on and off the needles

On the needles .... I just love this pattern - Forecast. It's looking great, although the yarn is beginning to push me over the edge. I purchased it in Philadelphia last October and I think something had attacked it in the yarn store. The thing keeps breaking ... I WANT TO SCREAM. But I shall overcome.

I using the forecast pattern as a starting block and then going off in my own directions as my mind tells me to. So lets see what I'll end up with.

Here's what it looks like at the moment...

And just off the needles .... Another Slouchy Copy Cat Hat. I just love this pattern. This is the brightest one I've knitted so far.

I need to find another hat pattern to cast on tonight.

God Bless and Keep Knitting.

for you film fanatics

If you enjoy short films you need to watch this.

finally

I've finally cast on this....................Forecast.

It has been queued in my Ravelry notebook since 16th November 2007. Finally the time has arrived.

I'll keep you informed of my progress.

the yarn devourer is completed

This creature devoured yarn like I've never seen before. It had me on on the edge of my sofa which had never happened to me before. This monster consumed 3.25 balls of Rowan Cocoon and 3.75 balls of Rowan Kid Classic. I finished with just 9cm of yarn to spare, knitting from your stash can be nail biting. But what a beauty!!!!!!!! I'm so looking forward to Autumn just to be able to wear this yarn devourer.

I've named her 'Ruffle Edged Scarf'. Would I make her again? Yep, but using slightly lighter weight yarns, as this baby weights a ton (well half a a kilo to be more exact). Imagine carrying that around your neck.

Well let me present to you the completed 'Ruffle Edged Scarf' formerly known as Morning Train Knock-Off Scarf by Megan Rogers.

without the pink frill

with the pink frill

on my daughters neck 1

on my daughters neck 2

on my daughters neck 3

I told you she's a beauty.

Just in case you want to make one. Here are the details:

Started: 6th June 2008

Completed: 4th July 2008

Pattern: The Morning Train Knock-Off Scarf

Materials: Rowan Cocoon and Rowan Kid Classic

Colour: Cairn and Pink

Needles: 5mm Circulars, 5mm and 8mm Hook

Modification: Frill until contented or out of yarn.

God Bless.

i'm off the operating table

Hi ya.

I'm off the operating table and out of hospital. I'm at home now, being looked after by my mother and daughter. I can't tell you how bored I've been this last week.

I was a bit ambitious with what I wanted to achieve in hospital and only knitted half a beret, which had to be pulled out at a later date. I blame it all on the morphine. Boy, did it my head spin. On the day of the procedure I was self administering morphine into my system every 5mins and then slightly less on the following day. I HATE PAIN.

Anyway onwards with the recovery.

Since having being discharged, I've completed another slouchy copy cat hat. I just love this pattern, once I'm finished here I'm going to start another one.

Take a look at the pictures below and make up your own mind about the beret.

Started: 29th June 2008

Completed: 2nd July 2008

Pattern: The Slouchy Copy Cat Hat

Materials: Artesano Ltd 100% Alpaca DK

Colour: C743 Green with flecks of grey (yummy)

Needles: Knit Picks Interchangeable 3.5mm and 4.5mm circular needles

Modification: Started with 96st

I have to say this yarn is fantastic and this is my favourite version that I've knitted so far.

Speak to you soon.