So today is officially day one of SOCKTOBERFEST! I must admit that a few years back before I really got into sock knitting, Socktoberfest was never really my thing. I’d watch people knitting fervently sock after sock hoping to complete multiple pairs before the months end. I didn’t really get it, I wasn’t drawn in by that small portable project you could cart about with you and work on for… Read More »Socktoberfest!! | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Super Natural Stripes by Fawn Pea Yarn: Cotton Ease in Lake, Lime and Stone Needles: 3.75mm and 4.5mm Start Date: August 28th 2009 Finish Date: September 13th 2009 I love how this little cardi turned out, a simple design that produces awesome results. The Cotton Ease was great to work with, I bought these three colours, Lake, Lime and Stone, with something striped in mind, I just didn’t know… Read More »Striped | Celtic Cast On
Two days ago my brother became a Daddy! Making me an aunt and introducing the first grandbaby to the family. She was one week overdue and weighted a hefty 8 pounds 5oz! This little one and Tadpole are going to be closer in age than we though I have lots of finished knits to show you that still need to be photographed, so until I get some pictures… Read More »Ohhh Baby! | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Elijah by Ysolda Teague Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Stone Needles: 3.25mm’s Start Date: May 30th 2009 Finish Date: September 13th 2009 I started Elijah during my fourth month of pregnancy when the knitting mojo was barely in existence. I completed the head and then lost all mojo and patience for a good couple of months. I picked him up again in August determined to get some WIP’s finished… Read More »Elijah | Celtic Cast On
I’m officially 31 weeks, and with only 9 left to go we’re getting pretty excited! Its hitting home that by the end of next month I’ll have my own little person to look after and care for. Totally pumped and a little nervous of the changes that will happen, I know everything will be fine and after that first week it will be like we’ve never been without Tadpole but… Read More »JUMP! | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Penelope by Danger Crafts Yarn: Cascade 220 wool and Patons Classic Merino Needles: 5.5mm circs Start Date: May 22nd 2009 Finish Date: August 26th 2009 As soon as I saw Grace’s version of Penelope I knew I had to knit one for Tadpole. I could just picture Penelope being trailed from one place to the next in a little chubby hand, chewed on, hugged, and loved for a very long time.… Read More »Monsta | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Newfoundland Mitts Yarn: Patons Classic Merino in Mustard and Chestnut Needles: 3.75mm dpns Start Date: July 29th 2009 Finish Date: July 31st 2009 My friend S asked for my help knitting the Newfoundland Mittens Pattern. I was all for it except I’d never actually knit them before and the only way I can adaquately teach someone how to knit a pattern is to knit it myself, so……… Mitten’s in July it is.… Read More »Mittens in July | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Boheme by Allegra Wermuth 6mths Yarn: Vanna’s Choice in Mustard Needles: 4mm circs Start Date: July 11th 2009 Finish Date: July 15th 2009 After two months of rain and cold, well into what should have been our summer I was in need of a little pick me up. All that weather can really get you down so I decided to cast on some bright and fun. Another knit for Tadpole if it is… Read More »Little Ray of Sunshine | Celtic Cast On
Thought it was time for a little update on Tadpole, I seem to be growing growing…. We are 24weeks and 4 days now, hard to believe little Tadpole will be with us in a few short months. Moose and I went away for a little overnighter, probably the only one we’ll have for some time. I’ve never actually left the dogs overnight since we got them almost 2 years ago… Read More »Growing growing…. | Celtic Cast On
My lack of knitting mojo can only mean one thing……… I’m gonna have a BABY!!! 13 weeks 4 days Hopefully my mojo will come back soon, I’ve got some cute baby clothes to knit!