2012

Happy New Year Everyone!

I must admit that the 'proper' Christmas-feeling did not make it's way to me, mostly because the NOT so 'Christmassy' weather. At least that is what I blame it on.
Anyway, we celebrated Christmas in Sweden - looking as above... Yet another 'El Hatto Negro' this time for my brother. It is a truly great pattern, but however much I extend it, it never seems to be enough. The hat 'draw itself together' when worn, so make it much longer than stated - is my advise.

During the holiday I got some knitting done - even though the finishing bits missing - weaving in ends and blocking...

First out - Inspira Cowl (Ravelry link).

Yarn: Debbie Bliss, Donegal Tweed and Drops Delight. Both bought at Nest, in Crouch End London.

I followed the MESA ROCK pattern, but decreased 20 st three times to get a tighter ending.

New Year was met in Leeds while knitting 'Avery Cowl' with Fibre Company's Acadia colour Kelp from Loop in Islington London.

As I said: Still blocking to come...

Now I have Stolen Stitches cardigan Trilo on the needles. Fingers crossed for a lovely cardi. At least the yarn is - Manos del Uruguay Silk blend, colour Taurus.

Looong time ago...

During half-term - which was a really long time ago... - I had the chance to go for a few walks all by myself! My favorite place is along the canal - a substitute to the archipelago of Gothenburg that I miss so much. Water is what my soul needs - comes rain, comes shine.

Another walk is across fields and into the woods.

(Holly that gave me a pre-taste of Christmas.)

A few things have been produced as well. Here are a couple of 'Heavy Babies' that have found new homes in kindergartens in Cambridge and Kings Langley as a 'thank you' for welcoming me to visit them. Another little one was also donated to the Winter Fair at the kindergarten where I work. All this was possible thanks to my lovely cousin M who sent me a whole load of velour fabric. Thank you so much!

As my son Elliot learns knitting now in Class 1 in Kings Langley, Zak must of course also show off his talent...

Winter hats for the boys using this WONDERFUL pattern.

...and finally of this belated and rather long post - a Nativity Scene I made and donated to the Advent Fair at our Steiner School in Kings Langley. It was very appreciated and I was very pleased that it went to a family in my son's Class 1.

Lettuce Knit Armwarmers

Lettuce Knit Armwarmers, knitted in Berocco from Loop. (True colour more purple than blue...)

A bit of sewing

Made some long sleeve shirts for the boys recently...

...and a skirt for me - made of an old apron. (photographed on a quite blustery day...)

Via Monster Arkivet, I found this lovely and inspiring blog - where you now can be one of the lucky one to win a 'Pippi Hat'. Fingers crossed.

Graduation

This is me today on my graduation in Plymouth. I didn't really had much of an idea of how it would be or feel, but I can tell you that it did feel great. It was a very special day and made my studies feel even more important and well worth it.


... and here are two graduates still to come...

The Hoe in Plymouth where the Graduation Ceremony was held.

Waldorf Dolls for Playgroup

Before the summer holiday, I promised to make a couple of new Waldorf Dolls to the Playgroup at the Steiner School I work. So here are now the new friends ready to play with our playgroup children.

A Japanese girl in her new kimono.

'Heavy Baby' from this pattern - filled with Lavender scented millet.

FO's

Cardigans for my boys. Pattern: Wonder Years Toddler/Child Cardigan.

Yarn: Malabrigo 

Yarn: Shilasdair

MiA's Mystery shawl finished in lovely Malabrigo Sock, colour Archangel. 

An Old Oak Tree and A Present

Two happy boys in a funny old oak tree - almost as in Pippi Langstrump's stories.

Another of Stickfrossa's Ponchonette. This time knitted in Drops Merino Extra Fine and will be sent off to friend J today.

Shawls blocked

... and ready to be wrapped for gifts.