FO :: Modular Tomten Jacket ::

Mai 15, 2010 0 comments Article FO, knitting

I haven’t done much of Elizabeth Zimmerman’s pattern so far but I thoroughly enjoy her writing style and her practical and sensible approach to knitting. The modular Tomten Jacket for a small child seemed a good project to venture into EZ’s knitting world for the first time. Since I wanted to knit the jacket in Read More

FO :: Haapsalu Lace Shawl – Hearts in Estonia ::

April 27, 2010 0 comments Article eye candy, FO, knitting

Spring has really arrived in our neck in the woods and I am mighty glad for it. It’s so lovely to see all those trees in full bloom and the hyacinths, tulips, daffodils and not to forget those pesky dandelions, which are a pain in the neck. Our little vegetable patch seems to do nicely, Read More

FO :: Prairie Rose Lace Shawl ::

April 8, 2010 0 comments Article FO, knitting

This pretty shawl is finished for nearly 2 weeks now and I just haven’t gotten around to blog about it. It’s been a fun and fast knit and the yarn was a joy to work with. It came from Saffron Dyeworks on Etsy in an incredible teal colorway called ‚Aquarium‘. Details Pattern: Prairie Rose Lace Read More

Spring’s enlivening, lovely look

März 21, 2010 0 comments Aside misc

Outside of the Gate From the ice they are freed, the stream and brook, By the Spring’s enlivening, lovely look; The valley’s green with joys of hope; The Winter old and weak ascends back to the rugged mountain slope. From there, as he flees, he downward sends an impotent shower of icy hail Streaking over Read More

FO :: Miralda’s Triangular Shawl and more finished stuff ::

März 19, 2010 0 comments Article FO, WIP

It might not always seem that way if my recent blog posts are anything to go by but I’ve indeed been knitting away on all kinds of things and managed to complete a few of them. My latest infatuation has been a shawl pattern from the book „Knitted Lace of Estonia“ – Miralda’s Triangular Shawl. Read More

The Art of Letting Go or How to Master Russian Lace Spindles

März 6, 2010 2 comments Article spinning, technique, tools

Spring is slowly making an appearance in our neck of the woods. Very slowly indeed. After a few days of sunny weather and 8°C we’re back in the below zero region but thankfully no more snow on the ground. Still a bit of snow in the air and the occasional sleet shower though. Somehow winter Read More

Sunkissed – From Fiber to Yarn

Februar 13, 2010 0 comments Article spinning, yarn

Snow, snow and look! More snow. Still perfect weather for spinning, knitting and keeping warm next to the heater. Here's some yarn that got finished last week. I'm calling it 'Sunkissed' because someone on Ravelry commented it reminded her of well planted garden with all the flowers in bloom on a bright sunny day in Read More

Revised pattern :: Birch Leaf Shawl ::

Februar 5, 2010 0 comments Article free pattern, knitting

Back in 2005 I published a knitting pattern on my blog that was inspired by a pattern called ‚Birch‘ designed by Sharon Miller. But instead of being worked from the top down with 300 and some stitches to be cast on my shawl was worked bottom up. No more miscounting while trying to get slippery Read More

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