Showing posts with label test knit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label test knit. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

2011 - FO NO. 17


Girl's Red Cardi designed by Tikki
This cardigan was another test knit for Tikki.  I absolutely loved knitting this pattern for Isabelle.  I knit mine in Zara yarn, 9 balls to be exact which was great as I have had this yarn in my stash for quite a few years.  I now have 2 balls leftover to knit something lovely.  I have to say this is one of my favourite patterns with the simple lace front borders and the gatherings in the sleeves and waist area, very sweet and pretty.  I do hope that she releases this pattern soon so that you can all enjoy it and knit it for your little girls in your lives.  Thank you too for all the wonderful comments on the last test knit I did - I havent really had much time to respond to you all but I do hope to by the end of the weekend!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Vegies and A Little Bit More!

The mint is growing beautifully!

The lettuces havent been eaten by the snails (yet)

The bok choy is looking delicious already and my silverbeet are getting bigger.
The carrots have raised their little sprouts too in the last week!

The vegies are growing well with the showers we have been getting on a regular basis.  None today though so my washing could actually dry on the clothesline!  I cannot wait for the silverbeet to get bigger so I can eat some as I feel like I need more vegies at the moment.  We have all been missing Paul this week with him up in Charleton helping people rebuild their homes from the flood damage.  They need a lot of help and apparently there is only 1 plumber and 1 electrician up there at the moment so not a lot is being accomplished building wise.  Paul will be home for a few days and then back up there again to work on some more homes.

I have kept myself busy with work, household chores and of course knitting.  Some really lovely knitting books arrived this week which made me happy so I have a few projects planned from them.  I need to sew buttons on my Ditto cardigan and have Isabelle take a photo of it for me, maybe tomorrow.

I have also been doing some test knitting for Tikki.  The knitting is a bit slow going with all the ribbing but it is a lovely design.  I have also been knitting on another knit too which I hope to finish this week.  Hope your all having a nice cozy weekend!