Knitted sweater

 A little while ago I was inspired by Tracey to knit a sweater for myself. The first for years.
 I knitted once a sweater when I was 16 (at that time was oversized fashion, so easy to knit something for myself, you took a big size and it always fits) After that I discovered sewing and I didn't knit for a longgggg time.

Back to this sweater.
I chose for Holst Garn Supersoft yarn.
I'm really fond of Shetland yarn after my experience with my fair isle cowl 
It's the feel, the smell, the sheep, the nature of shetland what I like.

I found a nice pattern at Ravelry.
So I started with knitting a gauge swatch in two color combinations.
I measured my body so I could choose the right size. (this time oversized isn't fashion :-/ )
In my opinion I did everything to make the sweater fit at the end.  I don't like the idea of knitting for weeks and the sweater won't fit at all (or if I don't like it) 

I started somewhere around May 14.

Two days ago.

Washed and blocked. For two days I didn't dare to try it on. I was so afraid it didn't fit or if it didn't suits me.....

Worried for nothing. 

I love it! 

I love the model with pleats at the front, the little shaping on the waist, the neckline, the yarn, the color and the lightweight.

I followed almost the complete pattern size M.

 I only makes it a little longer because I'm tall and I changed the neckline a little bit. 

Yarn: Holst Garn Supersoft

color: Vintage Heather (blue), Pebble(grey)

Needlesize: 4mm

Pattern: Folded by Veera Välimäki (found on Ravlry)

Inspiration for strips and color: Rililie

Lucy

Quiltmania

I'm so happy with the publication of my nine patch quilt in Quiltmania issue 107

They took a wonderful picture of it in a beautiful kitchen in which I could live. 

Lucy

Wrap-me-up Puppy

DD2 asked me if I could knit this 'Wrap-me-up-puppy' for her. 

It is a pattern from Susan B Anderson. I love her knitting designs. 

I have to admit that knitting this puppy was a challenge for me.

 First I choose the wrong yarn for this project. It was to thin.

With the second yarn I was more pleased. (It still can be better) 

The book is in English. The projects are all so cute. 

And after all I learned a lot about english knitting terms and how to knit them. 

Lucy

I used Katia Merino Classic.(which I had already in my stash)

The little blanket was a left over yarn from years ago!

Walk

Kastanje (chestnut)

 Bathing in the sun. (tho it is still cold I think)

This tree is almost eaten by creatures/insects. Looks like a sceleton. 

Zandviooltje

Never get bored of these Scottish highland cattle.

This one is impressive blond.

The coast.

Duindoorn

After this long walk it was a big pleasure find this beautiful yarn in my mailbox. 

Thank you Ann.

Lucy

Lambing mitts

I finished my 'lambing mitts'. 

Since I don't have lambs ;-) I found a perfect way to use them when I take pictures during 

the cold.

It is a great pattern and very easy to knit. 

Tolt Yarn's blog is very inspiring. They went recently to Iceland. Take a look at the beautiful pictures they post on their blog. 

I used for my lambing mitts yarn from Drops: Nepal/color 7139 grey green 65% wool 35% alpaca

Lucy

Nestling

I placed these threads from my knitting project random 

in my garden for the birds who are busy with building their nests.

As you can see this big tit appreciates them very much. It is so fun to watch him busy. 

What a colorful nest she is going to have.  

(pictures taken through my window)

Lucy

Finished

After weaving in all threads and sewing the ends together I can call this project finished.

I used a circular needle (addi) size 3mm.

Yarn: Holst Garn Supersoft. 

This yarn is available in more than 100 colors. It's a fingering weight shetland wool. Because of the spinning oil the yarn feels a bit thin and coarse but after a few washings the yarn becomes softer, gentle and more fluffy. Even after the first washing I noticed already a big difference.

I cast on 120 stitches and 

I knitted 3 rows stockinette stitch then a pattern from the book '200 fair isle motifs' by Mary Jane Mucklestone (is ook verkrijgbaar in het nederlands) then 3 rows stockinette stitch. Repeat till desire length. 

I used patterns from the book which are divisible by 120.

I knitted two handed by this technique from philosopher wool

Look at this picture. It's my last finished quilt top and my cowl. Isn't it fun. Color and pattern has everything to do with mood ;-)

Lucy

Almost

Almost finished

Lucy

Strips

A little while ago Tracey posted a link on her blog which is very interesting.

My eye was set on a simple but beautiful quilt on a bed.
(It was a only few seconds but enough for me)

a screenshot of the quilt 

I mentioned Tracey on the quilt. She loved it too and came to the splendid idea to make this quilt together. So we started cutting strips for each other and have sent it over the pond!

Strips for her.

and strips from her.

I sewed them random together in different widths.

 Finished top.

 The wind wasn't cooperated with me, but you get the idea :-)

As soon as it is quilted I promise to show up with a better picture.

Folded and ready to baste. I love this quilt very much.

Lucy

Knitting

My fair isle knitting sample  < click

Lucy