Rikke Hat

Do you remember? I wanted to offer my Cladonia Shawl, but the colors didn't appear to be right for my recipient. We finally found this pattern/yarn combo, and now it's finished, ready to be offered. I hope she will like the softness of the wool, and the gentle shape of this hat. Hope this humble hat will bring her a little comfort as well.

A sea of Garter Stitch...

 Pattern: Rikke Hat by Sarah Young.

Yarn: Malbrigo Yarn, Silky Merino, Cape Cod Grey. 0.95 skein.

Needles: Addi Turbo Circular 4.5mm & 5.5mm in magic loop.

Mods: Simply shortened the total lenght to fit my recipient's head better (she is a very thin and delicate lady)

About the Pattern: The pattern is nicely written and very easy to follow. I learned a new technique: the Twisted German Cast-On, very nice for knits that need stretch. I might use it for socks as well. I don't really like knitting garter stitch in the round as the beginning of the round is pretty noticeable (any tricks?). I particularly love the tighter brim followed by the lovely drape of the hat's body. Sometimes, it can be just as simple.

About the Yarn: This yarn was a gift from Elise (thanks again!). The color is really beautiful (this is the kind of semi-solid shade I love), but the yarn seems very fragile. As it is single plied, I expect quite a lot of pilling if used for a sweater or gloves. If you use it for the first time, be warned that it might grow a lot after the first wash (wash your gauge!) and the thick and thin texture might upset you as the knitted fabric (especially in garter stitch) is not what we can call, even. Other than that, the yarn is wonderfully soft and has a beautiful silky sheen, I enjoyed knitting it quite a lot.

Modeled by my mum who (of course!) already requested the same pattern for her. It's the first time she actually likes a knitted hat!

Frogathon

While some knitters are busy knitting for the Ravellenic Games, I'm desperatly trying to knit the Color Affection Shawl for several weeks. Desperatly, because I have already casted on and frogged so many times that I'm wondering if one day, I'll be able to wear this shawl.... I don't understand why a simple garter stitch shawl can be so challenging. For the moment, I wasn't able to knit any further than row 5....  Has this happened to you already?

In despair, I casted on a sock. Socks are easy, fast and reliable. 

Socks are good.

Hello!

Hope you are all doing well. The move went very well, and now I'm on holiday between here and there. I'll go back to my new home in September and am already thinking about knitting and crocheting for my new place.

I thought I'd have more time to knit, but actually, since 3 weeks, I haven't done much.

The pattern is Rikke Hat. I hope to finish it as soon as possible, as it is a gift. I'm also about to be late for July's Sock Club - 7 days left! - (Baby socks might be the solution).

Hope you're enjoying your summer. :)

Busy, busy...

Hello dear Readers,

How are you?

Sorry for such a long silence, but actually thinks are busy here: I'm moving! 

After days and days of disappointing and crappy visits, moments of despair and distress, I finally found my new home! I don't have any pictures yet, but believe me, it's a lovely, luminous and clean little nest! I'm sooo happy to leave my actual apartment. The move is scheduled for the day after tomorrow!!!

Thankfully A. is here to help. I had to hide most of my stash and knitting books in cardboard boxes before he arrives so that I don't appear as crazy-about-knitting as I am in reality. (this is a secret between you & me ok?) I have been packing for days now, (packing and sorting) and I'm astonished by how much yarn and haberdashery items a knitter can carry.... 

The visible part of the iceberg....

After that, I'll be free to leave for the hole summer, all warmed up by the idea of this lovely home waiting for me in September.

I'll catch up with your blogs and write back soon, once in holiday, with some knitting and hopefully a sock pattern for you. Until then, have a lovely knitting time and enjoy this beautiful summer!