First Finished Project 2008

Childs Placket Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts
Jaegar Baby Merino (2x50g)

I was just able to finish the 6mnth to 1yr size without having to break into the third ball. A few uneven sections of stiches but overall not too bad. I'm sure I should have finished this a little quicker considering this is the second time I have made this pattern but the last third seemed to take me a while. I am sure the quality of my knitting has improved, but I think the yarn hid more problems last time.

A step too far?

Yes, I have bought myself a spinning wheel... no I have never used a spinning wheel and yes it might have been a bit impulsive. I can't resist a bargain though and just look at how beautiful it is.
We will have to be temporarily parted for logistical space reasons, but I will be able to visit until we have the space for it and a safe place out of the reach of bunny teeth. Hopefully KG and I can go to a class or two to learn what to do in a couple of months (yes time is also an issue at the moment).

Busy january

It has been a hectic start to the year. After a few bargains in the sales and some lovely pressies i have joined the angel yarns stash-along. I am going to try not to buy anymore yarn until i have knitted some up. First i need to pay attention to those half finished projects.

What a lucky girl I am

I got some really nice knitterly pressies this year. Nice books:

Go-knitting pouch for travel knitting

Old Maiden Aunt hat kit (from K1Yarns), and some colourful Opal sock yarns. Also got some pennies which I spent on the following in the sales:




I also got lots of other lovely pressies from family and friends including nice music and movies for while I knit! I have tried to scoff all my xmas choccies ASAP to make 2008 a healthy year haha.

Just before xmas I had some brill news that I have got a new job, which is very exciting. There have been a lot of changes in the air at work lately and decided it was time to look for something else, a week after I started looking I had a brilliant offer so I am well chuffed. It has been an excellent few weeks.

All the xmas pressies I managed to finish knitting before xmas were well received. I didn't have time to get photos of them all, but most of them have been spotted in previous posts. Sis loved her handwarmers and as a result of her wearing them I have had a request from one of her friends... my first commission!