Pastel Pink Sunnyside

Well another little bundle is on her way so we need more baby gear. Thought we were done with the tiny things
Luckily I hadn't actually tossed the baby patterns though the toys are gone as are the baby puzzles

This is my favourite baby sweater pattern
It knits up so easily and looks good
It took 79 g for the sweater

I hope there is enough left for a little hat and maybe some baby socks
I want them ready for Christmas so they can go under the tree

Just enough for a little hat but nothing else.  Based on Sock Yarn Hat Pattern by Kate Atherley
Forgot to take a photo.



Pattern: Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee
Size: 62 Stitches
Yarn: Bernat Baby Solids
Colour: Pink

Silver Berries Cardigan

Here's the Christmas cardi for the big sister

Knew I didn't have enough red yarn so added the light grey stripe pattern





Used up most of my red yarn but enough left for a hat





The yellow table isn't the best background but there you go

Pattern: Child's Knit Crew Neck Cardigan
Size: 66 sts
Yarn: Berocco Vintage

Colour: 5150 Berries

Yarn: Red Heart Soft Solids

Colour: 4743 Light Grey Heather

True Blue Cardigan

I had no intention of knitting any more sweaters for the two littles but then I found this wool and some for his sister at the back of the yarn cupboard. So here it is - one last cardigan for a little boy who is now a big school boy!!!





This is an old pattern bought in the UK from a mail order yarn manufacturer I used to patronise.

I added rib panels to both sleeves and the back but forgot about the fronts until I was well on the way. As I wanted this for Christmas and I still have to knit the one for his sister, I decided to leave them plain.

I thought he was big enough to use most of this yarn but surprise - I still have a whole ball left.

Maybe there is enough for a hat if I have time

Yes definitely enough for a hat.  Used the ball of worsted that got mixed in with the DK.  Just enough yarn for a simple stocking stitch hat on 4mm needles

Pattern: Falcon Family cardigans
Size: 78 sts
Yarn: Patons North America True North DK
Colour: Blue

Mushroom Hurricane Hat

I found myself without a winter hat.
This is an easy pattern that I have used many times
The yarn was in my stash
Quick fix!!

Pattern:  Hurricane Hat by Andrea Guldin
Size: 91 sts
Yarn: Bernat super Value
Colour: Mushroom

2018 Charity Knits

Next week is delivery day for Charity donations through the Quilt Guild

I have made a variety of sizes of mitts and hats.   All were made from my stash so some are striped and they are in various weights of yarn

I feel better about sending these to the guild as I know that they will be distributed immediately rather than sitting in a box hoping for someone to pull them out for sale before they are old and out of style

I have 6 pairs of hand knit socks which I have never worn.   I decided that as I am unlikely to ever wear them, they can go into the bag as well.

Sweet Yellow Sunnyside Cardigan

Made for new great nephew, AJW.

Love this pattern
I changed the cable pattern
Only put 3 buttons on

There was some yellow yarn left so I started a simple hat.
Needed some white stripes to make it .

Pattern:  Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee
Size: 62 sts
Yarn: Patons Beehive Baby Sport
Colour: 9615 Sweet Yellow

Charity Mitts

Not doing so much knitting as I am getting shoulder pains

However need some mitts to go with the hats for Quilt Guild

Hats again

I have decided to leave the NGH Craft Group.
I have been frustrated with the resistance to change for some time.  In addition I found that all the hats and mittens which I had made before leaving for Florida in December are still sitting on the pricing table.  They really aren't doing any good there. I wonder how long they are going to sit in boxes on a shelf?

I still have lots of yarn and have learned that NCQG can use hats and mitts in all sizes in their winter packages for our local charities.  This means that they will go straight to people who need them . I feel much better about that. So I am knitting away -  mostly children's hats but one or two adult hats too.    I have to find some teenage boy styles too.

Copper Openwork Rib Socks

Yet another pair of socks

The colours in these skeins are quite different even though they are from the same 6 pack

The yarn feels a little rough after the sockytalky but it should soften with washing and wear

Pattern:  Open work rib from Charlene Schurch
Size: 72 sts
Yarn: Patons Kroy Socks FX
Colour: 57510 Copper Colours

Ink Blot Easy Lace Socks

Easy pattern.

Well written pattern
Love the yarn

Love these socks!

Pattern: Easy Lace Socks by Winwick Mum

Size: 72 sts.

Yarn: The Dye Guy Socky Talky

Colour: Ink blot

Hydrangea Latte Socks

Using yarn from The Dye Guy

Love this pattern.

Colour changes in the yarn are a bit short for my taste

Love the feel of the yarn

Pattern: Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes

Size: 72 sts.

Yarn: The Dye Guy Socky Talky

Colour: Confused Hydrangea

Sapphire Sweater Vest

Recycled the yarn from my hoodie that just didn't fit

Lots of odd bits of wool so not enough for a full sweater

Used the stitch pattern from the hoodie but followed the sweater vest pattern

Very pleased with the result

Pattern: Magnolia Sweater Vest by Elizabeth Smith

Size: 234 sts.

Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted

Colour: Sapphire Heather