I know, the kits are expensive...the yarn is really nice, Kim Hargreaves designs are fabulous. Real, wearable knits. So, the big question...will I get another?
Yes, probably. I am waiting for the fall preview...oh I can't wait!
Now, on to gift knits.
This one is suppose to be a Christmas knit for the new niece, due in September...
I decided on Debbie Bliss's Cable and Moss Stitch Jacket.
I couldn't make up my mind on the size I wanted to knit...I eventually decided to make if for this winter and spring...around 3-6 months. The pattern's smallest size is 6-12, so there is a little adjusting to do, not a big deal for baby knits...there is no real shaping to work out.
I am using a superwash wool...Tessa is the brand, I think (I'll double check later). Not loving this yarn...is feels a little crunchy...like it has acrylic in it...hopefully it will all work out in the wash!
Another knit I keep thinking about are these fingerless mitts...really loving these! I may knit them for a belated birthday gift...and then a pair for me!
7 comments:
You've motivated me to get started with *my* Christmas gifts now, too!
I recently read your knitting marathon last fall with your holiday gifts. It scared me into getting started now, because I knit nowhere near as fast as you do!
Great now I'll feel guilty if I don't start my Christmas knitting soon. The mitts are really nice.
I made that jacket, and it turned out so big. Luckily the length was okay, but I did find the width could have been slimmed down a bit. Isabelle still loved to wear it though, and it is quite cute. Happy knitting.
I love that jacket so far, great pattern.
It looks good so far.
Oh, this is coming along so fine - what a great pattern, and I love the color of the yarn you're using! Looking forward to seeing more of it!
I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes for you, because it's one I'd like to do as well. Just now I'm finishing up the cabled hoodie from that book, with no trouble found except that the trim around the hood is made with a seam which strikes me as unnecessary when it can be done as one long strip. Occam's razor of knitting: the design with the fewest seams is probably the right one.
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