Monday 9 September 2013

This knitting lark is pretty addictive (and there's some sewing too)


My knitting is coming on in leaps and bounds! I've finished my first ever in-the-round make! Here's the Oats cowl, pattern courtesy of Tin Can Knits.


It was my first foray into circular knitting and I must say I'm hooked! I found some Addi bamboo circular needles at Yarnsmith for a very reasonable price and got the yarn (aran weight, a mixture of acrylic and wool) from a local (very friendly) wool shop called Christine's in Bournville. It's really soft!


The cowl is for my sister as a birthday present - which isn't till December so shhh!

Oh and guess what? I had a day off today so I actually got my sewing machine out and started the beginnings of a dress! Reckon it's going to be slow going as I'll only be able to work on it in dribs and drabs but even still, I feel like I have my sewjo back...


8 comments:

  1. Whoa, it's a gift! You're so generous!

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  2. your knitting looks great! and i love the looks of the princess seams on the dress, can't wait to see more =)

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  3. Your cowl is very pretty! I am sure your sister will be super happy about this present! And I completely understand how addictive knitting is. Since I discovered it, I am knitting almost every eve :) By the way, has the dress the same color as the scarf? Nice fall color!!

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  4. Oooh, yes it is! I just started knitting a Miette cardigan and I'm loving it!


    Great cowl! I love the texture in it :)

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  5. Not really - it's an excuse to practice!

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  6. I lost my sewjo for a while what with everything else going on, so glad I've found it again!

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  7. Aah, thanks. Yep, I'm knitting almost every evening too...it'll be brilliant for the cold winter nights. The dress is the same colour but only by coincidence! I only realised when you pointed it out!

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  8. Isn't it just?! I totally get why people say that now, and I'm really glad I learnt. Can't wait to see your miette (it's what I'm building up to)!

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