January 2005 Archives

Last night I went to a Gala Dinner with the Bank. It was at Runnymede Hotel and Spa.

Party Time

The dinner was a black tie do so I put on my posh frock and so as not to get too chilly I took birch along.

Not bad for 1am this morning!

I had lots of lovely comments regarding Birch and even people asking if I "knitted to order"!

I have a second Gala Dinner in a couple of weeks - maybe I need a new shawl for that one - A Fiber Trends Shawl.

Decisions, decisions.

This week has seen 2 new knitting books added to me collection.

The first being Knitter’s Stash and the second For the Love of Knitting.

I haven't had a chance to have a good look through but from initial glances they both look to have some good knitting content in.

Off to mattress stitch Wildfell.

Happy Knitting

xx

I have finished knitting all the pieces for Wildfell. I had a hiccup with the pattern for the sleeves but after chatting it through with a couple of Rowanettes and emailing Jane Ellison I got to grips with them.

Here is a pile of knitted pieces waiting to be sewn together.

Wildfell pieces

This is one long cardigan so lots of mattress stitch but I am kind of feeling like it will be worth it. I have really got to like Wildfell whilst I have been knitting her.

Life is very busy at the moment so my knitting time has been light.

I was away last week-end in Brussels - my first trip on the Eurostar. This was an office trip and we had fun! Late nights did of course feature! Jane went to Brussels - she kept me warm. This cardigan is from A Yorkshire fable and is knitted in Rowan Yorkshire Tweed.

Jane in Brussels

Here are some more shots of Brussels.

Shopping Street

Chocolate Shop

Tin Tin

I cast on a pair of socks to take with me - a good portable project that doesn't take up much room in ones luggage and is light to carry around whilst doing the tourist bit.

Regia socks

I am knitting these in Mini Ringels 4 ply shade 05211 Blue Sea.

Tomorrow I am off to a Gala Dinner and I think "Birch" is going to make her debut around my shoulders - the perfect accessory for a black dress.

despite a slight glitch with one of the sleeves. I thought this Yorkshire Tweed was supposed to be quite tough!

Jane

I shopped with Jill and have buttons. Too late to sew on tonight - maybe tomorrow. Then I shall get a photo of me wearing Jane. I have tried her on and think she will be a good cardi to have in the wardrobe. I like the fitted shape of her.

I was studying the instructions for the edging of the Noro Scoop Neck cardigan which involves crochet - double chains. I shall do it. I have the buttons for this aswell, a choice of 2 sorts actually.

Scoop Neck Cardigan

I hope to make progress with Wildfell over the next week. I really need the garden table to photo what I have done of Wildfell as the pieces are long. We have had a lot of wind and rain over the week-end but we have some of these

Sunny Days

forecast for this week so you never know I may be able to find time to photograph outside.

Happy times.

Jane is doing well - she only has one arm attached but does have a second arm knitted and waiting to be attached.

Jane

I am really getting to like this cardigan and am cross with myself it has been hanging around for so long - I could have been wearing it.

The body and arms of Jane are knitted in Rowan Yorkshire Tweed Aran with the trim in Rowan Yorkshire Tweed 4 ply. I have used shade Tusk for the aran and Sheer and Barley for the trim.

I need 7 buttons and am hoping Jill will help me shop for these on Thursday.

Happy Knitting.

After many attempts at putting the zip in to York he is now finished.

York

I used Noro Kureyon shade 55 and the pattern is from Janes Ellison's book Noro Knits.

I am now working on the long outstanding button band and buttonhole band for Jane from Rowan's book Yorkshire Fable.

Happy Knitting.

Thank-you all for your lovely comments and emails about my coat.

2004 has drawn to a close.

I just want to say a personal thanks to all those that have read my blog throughout the year and to those who have posted some lovely comments.

I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas with those who matter most to you. Remember always to do the things you've dreamed of doing - life's too short not to. Enjoy yourselves!