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 ofĀ 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 surprisedĀ 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 trueĀ femine style completeĀ this little number.Ā 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
Remember the āIf Tadpole is a girl cardi?ā The cardigan that I started to knit after a sudden freak out of āWhat if this really IS a girl? I donāt have any clothes for a girl! T is filling it out nicely now so I thought I`d take the opportunity to get some modelled shots while it still fits. Big sister Molly is always up for a photo shoot and… Read More »Remember | Celtic Cast On
A few weeks ago Mooseās brother got married. Moose and I were both in the wedding and of course T was there to watch the show. Itās not very often you get to see us all dressed up, especially Moose, he hasnāt worn a suit since our wedding! I knit T a little shrug to go with her dress for the day. Pattern:Whirligig Shrug by Stephanie Japel Yarn: Sirdar Baby… Read More »Whirligig | Celtic Cast On
I cast on for my Lizard Socks and I canāt put them down!! I just want to knit one more row to see what that Ā little Lizard looks like and before you know it heās almost done. Iāve had sock patterns on my mind a lot lately and its all down to these books I borrowed from the library. Lots of wonderful patternsĀ to choose from I just wish I… Read More »Here Leezard Leezard! | Celtic Cast On
T started swimming lessons at the local pool last week. She is enjoying it so much, a regular little fish. The firstĀ day ofĀ class it was pouring bucketsĀ out, I figured she wouldn`t want to get inĀ but it didn`t fizz her a bit, she loved every minute. Ā There are lots of fun toys to play with andĀ a good amountĀ ofĀ people watching too. Ā We bought a little blow up pool to have… Read More »Swim! | Celtic Cast On
IĀ did finish my Mojoās before casting on forĀ this monthāsĀ 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: Claudiaās Handpainted inĀ Plumilicious Needles: U.S. #2 DPNās It was crazy how fast the second sock flew off the needles after such an intense Cookie A pattern. All those rows of Ā 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 picsā¦ 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
Iāve been pretty good at using up what I have in the way of stash. Iām determined to get it down to manageable size that will actually get used in this lifetime. Over the past few weeks Iāve been doing a lot of spring cleaning getting ready for a big yard sale with my mum. My house will no longer be filled with useless clutter and things I have no… Read More »Stash Enhancements | Celtic Cast On