I have unsuccessfully tried to garden before…. mind you it wasn’t really a garden. We tried to plant pumpkins and corn *I think* in a pile of rocks…. really it was a terrible place to put a garden at our first house. Live and learn I guess. I decided this year was going to be the year, and I was going to do it RIGHT! First I decided where I… Read More »Garden | Celtic Cast On
Today may be the first day of Spring but last weekend was definitely the beginning of Spring on The Ridge. The road is finally clear of snow and ice so we look the dogs for a good hike down the road. T realized that she could now walk on the driveway without slipping and sliding. She took off up and down the driveway a million times, she loves to be… Read More »Spring has sprung | Celtic Cast On
Its taken a while for me to get pictures of the next couple of packages. The weather has been dull and rainy which provides horrible lighting and I also needed Moose’s help to showcase this next one. This most gorgeous quilt was made by Pat of Pat`s Knitting and Quilting. If you haven`t had the opportunity to see Pat`s work yet, what are you waiting for, get right on over… Read More »Celtic Cast On » Blog Archive » Tadpole’s Quilt
It only seems fitting that this next package from Monika, Biko and Happy arrived just before Socktoberfest got underway. Tadpole’s first pair of socks!!! How incredibly adorable are these socks??? I love the garter stitch detail, so unique, I’ve never come across a pattern for baby socks that is this cute. I may have to give this pattern a go and make another pair for Tad. Love that the package was addressed to “My name and Moose!” heheh… Read More »Celtic Cast On » Blog Archive » Widdle Socks
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
And the knitting goes on. There are some big happening’s going on at the ridge right now but that will have to save for another post. I have Finished Knits and yummy yarn to show you!! The weather is slowly warming and some layers are being shed but these little ears get sore very quickly with the cool winds. It not cold enough for a hat most evenings when we… Read More »Celtic Cast On » Blog Archive » Spring is in the air!!
Hurrican Kyle is heading this way and should hit my neck of the woods some time this evening. It is currently rated as a Category 1 hurricane but is expected to be reduced to a tropical storm by the time it hits. Right now it seems to be the calm before the storm, quite warm out, only a few sprinkles of rain so I thought I’d take the opportunity, while the weather… Read More »Calm before the storm | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Cashmere Neckwarmer by Kim K. Start Date: September 1st 2008 Finish Date: September 1st 2008 Yarn: Queensland Kathmandu Aran in Brown Needles: US 11 This was a quick little knit I polished off while watching my newest obsession 24. I’m nearing the end of the first season and can’t wait to get stuck into the next 6. Queensland Kathmandu is such a yummy yarn, I had two balls left… Read More »Finished knit and a challenge | Celtic Cast On