A couple of months ago, I posted a picture of these socks in progress. They’ve been done since the end of January, but I have yet to report back on them.
Francie by Rebekkah Kerner knit in Sundara sock yarn in Secret Garden {More}
I started knitting these socks while I was reading A Tree Grow in Brooklyn for my Ravelry book club. The socks are quite cleverly constructed, but I wasn’t a big fan of the way the pattern was written. This is purely a personal preference though; if you like patterns that go into a great deal of detail about how to do things, you’ll like the extent to which the designer goes to explain things.
Since the basis for the pattern is 2×2 rib, the socks are still an easy and quick knit. I love the way it knit up in this gorgeous, semi-solid green Sundara, which I chose to continue the tree imagery. All in all another great pair of socks to add to my overflowing sock drawer.
As you may or may not be aware, my boyfriend, James, has spent the last three weeks in China for work. Since I knew he’d be dealing with temperatures of -30°C, I jumped at the chance of finally knitting him something warm to wear.
Turn A Square by Jared Flood knit in MadelineTosh Vintage in Graphite {more}
It might not be the most exciting thing I’ve ever knit, but then man-knitting rarely is. And the result is exactly what he wanted, which is the most important thing. The MadTosh was beautiful to work with, and Jared’s pattern is such a great basic hat pattern, even without the stripes. I love the way the neat decreases form a square at the crown.
Frankie by Kim Hargreaves from Breeze knit in Rowan Classic Pima Cotton in Badger {more details and pictures}
Sometimes I forget to write about my knitting, which feels pretty silly considering this blog first started as a knitting blog. But this weekend I finally got around to getting some pictures of a cardigan I’ve been wearing constantly since I finished it back in December. Meet Frankie. {More}
Rose by Kim Hargreaves from Breeze knit from Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in Carribean {more}
It’s my sister’s 21st birthday today, so I thought it would be a great time to discuss her Christmas sweater. {More}
Beau by Kim Hargreaves from Vintage Knits knit in Elann Den-M-Nit in Dark Indigo {more}
I said I’d be reporting on Christmas presents this week, and I thought I’d start with the one I’ve been talking about the most, my dad’s Beau. I’ve already covered some of the details: the inspiration behind the sweater and how much I love the yarn. The result is everything I could have hoped for and more. {More}
