Archive for November, 2008
November 14, 2008 at 12:08 pm · Filed under craft, knitting
I really loved working on this shawl - the Medallion Shawl by Norah Gaughan (Ravelry link) from Vogue Knitting winter 07/08 - mainly because of the unusual pattern and construction. But also because the two different yarns I used was a real treat to handle; Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton paired with Debbie Bliss Pure Silk. They worked surprisingly well together
Somehow, I thought this shawl would be complicated to knit. Dude - it was easy! And fun! This is where I need to exclaim a big, huge Thank you! towards Norahs direction. I became a fan as soon as the first hexagon was finished.
It actually gave me a lot of confidence to try other potentially tricky patterns. Knitting should always be like this.
If you are interested, you can read more about this project here:
Palpable as silk and cotton
Green or white
November 8, 2008 at 4:32 pm · Filed under our house, family
The good news are that our house is all ready and just waiting for us to move in! It was inspected a week ago and passed on every item of the check-list. We had hoped to be living here already. Actually, we had hoped to move in August. It is kind of painful to wait and even though I have patience in abundance for life matters - this is starting to wear me down.
So why have we not moved? Well, we need to sell our apartement - but in these times of financial crisis the housing market is so slow and buyers are reluctant to take any risks with their money. So they either don’t bid at all or bid far below what we have asked for.
Well, here it is! It might look VERY white right now, but try to think of it as a blank canvas. We wanted the background to be as neutral as it possibly could. Think of a gallery or a greenhouse structure. The light in the big room is simply amazing. Even on the darkest swedish winter days, there will be light playing.
Imagine decorating this for Christmas! I know, I know - I should wait. But if I can find our Christmas decorations, I will also find most of my craft supplies - most of which has been pack away since May.
Hope you are having a calm and recharging weekend!
November 4, 2008 at 10:25 pm · Filed under knitting
Pattern: Urchin hat by Ysolda Teague from Knitty Fall 2007
Yarn: 2 balls of Løve Garn Cocoon
Needles: 7 mm
You can find some more project details on Ravelry
I always find it hard to combine a hat with glasses. It is a combination that does not work for or on me. I typically just put something silly on my head, growl and try to walk as fast as possible through the Swedish winter. Until now that is. The Urchin hat sits so high that it looks good any way. This winter will be an Urchin winter. The pattern is so quick and so much fun that I could knit several more hats.
There I was, all set with the self-timer and an artsy angle, when Ivar heard some funny beeping noises from my camera. He came running just in time for the click. I guess the artsy fartsy photo shooting will have to wait.
By the way, it feels good to be back.
