Pattern name: Fern (Bregne) Sweater Published in: Ravelry and Knitting for Olive Designer: Pernille Larsen Yarn: Hjertegarn Merino Cotton and Filcolana Tilia Needles: 4mm & 3.5mm wooden circular Finished: April 2021 I have to say, that this sweater is probably the best thing I’ve ever knitted. Not only does it combine many of my favourite …
Let’s talk about nettles (and other plant fibres)!
As I mentioned in a previous post about my Ancasta Dress, the nettle (Urtica dioica) is – despite its mean reputation – the most underestimated and versatile little plant I can think of. I may be biased, since I have many warm memories related to nettles, in addition of course to the stingy and painful …
Mixed feelings and surprising turns – my Ancasta Nettle cable dress
Pattern name: Ancasta Published in: Laine Magazine, Issue 1 Designer: Meiju K-P Yarn: ONION Knit No. 3 Organic Wool + Nettles Needles: 4mm wooden circular & 3.5mm wooden DPN Finished: April 2020 As you might know at this point, knitting for me is not just a nice way to spend time and having something to …
Everyday is BiRTHDAY
Pattern name: BiRTHDAY Published in: Ravelry Designer: Ankestrick Yarn: Mayflower Easy Care Cotton Merino, colourway 207 (melange pink) Needles: 4mm wooden loop, 3,5mm wooden DPN’s Finished: January 2021 After a lifetime spent on sleeve island and running out of yarn approximately 5cm before the final cast-off, I don’t think I’ve ever been happier of an …
Just pain, no gain.
It has not been the best knitting times for me. I feel that I have unraveled more than actually knitted, and for the whole autumn I’ve only finished my Venezia shawl in November, and two small projects – a hat for my nephew and a cowl / neck warmer for my daughter . I ran …