tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73726617172078374432024-03-06T00:22:03.153+00:00A World of ImaginationDeb Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.comBlogger788125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-68482248798056496652020-02-15T10:00:00.000+00:002020-02-15T10:00:12.505+00:00The Handmade Sock Society 3 by Helen Stewart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there, I just wanted to let you all know that Season 3 of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-handmade-sock-society-3-no-1" target="_blank">The Handmade Sock Society</a> is available for pre-sale <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society-3" target="_blank">here</a> with an <b>Early Bird</b> price. I've test knit the patterns and I can tell you, you will not be disappointed, such beautiful designs in some gorgeous yarns.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Handmade Sock Society is such a popular pattern subscription club with knitters, whether you're a newish sock knitter or a seasoned pro, you will love the monthly surprise of a sock pattern and the camaraderie over on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/curious-handmade" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a> Ravelry Group. All patterns will be using 4 ply/fingering sock yarn with Helen's popular percentage system.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The third Season of the Handmade Sock Society explores that atmosphere and the stories of those who have found enlightenment and meaning there. The first astronomers fathoming the skies, intrepid explorers forging new paths up unconquered mountains, long-ago alchemists extracting elixirs from obscure ingredients, and modern-day knitters summoning beauty from nothing more than sticks and string and symbols of a page: all of us are engaged in the same work of meaning-making. All of us are capable of more than we know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The early bird price for the collection is £9.95 (+ applicable VAT for EU countries - Ravelry automatically adds this in). This includes all SIX sock designs and works out to less than half price of the patterns individually. <br style="line-height: 0px;" />The early bird ends when the first pattern is released and the regular price will be £15 (+VAT for EU countries)</span></div>
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Let me know if you're joining in, it's always such fun to see other knitters yarn choices and progress.<br />
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Hello my friends, long time no see! I haven't been able to get onto my blog for a while as I forgot my password! So after a fairly long hiatus, I'm back with lots of things to share.<br />
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Firstly, I'd like to share a new challenge for this year from my friend Helen of <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a>, it's called Knit 20 for 2020. So who's up for a fun challenge? It can be a big or small as you like, depending on how much knitting time you have, I'm going for the full 20 but you could tick off several boxes for one project. One of my projects is a cabled cowl so I could tick off #6 and #13. Helen is running it on Instagram with the hashtag #20knitsfor2020 and also on her <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/curious-handmade/4004906/1-25" target="_blank">Ravelry Group</a>, it will be lovely to see your projects.</div>
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The biggest news that I have to share is I'm going to be a Nana again, my youngest daughter is having her first baby. The first project that I will be ticking off the list is 'GIFT', I'm knitting is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-into-summer-rompers-and-jacket" target="_blank">Spring into Summer Romper</a> by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/oge-knitwear-designs" target="_blank">OGE Knitwear Designs</a>.<br />
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The first challenge on the list is 'Finish a WIP', I don't know why these aren't off the needles yet, it is such a small WIP. I started the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/lavender-fields-trainer-socks" target="_blank">Shortie Trainer socks</a> back in September, I finished one and haven't picked them up since.</div>
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I'm using 30g of leftover sock yarn and a mini skein for the cuff, heel and toe. I'm not following a pattern, it's my own recipe. Here it is if you're interested, they are perfect for wearing with my Converse.</div>
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My third project on the needles is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grete-2" target="_blank">Grete by Woolfolk Design Team</a>, I splurged on the yarn using my Christmas money and bought the <a href="https://www.loopknittingshop.com/p/8156/Woolfolk-LUFT" target="_blank">Woolfolk Luft from Loop London</a>. I'm using Medium Grey, this bulky yarn is delightful. 'Luft' means 'Air' in Danish and I can see why they've named it this, it's so soft, light and airy.</div>
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I'm enjoying this pattern very much, been a bulky yarn it's a quick knit and the cables are very simple and easy to memorise.</div>
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I started my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/granny-stripes" target="_blank">Cosy Nana Stripe Blanket</a> three years ago but still enjoying every stitch. This is a crochet blanket but this challenge could be the push I need to finish it by the end of this year. It falls under 'Scrappy or Advent' and I'm using 6g of leftover sock yarn for each row. This is such a special project to me, my grandchildren love to chose which ball of yarn for the next row plus friends have sent me some yarn to add.</div>
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The final project I have to share is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-note" target="_blank">Love Note Sweater by Tin Can Knits</a>, this will tick off the 'Pullover' on the list. This wasn't planned but I saw someone wearing it and thought how nice it looked plus I had the right amount of yarn in my stash.</div>
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It only takes 2x100g skeins for the Large and the same meterage in mohair/silk, I'm using Ito Sensai in Pale Blush and the main yarn is <a href="https://annabelwilliams.co.uk/" target="_blank">Annabel Wiliams</a> Corridale Sock in Pink Chai, naturally dyed with avocado. All of Annabel's yarn is responsibly sourced and naturally hand dyed, I've used her yarn before and highly recommend it.</div>
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Thank you for stopping by and I will be back on Saturday with an exciting pattern release that I'm looking forward to.</div>
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January seemed to be the month of the hat! I ended up knitting three and casting on another, it wasn't planned but once I'd finished one, I was hooked.<br />
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The first hat was the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/barley-hat" target="_blank">Barley Hat</a> by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/hilary-grant-orkney" target="_blank">Hilary Grant</a> from a book in my knitting library called <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitting-from-the-north" target="_blank">Knitting From the North</a>. This is a great book full of colourwork projects from accessories to garments, I plan on using more patterns that I already own either from my Ravelry library or books/magazines this year.<br />
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I used some Jamieson and Smith 2ply Jumper Weight in three colours that I have in my stash. If I'm honest, I should have chosen more contrasting colours, I really like the soft muted tones but if I knit it again I will go for brighter colour yarns.<br />
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As soon as the Barley Hat was off the needles, I cast on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/sparkling-cider" target="_blank">Sparkling Cider Hat</a> by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/voolenvines-ravelry-store" target="_blank">Voolenvine</a>, a design knit with a 4ply/fingering weight yarn, held double with mohair silk and beads.<br />
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I used <a href="https://www.hillviewmoments.com/wool/" target="_blank">Hill View Farm Dabbler</a> in charcoal held together with Shubui Silk Cloud in Ash. I love the look and feel of mohair held together with another yarn, it makes the project really soft and squishy with a beautiful halo.<br />
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This is my most favourite hat that I've knit and would love to knit another one, maybe in burgundy. I like the fit on me and how it looks.<br />
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The third hat that I cast on in January is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/hearts-end" target="_blank">Heart End Hat</a>, a test knit for <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-end" target="_blank">Ainsworth & Prin</a>, also known as The Knitting Shed, who sell the most gorgeous yarn in a wonderful array of colours.<br />
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I used <a href="https://www.thefibreco.com/product/lore/" target="_blank">The Fibre Company Lore</a>, in the Gentle colourway, it's a beautiful, 100% lambswool from the English Romney. It's a proper woolly yarn but softens up beautifully once blocked.<br />
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The Hearts End is a cabled design which is simple to knit and easy to follow from the well-written pattern but looks very intricate. I used the smaller needles, suggested in the pattern to make it slightly smaller. I thought it looked quite big as I was knitting it but it fits perfectly and is a very warm, cosy hat for these chilly, winter days. I still haven't attached the pompom yet, as I can't decide if I want one on this hat.<br />
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I have just cast on another hat which uses two strands of DK called the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/skyhill-hat" target="_blank">Skyhill Hat</a> by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skyhill-hat" target="_blank">Emily Foden</a>. This is from the fabulous <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knits-about-winter" target="_blank">Knits about Winter</a> book which I might do a separate blog post about this book. It has so many stunning designs, I want to knit everything in this book.<br />
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I used <a href="https://www.jarbon.com/yarns-wools" target="_blank">John Arbon</a> Knit by Numbers in 79KBN held with two strands of Rowan Mohair Haze which is a 4ply yarn. I'm using yarn, leftover from other projects, I'm so pleased with how this is turning out. You might think it could be a pain holding three strands together but actually, I'm not finding it difficult at all. The only tip that I would give is making sure that you are knitting all three yarns, sometimes you might have a stray loop so you just need to be mindful of this.<br />
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Do you have a certain thing that you like to knit? I use to be a big sock knitter and I still always have a sock or two on the needles but don't get as many finished as I did. I love the instant gratification of hats.<br />
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The last thing before I sign off is the winner of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thss-season-2-socks-1" target="_blank">The Handmade Sock Society 2</a> by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/curious-handmade" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a> is..........<br />
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I tried to clear as many WIP's off my needles as I could before the end of last year but as I do every new year I like to cast on new projects. I will share them in my next post though.<br />
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I'm here today to let you know that <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/HellsBells" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> of <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a> is releasing <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thss-season-2-socks-1" target="_blank">The Handmade Sock Society Season 2</a> which last year was an amazing success which many of you enjoyed. Pre-sales are now up at an early-bird price of £9.95 + any vat that has to be added, no code needed, it will revert to the regular price of £15 on the 14th February.<br />
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<em>Run away to a quiet cottage in Cornwall, a remote hideaway overlooking the sea. Outside, the waves crash against the rocks, but you are snug and warm, wrapped in blankets and toasting by a little wood-fired stove. There’s peace to be found in the wildness of the ocean and comfort to be gleaned from the humble pleasures of life on a windswept beach. No matter how fierce the weather may be, the sound of the sea can soothe a ruffled heart. When you’re feeling brave, you can climb the cliffs and take in the exhilaration of the view, or strike out in a sailboat and test your skills and courage against the wind. There is nothing else to do and nowhere else to be but right here, and every moment in this place is full of inspiration.</em></div>
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The second season of The Handmade Sock Society takes us on a voyage away from the complexity and clutter of our modern schedules to a seaside retreat where we can steal a little time for ourselves, our thoughts, and our handmade projects. There will be moments of rest and of excitement, the joy of the unknown and the ease of the familiar, and most of all, the indulgence of as much sock knitting as our hearts desire.</div>
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The Handmade Sock Society Season 2 is a pattern subscription club inspired by the beautiful Cornish coastline. The six secret sock knitting patterns in the collection are ideal for any knitter who is obsessed with hand-knitted socks, loves a bit of suspense, and enjoys creating along with other enthusiastic makers. The first pattern of the series will be released in early later this month, and then there will be another pattern release every other month until December 2019. There’s never any pressure to “keep up” with the crowd, and our leisurely release schedule should allow knitters of all skill levels and knitting speeds a nurturing and relaxed experience.</div>
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I wanted to choose a colour palette for all six socks to reflect the Cornish coast and the seaside in general. I'm drawn to the beach and sea, it has a calming effect on me much like knitting, I can feel the stresses of life just melt away listening to the waves crash against the shoreline. Sadly, I don't live by the sea so when I do travel to the beach, I have to savour the moment.</div>
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I found these wonderful colour inspiration photos from the <a href="https://www.beautifulsimplicity.co.uk/blog/colour-palette-inspiration" target="_blank">Beautiful Simplicity</a> blog which expresses perfectly the colours and mood I wanted to interpret to my socks. I will have fun looking through my stash to find just the right yarn for all the designs.</div>
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This is the yarn that I've chosen for the first design which will be released Thursday 14th February, it's <a href="https://finefishyarns.mysimplestore.com/" target="_blank">Fine Fish Yarns</a> in the Claude colourway.<br />
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Helen has very kindly given me a subscription to give away to one lucky reader so if you fancy been in with a chance of winning, just let me know in the comments if you knit any of last years designs and which was your favourite or what is your Curious Handmade sock design. I will pick a winner on Monday.<br />
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Also, Helen has a giveaway on her Ravelry group to win one of her patterns of your choice, for more details check out the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/curious-handmade/3885437/26-50#46" target="_blank">giveaway thread</a>.<br />
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Hello, I hope everyone has a good week. Are you all getting into the festive spirit yet? I know that I am and will share some posts with you over the coming days.<br />
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I'm here today to share the last design for Knitvent 2018 I can't believe it's the final pattern, it's gone so quickly, the name is <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frost-at-midnight-cowl-2" target="_blank">Frost at Midnight Cowl</a>.<br />
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Whether the summer clothe the general earth </div>
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Of mossy apple-tree, while the night-thatch </div>
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Smokes in the sun-thaw; whether the eave-drops fall </div>
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Quietly shining to the quiet Moon.”</div>
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Hello, my friends, I hope you've all had a good week. I can't believe we're in the last week of November! This year has flown by.<br />
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Well, we are on the penultimate pattern of this year's Knitvent and they are some gorgeous, cosy DK socks. <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-sleep-socks" target="_blank">Winter Sleep Socks </a>come in four sizes ranging from kids to men's size, they are super quick to knit which make them perfect for gift knitting.<br />
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So the stoney-walled, snow-roofed house </div>
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Of every squirrel and mole and mouse </div>
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Is lined with thistledown, sea-gull’s feather, </div>
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Velvet mullein-leaf, heaped together </div>
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Sweeter than anything else in the world.</div>
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Where the wildest things are hidden to rest! </div>
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It’s there that I’d love to lie and sleep, </div>
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Soft, soft, soft, and deep, deep, deep!”</div>
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I knit the XS and they fit both my 4 year old grandson and 2 year old granddaughter, I would say they'd fit up to a 7-8 year old and then maybe go up to the Small size depending on how wide their feet are.<br />
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My grandson said he didn't want holes in his socks, us knitters might call it lace but to Caiden they are holes so I just did rib throughout with contrast heel and toes.<br />
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I used Bergère de France Ideal DK, I bought 2 x 50g balls in contrast colours and got two pairs by reversing the colours.<br />
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Hello, I hope you've all had a good week. It's been a glorious week here, cold crisp days with plenty of sunshine, perfect weather for what I'm sharing with you today.<br />
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It's the third week of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2018" target="_blank">Knitvent 2018</a> and there is two patterns, a matching hat and mitt set. They are the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/how-quiet-hat" target="_blank">How Quiet Hat</a> and the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/how-quiet-mitts" target="_blank">How Quiet Mitts</a>, a quick, gratifying knit. I used Eden Cottage Whitefell in Misty Wood, A beautifully, soft 100% alpaca.<br />
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The How Quiet Hat is a quick and easy knit in soft DK weight yarn, ideal for holiday gifting or a gift to yourself. The wide ribbed brim can be worn down for a relaxed, slouchy feel or turned up for those who prefer a more fitted beanie. The design features a simple and subtle chevron stitch pattern and is finished off with a fluffy pompom. This is a unisex pattern which includes sizes from baby to large adult, and it might just become your next go-to pattern for last minute presents. When paired with the matching How Quiet mitts, they’ll stay warm and cosy on even the chilliest winter walks.</div>
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This is the baby size knit with some leftover Dusty Dimples DK in Call Me Baby, this will be going to a sweet baby girl who was born last week. I knit this in an evening so makes a great last minute gift.</div>
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Hello my friends, long time no see, I haven't been able to sign into my blog for months, I don't know what the problem was but I thought I'd give it one more go before completely giving up and result, I'm back in!</div>
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I've had an extremely busy summer with family and work, I've been doing a lot of sample knitting including some for <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2018" target="_blank">Knitvent 2018</a>. Knitvent is a wonderful holiday tradition for knitters, after purchasing the collection you will receive six beautiful accessories over five weeks. They are perfect for gift knitting as they are fairly quick except the one which is a stunning wrap, designed to use with your mini skein Advent calendars. </div>
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The theme this year is PEACE.</div>
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The first two designs have been released so if you haven't signed up yet, you will receive the first two patterns straight into your Ravelry library. <div>
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The first pattern is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dust-of-snow-2" target="_blank">Dust of Snow Wrap</a>, and it's a stunner! </div>
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“A Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost</div>
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I knit this sample for Helen using the <a href="https://herbstblattregina.com/" target="_blank">Herbsblatt Regina</a> Mini Skein Advent Calendar held with Shibui Silk Cloud, it is sheer luxury. The mohair/silk is the "dust of snow, though you could knit it without the mohair. I've ordered some undyed mohair/silk from <a href="https://www.bluefaced.co.uk/lace/kid-silk-lace-type-49043?rq=mohair%20silk" target="_blank">Bluefaced Undyed Yarn</a>, a more budget-friendly alternative.</div>
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Quite a few people have already cast theirs on but I'm going to hold out and wait until the 1st December. December is always a busy month and I look forward to opening my Advent calendar, sitting down for an hour each day with a coffee and knitting each mini skein over 24 days. We all have stress in our lives especially over the festive period so make some time for yourself each day whether it's knitting, reading or anything that makes you happy, don't forget the theme is peace!</div>
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The second design is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-of-wild-things-shawl" target="_blank">Peace of Wild Things Shawl</a>, a beautiful, one skein project so if you've been saving that precious skein for something special, here's the pattern you've been waiting for. There is a sprinkling of beads that are optional and a delicate lace border, it's so pretty and quick to knit.</div>
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I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”</div>
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Thank you so much for stopping by, I'll be back soon to share the next design from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2018" target="_blank">Knitvent 2018</a></div>
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Happy Knitting</div>
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Deb Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-28405468418643465022018-04-16T19:28:00.000+01:002018-04-17T08:33:14.713+01:00Woollinn...... Dublin's Festival of Yarn.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, my friends, I'm popping in to tell you about Dublin's Festival of Yarn, <a href="http://woollinn.com/" target="_blank">Woollin</a>. A spectacular marketplace with some of the best vendors and their gorgeous wares. You can find the directory of vendors <a href="http://woollinn.com/marketplace/" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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Also, they have some fabulous workshops with world-renowned designers including Nancy Marchant, Isabell Kraemer, Karie Westermann and more. Check out the full list <a href="http://woollinn.com/classes/" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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To celebrate, I'm having a giveaway over on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinkhickman/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you can find me as Tinkhickman. Woollin has given me some beautiful <a href="https://www.thefibreco.com/" target="_blank">The Fibre Co</a> Luma, some stunning Irish wool from <a href="https://www.studiodonegal.ie/" target="_blank">Studio Donegal</a> and a <a href="http://woollinn.com/" target="_blank">Woollin</a> wooden gauge.</div>
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Unfortunately, this giveaway is only open to U.K. residents due to shipping costs so if you'd like to leave a comment on my Instagram on the giveaway thread, tag friends too if you think they will be interested.</div>
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Deb Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-36816141972719594632018-03-31T13:27:00.000+01:002018-04-06T17:07:19.668+01:00The Impressionist MKAL by Curious Handmade Giveaway.<br />
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Hello, my friends, I really don't know where the first part of the year has gone. It's been a very busy time over the last couple of months with work and everyday life, unfortunately, it was my blog had to take a back seat. Hopefully, things are settling down a bit and I will get back on track.<br />
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After much anticipation over the last few weeks, the first clue of the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/impressionists-mkal" target="_blank">Impressionists MKAL</a> shawl by <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> has just been released.<br />
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The inspiration behind this mystery knitalong is from impressionist artists and their works using your beautiful skeins of yarn. The pattern uses three skeins of yarn a light, medium and dark and lends itself very well to the popular speckle yarns.<br />
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I had the pleasure of test knitting the design and my colours were inspired by this stunning painting by the talented contemporary artist, Dmitry Spiros.<br />
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These colours really aren't my usual colour palette but after seeing this wonderful piece of art, I knew which of my yarns I'd be using. The one in the middle is <a href="https://www.labienaimee.com/" target="_blank">La Bien Aimee</a> Merino Singles in Romance and the other two are a <a href="https://zenyarngarden.com/" target="_blank">Zen Yarn Garden</a> Serenity 20 set in Elated. I absolutely love how it turned out and how the yarns worked together.<br />
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Helen has done it again with this design, I had so much fun knitting this shawl, I obviously can't give anything away as it's a mystery but I would definitely knit another one. I enjoyed choosing the yarns, looking at the impressionist art and the knitting. There are pages of inspiration over on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/curious-handmade" target="_blank">Ravelry Forum</a> if you want to take a look.<br />
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Helen used a set especially dyed for the design by Kristen of <a href="https://www.voolenvineyarns.com/" target="_blank">Voolenvine Yarns</a>, she is having another update today 31st March at 10am ET. They do sell out very quickly so if you don't manage to nab one, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/circustonichandmade" target="_blank">Circus Tonic Handmade</a> was dying some sets inspired by the Belle Èpoque.<br />
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Helen has kindly given me a pattern to giveaway to one lucky knitter. I will pick a winner after the Easter weekend if you can just leave a comment and your Ravelry name.<br />
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THE WINNER IS LEE GIFFORD.<br />
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Have a great Easter Weekend<br />
xxxxDebxxxxDeb Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-31274285511251463692018-01-15T22:48:00.000+00:002018-01-15T22:48:48.346+00:00The Year of Socks.<br />
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Hello there, I hope 2018 has been good to you so far. Well, last year was the year of socks for me, I added up how many pairs that I knit in 2017. I knit 18 pairs of socks!!!!! I can't quite believe it myself but they were my go-to project and found plain vanilla socks very meditative and therapeutic for me. If you want to see all the different designs that I knit, you can check out my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman?pageless=2" target="_blank">Ravelry project page</a>.<br />
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These are one of the last pairs I finished, they are one of my favourite socks that I've knit. I used <a href="http://www.suffolksocks.com/yarn/hot-socks-pearl/pearl-colour.html" target="_blank">Grundl Hot Socks Pearl Colour</a>, it has cashmere in the merino/nylon blend and is exceptionally soft. I knit the leg fairly long, I wanted a nice, cosy pair for the winter. I used <a href="http://www.suffolksocks.com/yarn/hot-socks-pearl/pearl.html" target="_blank">Hot Socks Pearl</a> for the cuff, heels and toes the solid colour version of this beautiful yarn.<br />
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The last pair of the year was my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/christmas-stripe-socks" target="_blank">Christmas Stripe Socks</a>, knit with Knit Picks Felici in Spring Blooms so not officially a Christmas colour but it reminded me of the bright vintage colours.<br />
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I have cast on a pair of socks this year but I definitely won't be knitting 18 as I want to knit more garments. Again, I'm knitting with Knit Picks Felici in Chesire Grin, rather than doing a plain sock though, I'm using <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanilla-bean-striped-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Bean Striped Sock by Emily O'Grady</a>, which is more of a recipe than a pattern. It relies on that you know how to knit a basic sock but I love the simple slip stitches that break up the stripes.<br />
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What are your favourite things to knit? Is there a pattern that you go back to again and again?<br />
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Have a great week and happy knitting.<br />
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<br />Deb Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-41689838069058284912018-01-02T19:50:00.000+00:002018-01-02T19:50:44.796+00:00Happy New Year........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, it goes too quick for me, I love Christmas and always have a hectic couple of days and lots of fun. I also enjoy the week between Christmas and New Year where you don't remember what day it is, you can eat Christmas pud for breakfast if you want to plus lots of knitting time.<br />
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I don't celebrate NYE but I do embrace the new year and love the feel of new beginnings. I don't make resolutions but I do like to have some sort of plan.<br />
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Do you have any knitting plans for the coming year? I want to get some WIP's finished, knit at least three garments and knit more colourwork.<br />
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I'm a big fan of advent calendars and had a few to open including yarn, tea, chocolate and beauty. I want to talk about the yarny calendars though. They were so much fun, I did a swap with my friend <a href="http://www.littlebobbins.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dani</a>, we'd spoke about it over a year ago and decided to make each other one with a full skein of yarn for the 25th.<br />
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We added little extra gifts in some of the days, including stitch markers, tea and I even had a gorgeous fluffy pompom. It was so much fun to put together and also open, we've both said we will definitely do it again next year.<br />
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I was also lucky enough to swap one with another friend, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Cauldronofcolours" target="_blank">Sara</a> of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Cauldronofcolours" target="_blank">Cauldron of Colours</a>, these were all alpaca blend mini's and very soft.<br />
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Christmas Eve, I cast on my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-socks" target="_blank">Twas the Night Before Christmas</a> by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/danielle-jorges-ravelry-store" target="_blank">Danielle Jorge</a>. This is her very first pattern, I was lucky enough to test knit them and take the photos for the pattern.<br />
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It's such a fun pattern with a simple tree pattern running down the side of the leg then some potato chippy plain stockinette. It took me three days to finish them and I love them.<br />
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I used <a href="https://www.westgreenloftyarns.com/" target="_blank">West Green Loft Yarns</a> in Christmas Candy which was their December yarn club colourway.<br />
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I'm so excited to let you all know, my friend <a href="http://www.littlebobbins.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dani</a> from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF4l3ITRsJq9xKLmXn1s3-A" target="_blank">Little Bobbins Knits</a> has just released her very first sock pattern, just in time for the Christmas Eve cast on. The pattern is aptly named <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-socks" target="_blank">Twas the Night Before Christmas</a>.</div>
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If you haven't heard of the LBK Christmas Eve cast on, it's an annual event that takes place on Christmas Eve where thousands of knitters from around the world cast on a pair of socks.</div>
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It all started in 2014 when Dani told us about her special tradition of casting on a new pair of socks every Christmas Eve. Knitters embraced this wonderful festive tradition and so many of us look forward to casting on with Dani.</div>
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I was lucky enough to test knit them and they were a dream to knit, each Tiny Tree you finish you want to finish the next one so this is a fairly quick knit as you don't want to put them down.<br />
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I used <a href="https://www.thewoolbarn.com/" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Sparkle Sock Gold in Single Batch 37.<br />
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If you want to take part in the Christmas Eve cast on, you can find all the details over on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/little-bobbins-knits" target="_blank">Little Bobbins Knits</a> Ravelry Group. I would love to see everyone's socks on Instagram, there is a hashtag #lbkchristmasevesocks2017 so it's easy to find all of your wonderful socks.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by and happy knitting.<br />
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We were supposed to be going to see Santa last Sunday but everything was cancelled and we were basically snowed in.</div>
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Here's Little Miss Darcie wearing her <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/tchaikovsky-hat" target="_blank">Tchaikovsky Hat</a> by <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade </a>from this year's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017</a>, knitwear has been an essential this week.</div>
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Of course, you have to build a snowman when you have this much snow and the kids were so excited.<br />
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I think he is one of the best dressed snowman wearing my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/velvet-rose-shawl" target="_blank">Velvet Rose Shawl</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/ice-river-hat" target="_blank">Ice River Hat</a> both by <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a>.<br />
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Hello, I hope you've all had a good week. We are at the end of this year's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017</a> by <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a> and what a great collection. I have loved all of this year's patterns with the most adorable Nutcracker theme.<br />
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The final pattern is Clara's Cape, a gorgeous bulky weight cape, perfect to fit over your shoulders to keep the chill away.<br />
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I used Drops Andes, a soft blend of alpaca and Peruvian Highland Wool as this is what I had in my stash, I would like to knit one in a more luxurious yarn maybe held with a strand of mohair silk to make it extra soft. In saying that the Drops Andes is very soft and squishy plus very economical. I used 2 balls which cost me less than £6!<br />
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I hope you all have a good weekend, it's been snowing here in the Midlands and is forecast for the next few days so I don't think I'll be moving far from the house.<br />
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Hello there, I hope you're having a great weekend. Last Sunday, I travelled down to London for the annual <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a> Christmas Party. After much confusion about the trains not running and where they'll be stopping because of a strike, my husband said he'd drive me to my friend's Dani's and we caught the Tube from her local station.<br />
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Of course, I needed some travel knitting so I cast on some Knit Picks Felici, a self-striping yarn which reminded me of Christmas. It even matches my <a href="https://littlebobbins.com/" target="_blank">Little Bobbins</a> Christmas project bag.<br />
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Once we arrived in the city we headed straight to Islington for a drink, as we walking down Camden Passage we spotted the <a href="https://bluebirdteaco.com/uk_en/shop.html" target="_blank">Bluebird Tea Co</a>. I love tea and looking at all the different blends, we were offered a drink to sample when we entered and got to smell many different blends which was fun.<br />
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They had a small cafe at the back of the store so settled down with our knitting for half an hour and enjoyed a Jack Frost latte. They also do Mixology classes once a week which I'd love to do.<br />
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Next up was a visit to <a href="http://www.loopknittingshop.com/pg/22/London-shop" target="_blank">Loop</a>, you can't go into London without stopping by, can you?<br />
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This is one of my favourite shops to visit, it's like an Aladdin's cave, full to the brim of stunning yarns. It's very well curated with some commercial yarn plus yarn that's hard to find in the U.K.<br />
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Our friend <a href="http://thesnailgarden.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paula</a> arrived who we were meeting there, it was so much fun to shop together and ooh and aah over the yarn.<br />
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These were my purchases from Loop, after seeing the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinwheel-mitts" target="_blank">Pinwheel Mitts by Ella Austin</a> and the <a href="http://www.loopknittingshop.com/p/4957/Isager---Highland-Wool" target="_blank">Isager Highland Wool</a> on their blog, I knew what I was going to buy before I entered the shop.<br />
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After our little shopping spree, we headed over to the Paternoster in St Pauls where we were meeting for the Christmas party. I didn't get any photos as I was too busy chatting and knitting, sadly not many people could make it because of the trains. We still had a great time and it was lovely to catch up with friends who I don't see very often.<br />
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Dani and I headed back and went to dinner at Wagamama's which was amazing, I don't get to go very often as my husband isn't a fan so this was a treat for me.<br />
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I can't believe this was a week ago now, time flies when you're having fun! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.<br />
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Deb Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-8175371292491830862017-11-30T10:02:00.000+00:002017-11-30T10:02:05.092+00:00Knitvent 2017......Marzipan Leg Warmers.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, I hope you've had a good week. I can't believe this week is the penultimate pattern of this year's <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017</a>, it's gone so quickly. Have you been knitting any of this year's patterns?<br />
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This week are the Marzipan Legwarmers, a perfect accessory which comes in three different sizes. I used <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DustyDimples" target="_blank">Dusty Dimples</a> Sparkle DK in Call Me Baby.<br />
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The pattern suggests a sport weight but again <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/helen-stewart" target="_blank">Helen Stewart's</a> patterns are always so versatile and DK worked perfectly. I knit the pattern as written, the length was slightly longer using DK but that was ok, as they are supposed to have some slouch.<br />
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I knit these pretty cabled legwarmers in the toddler size, Darcie loves her ballet class and these pretty cable designs are perfect for those budding ballerinas.<br />
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These aren't just for your little dancers though, they are perfect for adults too, find your inner ballerina. They would be great for wearing with boots or just relaxing at home to keep you warm and cosy. I can't wait to cast a pair on for myself.<br />
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Hello, my friends and Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the U.S. Today is the third week of <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017</a> and behind the third window are two patterns!!!</div>
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First up is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/tchaikovsky-hat" target="_blank">Tchaikovsky Hat</a>, a beautiful, textured hat in four sizes, perfect for chilly, winter days. </div>
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They are knit with DK weight, a great stash busting project, I used <a href="https://www.jarbon.com/yarns-wools/knit-by-numbers-merino-yarn/knit-by-numbers-merino-yarn?zenid=l90ljp7q4shebr46jvsdh1der3#.WhbpuracZAY" target="_blank">John Arbon Knit by Numbers</a> in colour KBN79. The adult size used 46g of the 100g skein and so had plenty left to knit the baby size which used 38g.</div>
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The next pattern is a pair of matching mitts, a simple, textured wristwarmer. I used <a href="https://norahgeorgeyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Norah George MCN DK</a> in Orchard, I can't tell you how soft this yarn is!!! It is so cosy, I can imagine myself walking around the Christmas markets with my matching hat and mitts, sipping mulled wine.</div>
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They come in two sizes, child and adult, I used 50g in total for the adult mitts so I have enough leftover for the matching hat, both of these patterns are really quick knits so perfect for gift knitting. I did go down a needle size to a 4mm to get a better fit for my hands, they are easily adaptable to get the perfect width or length.</div>
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While I had my camera out, taking photos of my mitts, these two little monkeys wanted to get in on the act. They are my world and are growing up so quickly, both are such little characters and bring lots of laughter into our lives.<br />
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Hello there, this time last week I was travelling to Nottingham for the very first <a href="https://www.nottinghamyarnexpo.com/" target="_blank">Nottingham Yarn Expo</a> to meet my friend <a href="http://www.littlebobbins.co.uk/?m=0" target="_blank">Dani</a> who I don't get to see often enough so this was a real treat to spend the day with her.</div>
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I was lucky enough to win some tickets from Amy of <a href="https://strandeddyeworks.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stranded Dyeworks</a> who was giving away tickets on Instagram. So when we arrived and walked through the entrance gate we were immediately hit by the large, open, extremely light, airy venue which was being held at the Nottingham Conference Centre.</div>
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There were 100 plus exhibitors, some new to me indie dyers, some of my favourites including <a href="https://moelviewyarn.com/" target="_blank">Moel View Yarns</a>, <a href="https://norahgeorgeyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Norah George</a> and <a href="https://www.walcotyarns.com/" target="_blank">Walcott Yarns</a>.<br />
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In the above photo, you can see the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/meerdaal-scarf" target="_blank">Meerdaal Scarf</a> that I sample knit for Moel View Yarns using their stunning Ethical DK.<br />
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There were so many wonderful booths filled with gorgeous yarn so we decided to do a full lap of the show to get a feel and what we might purchase. The idea was that we look first then buy but as expected that didn't happen, there was far too much temptation.<br />
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Here's my haul, I didn't go with a shopping list as such but I did want more DK as I don't have much in my stash.<br />
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Also, after trying Dani's <a href="http://www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk/shop/needles/addi-crasy-trio/" target="_blank">Addi Crasy Trio's</a>, the new small circumference knitting needles, I had to get some of those too. It's a great alternative from DPN's, you have your stitches on two needles and knit with the third so in theory, it should be much quicker than magic loop or DPN's.<br />
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One of my first purchases was this pretty pink yarn from a new to me dyer, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DustyDimples" target="_blank">Dusty Dimples</a>. The colour is Call Me Baby on her DK Sparkle base, I couldn't capture the sparkle in the photo but it is gorgeous. I'm sure this will become a hat!<br />
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Though I said to myself that I wasn't going to buy any single skein sock yarn, I could resist this sock set from another new to me dyer, <a href="https://beehiveyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beehive Yarns</a>. She was such a lovely lady, so was her mom who was helping out and her booth was full of beautiful yarn and colour.<br />
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This is on her Audrey base in Hoggle and the mini is Fox Tales. Hoggle is a reference to the character from the film Labyrinth. I haven't seen this film for years so this set has made me want to watch it again.<br />
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I also bought some minis to add to my collection, I got some more tonal shades from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RiverKnitsYarn" target="_blank">River Knit Yarn</a> who have the most amazing wall of rainbow colours, perfect for heel and toes.<br />
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Last but not least, I went back to <a href="https://moelviewyarn.com/" target="_blank">Moel View Yarn</a>, I had a voucher to spend so bought some stunning DK on the BFL/Silk base, naturally dyed with Logwood. I also bought a double stranded sock blank and a yarn bundle to knit the Leighton House Handwarmers by Ella Austin, a pretty colourwork pattern.<br />
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The day went so quick but it was lovely to catch up with Dani, we both said we'd definitely go back next year if they do it again.<br />
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Have a great week and I'll be back on Thursday with the third pattern from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017</a>.<br />
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Hello my friends, I hope you've all had a good week. I've updated the look of my blog since last week, it has stayed the same for many years so thought it could do with a change. I really like it and think it suits my style more now that I'm more of a knitting blog, I hope you agree.<br />
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I'm back to tell you that the second window from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017</a> is now open, it is a stunning one skein shawl with the most perfect name, the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tulle-shawl" target="_blank">Tulle Shawl</a>.<br />
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I used <a href="https://www.thewoolbarn.com/" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> in Ballet Slipper, I knew straight away that I'd be using this for the Tulle Shawl, with the colourway name and The Nutcracker theme, it had to be done. There is also the option of adding beads, just for that extra sparkle over the holiday season.<br />
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This shawl was such a pleasure to knit with a simple garter stitch body and then a delicate lace border. A little tip, when knitting on the garter stitch section, use a progress keeper just so you know which is the right side of your work. I used this gorgeous, beaded Christmas tree from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EvaFaith?ref=pr_faveshops" target="_blank">Eva Faith</a> Etsy shop. She has so many beautiful handmade stitch markers and progress keepers, each one perfectly handcrafted and the quality is superb.</div>
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I did add the beads to my shawl, I used clear so it's very understated but still has that bit of sparkle. I used size 6 beads with a 1mm crochet hook. Helen gives a very clear explanation on how to add beads so don't be intimidated with beadwork.<br />
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How pretty is the border? The lace isn't too complicated and is very intuitive, after the first row you will know if you've made a mistake before getting too far as it all lines up. I think this would be a perfect first project for those who want to give lace and bead knitting a go.<br />
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I think this will make the prettiest accessory over the Christmas festivities, it would also make a great gift for someone special.<br />
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Last week, <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> released this amazing Nutcracker kit with a bag from <a href="https://louleigh.com/" target="_blank">Louleigh</a>, a skein of yarn from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thewoolkitchen" target="_blank">The Wool Kitchen</a> and a progress keeper from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EvaFaith?ref=pr_faveshops" target="_blank">Eva Faith</a>.<br />
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The kit sold out within minutes but there are pre-orders over at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thewoolkitchen" target="_blank">The Wool Kitchen</a> for this delightful yarn, also <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EvaFaith?ref=pr_faveshops" target="_blank">Eva Faith</a> has some of the toy soldier progress keepers and coordinating stitch markers in her shop update on Friday 17th. Both are them are perfect for this shawl project.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and happy knitting.<br />
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Today's the day that the much anticipated <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knitvent-2017" target="_blank">Knitvent 2017-The Nutcracker</a> has been released and it was well worth the wait. If you've not heard of Knitvent before, it is a mix of advent calendar and mystery knit-along. It contains six accessories and each week you will receive a new pattern in your <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> library. They are perfect designs for quick, hand knitted gifts or as a little treat to yourself.<br />
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The first pattern in this wonderful collection is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/land-of-sweets" target="_blank">Land of Sweets Cowl</a>, a stunning design that utilises all those mini's that we have or the yarn advent calendars that we'll be eagerly opening through December.<br />
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This fun design is perfect for those cold, winter days worn with a cosy jumper indoors or tucked inside your winter coat when you go for a crisp, winter walk.<br />
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With twenty-four sections of lace, rib and stockinette, you won't lose interest in this pretty design, you will always want to get to the next colour. Such a brilliant design for using up all that leftover yarn that we don't know what to do with.<br />
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If you haven't got that many mini skeins or leftovers, not a problem. This pattern is very versatile, find two skeins of yarn and colour block or stripe them, maybe one skein and five minis, knit a fade that is so popular at the minute or even just one colour. You could use fewer colours and make it shorter, whatever you decide, it will look fabulous.<br />
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I picked out twenty-four mini skeins weighing approximately 8g each and put them in a project bag, randomly pulling out the next colour. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this knit, when I had some knitting time through the day, this is what I wanted to knit on. I was always really excited to get to the next section and loved each stitch I knit on my cowl.<br />
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Some of the sections did use nearly all of the 8g but I mostly used between 5-7g. Each section took me about 30-45 minutes so even during this busy season, you can take some time out for yourself with a cuppa and knit a section or two.<br />
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I just think this design is amazing, most of us love these scrappy yarn projects, the most popular being a blanket. I love that this a fairly quick knit and we get this beautiful cowl to wear.<br />
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So how will you knit yours? Are you casting on straight away or waiting until December and use your advent calendar? I will definitely be casting on another one using my "yarny" advent calendar, I'd love to hear what you decide to do.<br />
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The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping quickly, there is a definite nip in the air.<br />
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It's time to pull out my needles and some soft, cosy yarn and knit myself a pair of mitts and a hat. <a href="https://www.thefibreco.com/product-category/yarn/" target="_blank">The Fibre Co</a> have recently released a collection of patterns using the luxurious <a href="https://www.thefibreco.com/product/road-china-light/" target="_blank">Road to China Light</a>, this sport weight yarn is a mix of baby alpaca, silk, camel and cashmere and has the most sumptuous colour palette.<br />
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The ebook is called <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/foundations--road-to-china-light/patterns" target="_blank">The Fibre Co Foundations - Road to China Light</a>, with a collection of four accessories, two hats, a pair of wristwarmers and a cowl. The patterns are ideal for knitters of all abilities but perfect for beginner knitters who want to expand their skills.<br />
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The first project on my needles from the collection is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-wristwarmers-2" target="_blank">Cable Wristwarmers</a> in a beautiful, rich garnet colour called Rhodolite. There are two different lengths to chose from with a couple of simple cable stitches, they are a joy to knit with the combination of the yarn and design. I can't wait to have them finished and on my hands!<br />
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They have recently released the second design collection using Tundra, an extremely warm, squishy, bulky yarn, perfect for the cold winter months. The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/foundations--tundra/patterns" target="_blank">Foundation-Tundra</a> has the most gorgeous colourwork hat called the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flurry-hat-3" target="_blank">Flurry Hat</a> which I'm very excited to cast on once the mitts are off the needles. This design would be perfect for a first colourwork project with only two colours and a simple one stitch colour change.<br />
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I don't do anything fancy, I just add a <a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/vanilla-chai/" target="_blank">Pukka Vanilla Chai</a> teabag into a mug of almond milk. I then warm the milk in the microwave for two minutes, take out the teabag and froth the milk with a handheld milk frother. Sprinkle on some nutmeg and voila, a quick, delicious Vanilla Chai Latte.</div>
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It's that time of year again when Helen Stewart of <a href="http://curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade</a> releases the very popular <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/land-of-sweets" target="_blank">Knitvent</a>. The buzz and excitement is already strong on the Ravelry group, all awaiting in anticipation for the first pattern to be released.<br />
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If you're not familiar with Knitvent, it is a collection of six patterns that is a mix between an advent calendar and a mystery knitalong. Each week you will receive a pattern in your Ravelry library, the patterns will be a fairly quick knit, ideal for gifting or a little something for yourself.<br />
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There is an Early Bird price of £7.85 until the 9th November when the first pattern is released, it will then go up to the regular price of £9.80, (note: Prices do not include any VAT applicable in your country).<br />
Helen has very kindly given me a copy to giveaway to one lucky person, so if you want to leave a comment and tell me which is you favourite Helen Stewart pattern. If you could also leave me your IG name or Ravelry name so I can contact you if you're the winner.<br />
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Good luck and I will draw a winner on Wednesday so you will receive the first pattern on Thursday.<br />
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THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-63611854121440010072017-02-15T10:50:00.001+00:002017-02-15T10:55:27.130+00:00It's All About the Socks..... Box o' Sox KAL<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">This year has been all about the socks, it's my favourite project to knit on at the moment, I have finished three pairs so far this year and have another three pairs on the needles. I cast the first pair of the year on the 1st January, they were the </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/pomeranssi-socks" id="id_b483_4ac0_dc23_e7ae" target="_blank" style="text-align: left;">Pomeranssi Socks by Marianne Heikkinen</a><span style="text-align: left;"> using </span><a href="https://www.thewoolbarn.com" id="id_679_86db_b54f_c659" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a><span style="text-align: left;"> Alpaca Sock. Oh my gosh, this yarn is soft and makes the most cosy, luxurious socks, perfect for keeping your feet extra warm during these long winter months. I absolutely love Marianne's designs, they have such a pretty aesthetic </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_1375_27aa_92cf_a4cf" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawvKgOrANwLNVx4uTmvoEA9KvKN_XXeCq8HAB3lh8iPHJe6ySOevesRIOfx_9thxDNzKPeVTyMUCjXZVToN9no_WoLvJhH7a35oWclzO7LqC6DOChCTMe3LFwiWgeBcJ9cEWmA_3S8bB6/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <span style="text-align: left;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_566_dfd7_2192_f714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2H4heS6RNCfZZOKnm7bwxhhQLB6qh9cMSYGgNa8Fyi1zxsBGa-KRpqC0y5vgQSg57ZjEZxWA02tkuMI7RUcYBNZ8zBrEBFkIwxqfszY9aXX8Y-XA1UmFTzQ3gvAJKKXFHNSgfURJiT_H/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_22df_770f_900a_59f3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuZQRoIibeggw3UYsSJlExqvYQk5Prap542JhJQvUjbf3bqTc7YDEwt1Ftz6mZLsOrl6LUu65UGDAtAC1y3TrEjHTzgSq3ConxLFp1lNzx8QSP_hd4z9EfIrldGp30OaXYM26Ntrb0vsc/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">The second pair of the year were the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/mercury-socks" id="id_5f3a_f79c_c7f6_9752" target="_blank">Mercury Socks by Kim Drotar</a>, these are very popular socks which I first saw on Instagram, it's one of my favourite places to find new patterns.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_b7a9_851d_c43c_c608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXigjrEcgoS_Ib3r9PciE0r-Ke06vPax_xpQE4AvPay7AjoL_ueLtd0f7-KJ-C2UgjdHxfdxhvhSxtZcIILlGFYavekTA6HT6So2X4kVQWUarekCL6tFlKfawSyvuVELpDONH7DClMzaP/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_fb3a_a780_6b9f_244b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugaYrwNUr2XXgHDsLmrYIGQW_k5_NXvbt4c8ZSAfrvx0i_UvjYFY2ixMtE8ft6Vjr4XhLrEFtnzw9A35b0M06M5my04WPQhUu-qC6jjeSHTmLQi3vHXQPSow4ryhi42JAQJBTW-hNqEgb/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">These were knit in <a href="http://finefishyarns.mysimplestore.com" id="id_5022_a05f_18b_5b5" target="_blank">Fine Fish Yarns</a> Core Sock in The Nicest Faun I Ever Met, isn't this the most perfect colourway? It's a simple, five row lace pattern which is easy to memorize after a few rows. I added contrast heels and toes in some leftover sock yarn that I had in my stash.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6935_b806_2846_9637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShpm_1WTwxDme0hkLQIgDUyyFX2KU4JUoeQM7yro6Ys01PCKfrM63s72HjsKFApAumQkWUqIs3gYN7KGcGDnwPI70z7XWP7OXVYVn05pxNa9JjBsjRec1Y_yVUttPU-RUqFyYRs3CBGLu/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I always like to have a plain pair of vanilla socks on the needle, just so I can pick them up without having to think about where I'd got to in the pattern, perfect to relax and knit with a cuppa.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_1b16_2e45_d01a_9b4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXA5E1Z8dL6tstQhlMRhxepOUhoXy9bYtX7-owOv2ELF6EW27YEjUrkauz9EfIkQEPH98kUC7gIaCWfOuBZMe3Z1CkwLAwUEKeEufZScGghWM44u8c5ohPabJtU9vzG1DJSAdYRfIwXrnV/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used Beregere de France Goomy 50 in Imprim Rose, a self patterning yarn in many different colours and patterns, it's one of my favourite commercial sock yarns.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">These are my finished socks so far, which will go in my Box o' Sox, this is a KAL run by <a href="http://www.yarngasmpodcast.com" id="id_950d_889_dc19_ea43" target="_blank">Kristin</a>, the idea is to knit at least 12 pairs of socks over the coming year and store them in a preetty box so you'll have a whole box of socks to ready to wear. I completed 12 pairs last year, it was so much fun to see everybody else's socks on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/yarngasm-podcast/3553794/1-25" id="id_7a41_8d6b_2ba3_c333" target="_blank">thread</a> so decided to take part again.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I think I'll wrap up for today and I'll share my other socks in a seperate post. I'm linking to <a href="http://frontierdreams.blogspot.co.uk" id="id_2f31_9528_50c7_2152" target="_blank">Nicole's Keep Calm Craft On</a> and <a href="http://www.gsheller.com" id="id_d52f_9c85_36ec_dcf8" target="_blank">Ginny's Yarn Along</a>. This week I have been reading through The Language of Flowers, a book I picked up at the charity shop that gives you meanings of different flowers and wonderful illustrations. I've used the illustration of the roses in the photo of my finished Imprim Rose socks, I love the vintage feel of this book.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy knitting until next time.</div><div style="text-align: left;">xxxxDebxxxx</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372661717207837443.post-64755443434524435612017-02-08T12:43:00.001+00:002017-02-08T12:50:31.611+00:00Quick Baby Knit.......Rocket Pop Baby Mitts.How are you all? I've been busy knitting lots of things including test knitting the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tinkhickman/snowmelt-shawl-mkal" id="id_9f93_e148_dd6f_41cf" target="_blank">Snowmelt MKAL Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/curious-handmade" id="id_4bf0_90be_b8f7_db92" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> which has now been released. Today, I wanted to share a super quick baby knit that only uses small amounts of worsted weight yarn, so great for using up leftover yarn.<div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6dd5_436e_c60d_4dd1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_Vpqg2Vip8_LnUIS1LU_yhefytnqRz7eIgEBR8e_KG3FXonOvuRE4mYNDliP7p4Dys28Wc-jmxUBoIuF_MtlVed6kohpIhCr992EisKXJPYutX9H_3KUopVi5BIWxUbOe1ZX8TwfRlzU/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">These were small 20g cakes of leftover Drops Nepal from another project, I still have most of it left and could probably knit at least another two pairs. I really like Drops Nepal and use it a lot for worsted weight projects, it's very affordable, knits up beautifully and once soaked and blocked is very soft.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_328c_d986_b0e1_db9b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiroSxr6ZCyBZBDBF1M8EJJeB_svNwS_2uSh1-ttHwLf77bOxslRXmSRNwW_932Iloz3b9wqsdp6eyctR5l__9ngMatYKtmOAGfuNTd7YQ_1L1NxEENpvUcgzduPbjsQuCnNQd2DOIjf4/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rocket-pop-baby-mitts" id="id_fd4b_ce4b_7853_4f6e" target="_blank">Rocket Pop Baby Knits by Andrea Mowry</a> and is a free pattern on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com" id="id_92c9_3d12_1816_e964" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, they are perfect if you need a quick baby gift, it took me just over an hour to finish one mitt. It's a very simple colourwork pattern and would be a great project for your first colourwork. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_695a_b5d5_d273_7bf3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWvYewBG_ndMr4P7iXH-BoSr67KMQ2lUrxHgsKKdysHhjM2PVwebhLZCyxSCdU0NlhJCLtQBB0KRpCURr7KTSx2hjtU6p_AU6ibmqVHhmxo8et5mYsb4FV2EnQU5lovt3wWP8stbthf4y/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are two sizes, 0-6 months and 6-12 months, I love how they turned out and little Darcie was very proud of her new mitts, showing everyone. I think I might add an I-cord to make mitts on a string so she's less likely to lose them. I'm linking this project to this week's <a href="http://frontierdreams.blogspot.co.uk" id="id_9c_e1b0_b07c_208" target="_blank">Keep Calm Craft On</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6840_142f_7169_5f56" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMX3P-UrPYaQ-W5qU5NNOmkLjRP5THyvAxB_z3uiQPcQ_tDxgilCLqoFawHXGzO-IyhSxh_2e2Ys3wiK5WwVKs97UClDqJaZCyznfnhQJc8jGsnZDJ5WX5pcjCNt6cGK-ju_BAcdZ09Vt3/" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 400px; height: auto; margin: 4px;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm also linking to <a href="http://www.gsheller.com" id="id_3df_32e4_ea5b_fe36" target="_blank">Yarn Along</a>, I've finished The Muse by Jessie Burton which I highly recommend, I couldn't put it down, it had an excellent storyline and an ending I wasn't expecting. I'm now reading I'm Travelling Alone by Samuel Bjork, it's a gripping thriller but quite dark so maybe not everyone's cup of tea, I really enjoy Scandinavian authors from when I first read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a great week crafting.</div><div style="text-align: left;">xxxxDebxxxx</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4