorate him while Boss and Molly worked on destroying… Read More »Firsts | Celtic Cast On
I couldnāt pass up this recent test knit for Vanessa ofĀ Knit Rhapsody. If you havenāt already checked outĀ herotherpatterns I highly suggest you do, they are all swoon worthy. This is Julissa,Ā Vanessaās first sweater design. Iād say she likes to start things off with a bang huh? Julissa is knit top down and this is definitely the way I like to knit sweaters. Iāve done a few top down designs before… Read More »Julissa | Celtic Cast On
Have you heard about it? Contemporary Irish Knits by the lovely Carol Feller Carolās book contains 20 seamless designs focusing on the use of Irish yarns and inspired by Irelandās Knitting Heritage. Carol discusses the orgins of Aran Knitting, takes us on a little tour of three remaining woollen mills that have been operating for generations as well as a look at the new generation of hand dyers emerging. I… Read More »Contemporary Irish Knits | Celtic Cast On
Eat your heart out Ysolda its Little Red On The Ridge! Pattern:Capuchon by Tagil Perlmutter from Petite Purls 10 Yarn: Berroco Lustra 3.5 skeins Mods: Instead of an i cord loop for the button I picked up 6 stitches on the side of the border, knit a few rows, added a buttonhole, knit a few more rows and bound off. I thought this would hold the cape on better and… Read More »Little Red On The Ridge | Celtic Cast On
Wow loosing your internet SUCKS! Getting your internet back and only having it work in your cold basement isnāt much better! Iām happy to say Iām currently on the couch as I type and NOT standing on the cold cement basement floor. Hopefully we are back up for good. So before I tell you about Thanksgiving weekend and the awesome weather we had I best wrap up Knit East. You… Read More »Knit East Part 2 | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Miss Korrigan by Solenn Couix- Loarer Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light colour 4283 My test knit for Solenn Miss Korrigan is sized for children 2 ā 12 years old but if you really like this pattern and donāt have a child old enough to knit this one Ā for yet you can buy the original Korrigan which is sized from birth to 24 months. I loved knitting with Berrocoās Ultra… Read More »Miss Korrigan | Celtic Cast On