Cloud Tristan Hat

After finishing the Cloud cardi, there was still some yarn left over that had been ripped out at least 3 times

I didn't want to throw it out so decided to make a ribbed hat where the wrinkles wouldn't be too noticeable and I could easily weave in the ends






I had more than enough for this simple hat
It knitted up quickly

I used 4 mm needles as recommended in the pattern and I knit tightly

The advantage of the rib pattern is that it could stretch more

I could have used 3.75mm as it fits without stretching and the yarn is relatively thin

I still have 3.5 balls of unused yarn. Maybe a little sweater for Miss B?
I am putting my needles away for a bit and will see how I feel for next winter

Pattern: Tristan Hat by DROPS Design
Size: 129 sts
Yarn: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes
Colour: 23432 Cloud

Cloud Rhona Cardi

This has had very chequered start to life

I bought a pattern from Knitpicks for a Fiddlehead Cardigan
I loved the intricate cables and the all over design
Well there were numerous errors in the pattern
I did get an updated version so ripped out the partial sleeve and started again. 
This time I don't know if it was me or the pattern but I could not get it right so once more a sleeve ripped out.  Put everything away for some months

Decided to try using an old raglan sleeve pattern and adding the cable pattern to that .  
At least this time it all worked out and I had all the pieces for the cardigan
Then I  stopped to check the measurements
Oh my I am not that slim!!!  I had not allowed enough for the extra for the cables
So once again ripped it all out

This time I decided to just buy another pattern
So it became the Rhona Cardigan
The pattern is clear and easy to follow. The measurements all match

I am disappointed that the cables on the front don't meet the cables on the back but am not about to rip everything out again.  The yarn wouldn't stand for it!!

I went up several sizes as the sleeves are very slim. They fit but do feel tight.  Will they loosen with wearing?  I do hope so 
I was knitting to gauge but didn't block to full size as it would be too big

I love a cream Aran style cardigan.

For my taste the fabric is very loose with a 4.5mm needle. I would rather have used a size smaller needle but wasn't going to try to alter anything this time around


Pattern: Rhona by Glenna C
Size: 126 sts
Yarn: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes
Colour: 23432 Cloud