Wow

Published my Strawberry Cardigan on Ravelry even without a pattern has been favourited 15 times in two days. Must write out at least a basic pattern for people

My First Design - The Strawberry Cardigan

Since Last Post

The twins arrived yesterday at 32 weeks, not sure how all is going. Called the hospital today and said best wait till the weekend before talking to my BF, obviously they can't disclose anything and I don't want to hassle her hubby as I'm sure his plate is full. So just waiting anxiously for hopefully good news

Getting Knitting priorities in order

I've been a bit over the place with projects (and generally I suppose) , Annis has been cast on 5 times without success. So have decided to start a pumpkin hat I have a request for. Another lady at work had previously requested I knit some baby stuff for a friend of hers. So last weekend dug out some baby patterns for her to peruse and took them to work. She then announced she was having her own little unexpected surprise. So more baby stuff to knit. She has inspired me to design something though, so excited about that , just in my head at the moment.

In addition my best friend is expecting twins at 47, so I think she has been on my mind a lot as very worried for her. She has to keep them cooking for another 5 weeks or so and has really had enough now. Given they will be a few weeks premmie and small thought I'd better get cracking on something for them as well. One little cardigan down and have started another, then will do some beanies  they might need in the hospital.

Spoilt myself with a Knitpro Interchangeable needle set, so now have to do some stuff to pay for them. Was originally going to get some Addi Lace Set. My LYS owner pointed out that Knitpro were cheaper and easier  to get parts for and this particular set had sizes 3mm to 6mm with all the sizes in between with 4 cords and cord ends and a few other extras. The tips should be sharp enough for lace. So it's pretty much what l will need for most projects I will do. I do love the symphonie wood and love my sock needle set. Did have a problem with one of the cords but no problem to exchange it straight away.

So that's me with my brain a bit in order for now

Tassie

Just back from a lovely few days in Tassie to attend my Aunt & Uncle's 60th Wedding Anniversary.
I made this for the occasion. It was a lovely catch up and meeting of family members.

Also got to visit a new yarn shop in Hobart called "The Stash Cupboard" , probably the best yarn shop I've been to. A lot of American Yarns such as Fyberspates, Sweet Georgia, Lorna's Laces, Cascade  etc etc.

Temptation got me with a beautiful teal shade of Sweet Georgia Merino Silk Lace and some purple Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace. then off to the Tasmanian Woollen Co. and Mum bought some Local Jennmark Alpacas Hand Dyed 4ply 100% Alpaca. They also stock more of the European Brands and Biggan, so all in all would be in deep financial trouble if I lived near Hobart.

Dry

Capelet Blocking

Yep finished , fair bit shorter than pattern as ran out of yarn , but I'm a fair bit shorter than the average person so I'm not anticipating a problem.

Now to my shawl , wound yarn into a ball last night....3 hours later phew. Annis it will be , I think this will only use half the yarn as skein was 1400m.

Lot of baby stuff to knit (don't know what yet) my BF is expecting twin boys in Dec/Jan. Same day she dropped this bombshell, girl at work asked if I could do some knitting for her to give to a friend.