I think it is time to show proof of knitting here:
Recently I finished Quincy, the lovely hat from Jared Flood Made in Brooklyn booklet:
This one was a complete process knitting, the minute I saw this hat I wanted to knit it, just to understand how it is constructed and I really enjoyed it, but we have a problem finding a head that will fit this hat,,, hehehe
I also knitted some simple socks for Mary my MIL for her birthday:
I used Isobel a handpainted fingering sock yarn by: Mocha’s Fiber Connection I bought in the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool festival last May. I really like how the pick up from the garter stitch looks, so nice and smooth.
And the latest project off my needles: a simple stockinette triangle shawl I decided I have to knit for Mary’s birthday less than a week before the day:
It was ready only 2 days too late and I could have done better if I didn’t screw up the m1’s in my first attempt or even if I noticed it before I reached 50 something stitches on each side of the center line,,, oh well, both the recipient and the knitter are happy with the result and this is the important part, right?
I used Araucania Panguipulli a lovely aran yarn I spotted at the booth of The Purple Purl in the very disappointing Creativ Festival in Toronto, October 16, 2009.
And I am still looking for the cardigan I must knit myself,,,, in the meantime I am reaching the end of the body of a simple v neck for myself (photos to come) but the cardigan elude me, ackh! and to think I once knitted almost only sweaters,,,,
And to make you smile I will show you how I look with that hat:
I think my face says it all, but maybe the snow will change my opinion, who knows?
You’ve been busy!
That’s quite a pile of beautiful knitting. The hat looks very fun to knit and it looks warm. It looks quite good on you for a beanie style. Warmth is the key to a happy winter.
I really like that hat! Was it difficult to knit?
You may not agree, but I actually like that hat on you! And I really love the pattern; I may need to get that book after all (because I need another pattern book like I need a hole in my head!) :)
I didn’t notice that pattern in the book, but I’m going to go back and check it out because I like yours so much – and I do like it on you….very nice!
The socks are pretty – and the shawl is beautiful! Such beautiful knitting!
Dang! You’ve convinced me. I already have the book and I am going to make that hat! It looks PERFECT on you, what are you talking about?