Just some fun things

I do still knit. I've been such a noblog that I've forgotten to post quite a few knitting projects. Duh. I've also been made to feel very guilty while reading many of your blogs. Not that you've made me feel that way intentionally, you're just so bloody productive! Note to self: knit more stuff.

I knit Steve and Will some matchy matchy fair isle hats. They're made from the most fab cashmere that Steve bought for me at Purl Soho. I was nervous working with it the whole time because it's so blasted expensive that mistakes just made me nuts. Ah well, they turned out great. It's Tiennie's fabulous Norwegian Star Earflap Hat pattern again. If you're wanting to try fair isle and haven't yet, or if you just want a quick and impressive knit, this is the hat you're looking for.

Just finished Steve's hat at the gym's swimming pool. Nothing like being surrounded by chlorine and heat and cashmere.

Will in his dapper hat, eating something. I believe this is the last time I ever saw him in this hat, which is why I don't knit for my kids. This first attempt was originally intended for Steve but I buggered up my gauge.

Pattern: Norwegian Star Earflap Hat by Tiennie

Yarn: Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere

Needles: US #8 circular and dpns

For: Steve and Will

I also whipped up a lovely Gaptastic Cowl. I love it so much that it has replaced my lulu lemon scarf of delight that I wear every. single. day. It's so snuggly and toasty and je t'aime the little pop of color and chunkity chunk stitch.

This is the only picture I could be bothered to take. I wanted to write a post so I snapped it in the car whilst waiting for one of the kids to be finished with some activity or other. I figured it showcased the stitch well enough.

Pattern: Gaptastic Cowl by Jen Giegley

Yarn: Some no name Michael's brand in 50/50 wool/acryclic

Needles: US #15 circular (nice and quick...ish)

For: Moi

Anyway, I'm currently knitting some Rainbow Bright socks (which will probably take me the rest of my life) and I'm DYING to knit Elijah by Ysolda Teague (my friend was knitting him the other night and he's too cute for words), so there will be other knitting posts shrotishly.

Peace out,

Heidi