Cabled Goodness!

I thought it was time that I updated the blog as I have been slacking off a bit about doing updates as busy times set in around here with work and school being back in full force.  First up above is the cabled sweater I have knit for my nephew Felix.  It seems a bit washed out colorwise in this photo but is a much richer brown.
Pattern:  Little Cabled Wrap Sweater from Sublime The Eighth Little Handknit Book 649.
Size:  6-12 months
Yarn:  Dazzle, 2 balls (310 metres each)
Needles:  3.25mm and 4mm and a cable needle

I really enjoyed this pattern and the cables really show up well in this color.  I would knit this pattern again one day as it would be great for winter.  I am hoping on Tuesday that when I give it to Felix that it fits over his head (babies have such large heads for little people dont they).

Next up is the Fisherman's Pullover.  I really absolutely love this pattern and it is so easy to memorise.

Pattern: Fisherman's Pullover from 60 Quick Baby Knits
Yarn:  Dazzle, 2 balls (310 metres each) forest green
Needles:  3.5mm and 4mm and cable needle
Size:  12-18 months

I have really enjoyed each of these knits.  This one might be going to 1 of my nephews in New South Wales so hopefully he might get a bit of wear out of it this winter before it starts to warm up. 

I also started a garter stitch dress for a 12-18 month old to use up some Panda Magnum Soft in a light gray color from the book Just Baby by Rowan.  The pattern is called Swift and is all in garter stitch.  I thought the older size would be good as they dont start walking until around 10 months and up and it uses up more yarn that way.  I have nearly knit up 1 ball already so I am hoping by tonight to be up to the armhole shaping.  I have some other projects that have been sewn up but need buttons attached so they will be posted on here shortly. 

Paul is away for a week and a half doing some more work up bush, Lachlan has started his uni course, Isabelle has gone back to school and I have returned to my job too so things are a bit rushed at the moment but all good. 

I have been doing a bit of knitting whilst watching podcasts which is great, just like watching tv but it is about knitting.  After a while they seem like friends who pop by to visit.  I am hoping to hop onto a google VKN where you can actually sit down in front of the camera, knit and chat to lots of other knitters around the world.  I hopped on one a few weeks ago but didnt really enter into the conversation as I was a bit late.  Anyway that is it for now, have to get some ironing done and put the roast chicken on for dinner soon. 

Hope you all have a very lovely week!