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Garter Yoke Cardi | Celtic Cast On

Ā  Pattern:Garter Yoke Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre Yarn: Tahki Donegal Tweed Needles: U.S. 7ā€™s Start Date: January 26th 2009 Finish Date: March 7th 2009 This poor cardi has suffered a lot since its cast on date. Trying to capture my attention while startitis had a hold on me, suffering a complete loss of my knitting mojo, not to mention troubles finding the perfect buttons. Ā It did eventuallyĀ all come together in… Read More »Garter Yoke Cardi | Celtic Cast On

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Temptation | Celtic Cast On

Even though I have 2 sweaters, one tunic and a sock to finish I feel myself being pulled towards the stash in search of something bright and fun to knit. Iā€™ve been wanting to knit the Baby Surprise Jacket forever but hadnā€™t realized that the pattern was not only in the bookĀ Ā The Opinionated Knitter Ā by Elizabeth Zimmerman but that it was also for sale as a single pattern at Webs… Read More »Temptation | Celtic Cast On

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Ice Cold | Celtic Cast On

January was bitterly cold, wool hats, helmet liners, snowpants, nothing seemed to keep you warm. I had finally accepted the fact that I was going to be cold when I was outside and Iā€™d just have to suck it up and get warm when I came back in. Ā I cast my wellies aside in SEPTEMBER because my feet were too cold and I needed my winter bootsĀ to keep Ā my wee… Read More »Ice Cold | Celtic Cast On

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Warming Up | Celtic Cast On

This year I decided that I would break out of my normal baking and cooking to try some new things that I love but have just never known how to make. Soup is something that I eat all year round but especially during winter, warms me right down to my toes. Iā€™m a pretty picky eater and had never really found a recipe for soup that I likeā€¦ that is… Read More »Warming Up | Celtic Cast On

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Winter Woolies | Celtic Cast On

Pardon the unexpected blogging break but IĀ changed Ā hostsĀ making the blog Ā down for a bit. The lovely Missa at Knitblog hooked me up. I love my new template, that punch of colour is just what I needed. I thinkĀ  Iā€™m going to be much happier with this host. I may not haveĀ  been able to blog but I most definitely have been knitting! Pattern:Ā Thorpe by Kirsten Kapur Yarn: Handspun from a… Read More »Winter Woolies | Celtic Cast On

Straggler | Celtic Cast On

You know its bad when your husband is whinning about not having a new post to readā€¦.. I didnā€™t realize my knitting captivated him so much Pattern:Quick Mustard Scarf by Jane Richmond Yarn: Patons Shetland Chunky in Mustart Needles: U.S. 15 Start Date: December 22nd 2008 Finish Date: December 23rd 2008 I was in need of a quick simple project that would distract me from the finishing frenzy just before… Read More »Straggler | Celtic Cast On

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New Years Socks | Celtic Cast On

Pattern:On the run by Anni Design Yarn: Skacel Trampoline Stretch Needles: U.S. 2 dpns Start Date: January 2008 Finish Date: December 21st 2008 Did it really take a whole year for me to make a pair socks?? Maybe it was the fact that I wasnā€™t very fond of the yarn. Iā€™m not a fan of elasticated yarns! Maybe it was because I misplaced the second ball of yarn and didnā€™t… Read More »New Years Socks | Celtic Cast On

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Cable Comfort Throw | 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 hadnā€™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

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Sneak Attack! | Celtic Cast On

Sometimes a knit just sneaksĀ into your finished knits without even so much as aĀ blogĀ post!Ā Its not intentional, the knitting groove takes over and before you know it, its complete. The sad thing is this ones been done for quite a whileā€¦.. Pattern:Assymetrical Cable Cardi by Yahaira Ferreira Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers Needles: 5.5mm circs Start Date: August 19th 2008 Finish Date: September 2008 *not sure of the exact date* Yes its… Read More »Sneak Attack! | Celtic Cast On