I haven't posted for a few days and now there's a bit of catching up to do.So the tiger finally got the beanie she's been asking for. Roar!
I hated sewing up the sleeves and body though and the next pattern I make will definitely be a seamless one.
The pattern was easy to follow for a beginner like me. I am pretty excited with the end result considering it was the first time I've attempted eyelet lace, increasing/decreasing and working on circular needles.
I hated sewing up the sleeves and body though and the next pattern I make will definitely be a seamless one.I also received this bundle of gorgeousness from the lovely Cath in a swap we did.
I love it all but that butterfly brooch takes my breath away. I love it!
Thanks so much Cath! XX
The end of one knitting project means the start of a new one, naturally.
The end of one knitting project means the start of a new one, naturally.Actually, I started this one last night as I was sewing up the seams of the pink one. Sort of like a reward to myself. One bit of sewing - one row of knitting. It goes faster that way.
I hope you are having a lovely Thursday. My girls are having a home day and are building a doll's house from the new printer box.
Off to make them some lunch now.
See ya! X
Kate you are too clever. How on earth do you pull it all off? I can't knit much but I'm sure I couldn't do that sort of knitting as a beginner. It's turned out so well and the colour is lovely. I have their wool charts and must order some from them at some time. Are the cottons nice to work with?
ReplyDeleteKate it's GORGEOUS!!!! My god woman that cardie is to die for...I wonder if there is an adult pattern. Take a bow mrs...thats one mighty fine job!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so clever! The cardi & the beanie are great & I love the colour of what you are working on next...
ReplyDeleteIt really is beautiful with that lace bit, how wonderful! I do like that beanie an awful lot as well.
ReplyDeleteI have finally cleaned up my crafty spot and now can locate my yarn, hopefully a crochet beanie will soon appear. Thank you for the inspiration.
That cardi is divine!!
ReplyDeleteWow - that cardi is amazingly beautiful. Really absolutley totally amazingly beautiful. BUT ... the tiger beanie is my favourite. Roar tiger roar!
ReplyDeletehello kate, it's wonderful to be so dedicated to your hobby :D i admire that. the beanie for your little tiger is pretty, love the colour! hope on over to my blog to help me out with my giveaway ya... ;-)
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grace
Oh my god Kate, you've done it again, the cardie is totally gorgeous and well that beanie-what can I say except can I please order a big one for a big kid like me?!
ReplyDeleteYeah the sewing up used to get me down with knitting, drove me nuts, because wonk doesn't quite work in knitting seams, I think the way you go between the sewing up and the new project is a great idea. xo
WOW!!! Kate that jumper really is divine and I cannot believe that it's beginner level - it looks too good! I am in love with your tiger beanie and those fabric bits have me drooling (of course!) Love the dark grey of your new knit too. Hope it's been a great day for you :) Kx
ReplyDeleteI love the cardigan and I love the colour of the new project what yarn is it?
ReplyDeleteKate, you are amazing. I love how you embrace something new, you jump in and create something gorgeous and tricky I might add. You are such as inspiration, thanks for continuing to share
ReplyDeletep.s I still owe you an email
oh!! I want to be a tiger too!! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Kate, that cardy looks stunning! I love that colour of the next knitting project you've started.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure- the cardi is so pretty...whenever I see a beanie with ears it reminds me of when Busy was a baby in the sling poking her little head out with her brown beanie with ears- aged about 6months- she was so cuuuuuuuuute!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the eyelet pattern! You're so brave for launching into such a pattern so early on in your knitting journey - I've been knitting for a number of years and have only just done my first piece on a circular needle. Currently I'm finding Fair Isle very addictive.
ReplyDeleteI do not like the sewing up part of knitting either! I knitted three jumpers this season and had them all knitted before I started any of the sewing up.
the cardi is so beautiful Kate what an amazing job I cannot believe you are a beginner knitter you must be pulling our legs! I only say that you realise because I am hopeless at it, been doing scarves for years now!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want an adult version too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous knitting!!
I love the way you threw yourself in the deep end!
Wow - super duper cute beanie, I love it! And my goodness that cardi is divine... hard to believe you've only just started knitting!
ReplyDeletewow, you're so clever! The cardigan looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow that cardi is amazing and even more so because you're new to knitting!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could knit a bit better than I can (which is not very well at all).
I'd love to knit socks on circular needles...sock yarn always looks so lovely!
Em xx
Love the beanie! And that cardi is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI reckon if I started it now, I just might finish one by next winter ;-)
You are on a serious knitting roll! Love that pink cardy. Glad you're taking some time to yourself when you need it! xo m.
ReplyDeletebeginner? Seriously - that is gorgeous. Lovely color and lovely pattern. They eyelets v pretty
ReplyDeleteAnd the model kinda cute too
Perfect...just perfect, all of it :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the beanie and the cardie! Amazing job on the cardie - esp. since it was your first time trying something like that. Looks like you've been doing this for years!
ReplyDeleteKate , love how you've got the new one on the go just as the other is being bagged & tagged.
ReplyDeleteIt's all looking so cosy.... Comfortable & homespun down your part of the world...I'm loving it!!!
Rrrrrrrooooooaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
ReplyDeleteThe beanie and the cardigan is gorgeous. Great color and it doesnt look like a beginners work.
ReplyDeleteCecilie
I have been knitting for years and still can't handle circular needles. I really like the cardi and want to knit it - but circulars!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on the cardi, I can't believe you finished it so quickly. It's embarrassing how slow I am.
ReplyDeleteLove the beanie.
ReplyDeleteLove the cardi.
You're going all guns blazing with the sticks. Great work.
Goodness! What a super job you did on that cardi. You are such a clever lady :)
ReplyDeletestop blowing my mind already!! alright, don't stop. Seriously though, I've been knitting for 20 years and can still only knit in a straight line. You are amazing!! Love the whole lot! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the cardy!! It looks stunning! Well done Kate! You are an amazing knitter!
ReplyDeletefabulous beanie, so wonderful to be able to create something so fun for the little one
ReplyDeleteAmazing...You are smoking with those needles...It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing...You are smoking with those needles...It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou're a wonderful bundle of talent, love your work x.
ReplyDeleteI want one for me and Mimi....it's a lovely outfit!
ReplyDeleteThat cardi is great - and you are so quick!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the next one finished...
You are so clever. I have only just started knitting, prompted by my 6 year old daughter who wanted to learn. I am currently knitting patches and she is halfway through a scarf. I am nowhere near learning to read a pattern and am in awe of your skills. I love the little cardigan.
ReplyDeleteYour swap fabrics are fab too.
Have a lovely weekend.
Carmel
You are so clever. I have only just started knitting, prompted by my 6 year old daughter who wanted to learn. I am currently knitting patches and she is halfway through a scarf. I am nowhere near learning to read a pattern and am in awe of your skills. I love the little cardigan.
ReplyDeleteYour swap fabrics are fab too.
Have a lovely weekend.
Carmel
That beanie and cardy are so gorgeous, I cant believe how quickly you can knit these things up! Love your stash of fabrics I can see some little frocks and skipping skirts in that lot! Have fun and a great weekend Kate!
ReplyDeletewow - i love that cardi, and i definitely love the hat - i'm starting to wonder if a grown woman would look ridiculous in that hat??? i think not ;-)
ReplyDeletei read on jellyware's comments that you are doing a road trip. well, if you are ever in adelaide, please feel free to drop in and have coffee with me :)
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How great job you did!!!Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell, if you hadn't said that this was your first knitting project, I never would have believed it! What a beautiful sweater! And it looks wonderful on your daughter. The new one looks great, too. Hope you're enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh girl! What an incredible effort. Beginners don't do work like this...you're naturally gifted I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite bowled-over by your natural knittiness!! (Didn't we both start the same week? Well,I'm still on scarves!!!)
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