Call it pregnancy hormones if you must but in December last year I decided that I really must learn to knit. Luckily for me my friend Jen (who I met at a quilting class) is an absolute knitting whiz and was kind enough to spend an evening showing me the basics. If you love knitting you really should check out Jen's blog - she makes lots of lovely knitted (and quilted) things.
Jen adapted a pattern from Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 2 so that I wouldn't have to sew any pieces up or join in any colours. And off I went - safe to say I found it quite addictive! Knitting may be one of my new favourite things.
I've decided that is quite enough hats for a while (all colours and flavours of baby are now covered!). So on Jen's advice the Baby Cashmerino book made it onto my Christmas list and I am about to start my next project from it - Matinee Jacket. (Starting this project neatly coincides with hopefully seeing Jen this week should I get stuck!!!)
When I went home to Ireland for Christmas my Mum showed me how to crochet. After seeing Sarah's lovely baby blanket I suggested Mum might like to familiarise herself with Attic 24's lovely Ripple tutorial so that she could teach it to me.
I was very slow at crocheting but I started a Ripple Blanket this morning. I've been told I need to rest more with my feet up so a slow project that requires me to sit down is perfect.
So today my favourite thing has been keeping warm under a quilt whilst knitting and crocheting and watching the snow fall.
Linking up with Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts
Favourite Things Friday
&
TGIFF (which is at Celtic Thistle this week)
I've decided that is quite enough hats for a while (all colours and flavours of baby are now covered!). So on Jen's advice the Baby Cashmerino book made it onto my Christmas list and I am about to start my next project from it - Matinee Jacket. (Starting this project neatly coincides with hopefully seeing Jen this week should I get stuck!!!)
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| Yes I know it's blue & no, that doesn't mean anything - I like it and a pink ribbon will girly it up if needed! |
When I went home to Ireland for Christmas my Mum showed me how to crochet. After seeing Sarah's lovely baby blanket I suggested Mum might like to familiarise herself with Attic 24's lovely Ripple tutorial so that she could teach it to me.
I was very slow at crocheting but I started a Ripple Blanket this morning. I've been told I need to rest more with my feet up so a slow project that requires me to sit down is perfect.
So today my favourite thing has been keeping warm under a quilt whilst knitting and crocheting and watching the snow fall.
Linking up with Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts
Favourite Things Friday
&
TGIFF (which is at Celtic Thistle this week)
