Hello there,
Goodness it is cold out there folks. This southern hemisphere gal does not know what to do with herself it is so cold (for me anyway, I know it is much colder for others at this time). I hope December is going well for you, and you have lots of toasty knits to keep you warm. This week my aim is to wear as much knitwear as possible, usually all at once.
It has been a busy few weeks around here and I wanted to share some amazing and exciting projects I have been working on. First up these warm and toasty mitts are out in Knit Now this week. Crumpet are lightening fast to knit up from a single skein of chunky yarn. Perfect for warming your hands during this cold snap.
Copyright Dan Walmsley for Practical Publishing. Used with permission.
Next up an exciting client project I have been working was released yesterday. I am immensely proud to have been involved with this project. Eden Cottage Yarns has just released their first collection. The Bletchley Collection comprises of six fabulous designs in Victoria’s stunning Milburn 4ply, by Joanne Scrace. The BlueFaced Leicester and Silk blend is amazing to work with and the colours work so well with the vintage inspired designs.
I worked on the layout of the patterns and designed the book layout. It was a great project to work on and a fantastic team of people to work with. I think I might cast on a Baudot hat when a get a moment spare over the next few weeks. I love the inspiration behind the design. Pop over the Victoria’s | Eden Cottage Yarn blog to find out more about this brilliant collection.
Also – don’t forget that Jess from Ginger Twist Studio and I will be in Glasgow at The Queen of Purls this Saturday. Zoe has organised a great fundraising event and Jess will have all her amazing hand dyed yarn available to squish (and buy). The samples from Head to Toe will also be available for you to try on and I will have books and patterns for sale too. Hope to see you there.
Kinki Amibari Asymmetric Circular Needle. Photo copyright Tangled Yarn, used with permission.
I will be road testing these over the holiday break and will update you about my thoughts in the new year. If you want to know more about choosing knitting needles for sock knitting listen to my latest segment on the Shinybees podcast.
I have some more news coming later this week, including a round-up of next years workshops and another design (this time to warm your toes over the holidays).
Have a fantastic day.
Happy Knitting.
Clare
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Reblogged this on Cosmo and Knits and commented:
Just a quick reblog so I can find the lace slouch beret pattern … I plan to make this at some point in the new year.
Thanks. I love that hat too. I need to invent a time machine so I can have more knitting time.
I’m planning a trip to the Warner Brothers Studios for the Harry Potter Tour soon. If I can steal Hermionie’s Time Turner while I’m there, I’ll be sure to share it with you, then we can both have more knitting time.