Knitting In The North

FO: Buttercup

 

Before I inundate you with holiday stories & pictures, I thought I'd show off my great knitting accomplishment - all those hours in the truck motivated me to finish up my Buttercup!  It feels so good to have a finished knitting object - it's been a while.

 

 
  
Particulars:

 

Pattern -  Buttercup

Yarn - Berroco NaturLin, Navy (I think) 7 skeins

Needles - US 5 & 6 Denise Interchangeables

Notes/Modifications - I knit the size S for this pattern,  and didn't do any major modifications, other than shortening the final length by several repeats.  The yarn was an awesome choice for this pattern, the finished fabric drapes beautifully, is fairly soft, and breathes wonderfully.  The neckline is a tad low, compared to how I usually dress, but seems flattering (and shows off my family birthstone necklace, too).  I especially enjoy how back of the neck is gathered, and the way it drapes down the back.  As time goes by, I find the knits that I love to wear are the simplest ones, and this one fits the bill - a bit of lace, some simple shaping, and lots of stocking stitch.

 

 

 

 

My favourite part of the whole "photo shoot" was Liam's contribution...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  

9,000km later...

We've been there and back again...  Arrived home safely, with much to tell and share - soon!

 

 

Sweet Things

I've been delving into crochet in the last few weeks, and whipped up a pair of these little booties in no time flat.  I had forgotten how very fast crochet can be next to knitting (although I still prefer the look of knitted fabric).

 

I found the pattern here, and used some Mission Falls 1824 cotton I had floating around, along with some buttons from the good ol' thrift store. 

 

I leave tomorrow for our Epic Adventure, so things will be quiet here over the next few weeks.  I  grumbled about the timing of this trip, wishing we were traveling in August rather than now, but am so grateful for the way things have worked out.  My aunt passed away on Tuesday, after a long and painful illness, and I will be able to be with my mom and other distant family members for the funeral, which is such a blessing.

 

Please keep us in your thoughts as we travel, separately and together, and I will pop in with updates if I am able along the way.