Cable Raglan Sweater

 I saw this pattern during a Debbie Bliss promotion and I had the urge to knit it.

Thankfully I had suitable yarn lying around so I didn't have to splash out.

I knitted it with Paintbox Wool Blend Worsted.

Now, when I ready through the pattern and looked at the measurements and the amount of stitches I was supposed to cast on, I looked rather puzzled. Or flabbergasted. The first thing I said was bloody hell, this is a tent. 😱 I mean, I like my sweaters a little loose but not like that.

I cast on the size I first thought I was going to knit. I help up what I cast on and nope! Size down, nope, size down, still nope. Another size down and OK that looks about right. 2 weeks later I was finished and put it on the first time and it fits perfectly. Still a little loose but certainly not a tent.

Yoke Sweater

 Baby Yoke Fairisle Sweater, Purple and Grey

Lang Yarns, Aran

SOLD

7 Brothers Socks Pt2

 I bought a selection of Novita 7 Brothers yarn to make a few lovely warm socks.

7 Brothers Socks Pt1

 I bought a selection of Novita 7 Brothers yarn to make a few lovely warm socks.

WYS Aran Socks

 The first pair of Aran weight socks.

Yarn: WYS  Aire Valley Essential Aran

 

Cable Hoodie

And another one finished.

The pattern is free from Novita Knits

The yarn is again Aldi So Crafty Aran 400g

Colour: Claret Red

I used pretty much exactly 800g for the largest size.

Mustard Cables

 Probably the most inexpensive jumper I ever made.

Love it!! 💖

Yarn: Aldi So Crafty Aran 400g

Colour: Mustard

Pattern: Hayfield Bonus Aran 7138

For the largest size tunic length and long sleeves I needed about 650g

Aire Valley Socks

Hot off the needles.

Some socks made of WYS Aire Valley yarn.

These were finished super fast too.

I knitted a few thicker socks because it was really chilly. Besides I can wear these without slippers when it gets warmer.

Nordic Hat's Galore

So, actually the first 2 hats were supposed to be 2 more xmas presents for hubby. But he walked into the livingroom and asked, are you making a hat for me? 😍

Well, I couldn't say no. 😆

They are both made from Paintbox Simply Aran

The pattern is from here

available in Spanish, English and Dutch

This is my hat made from Stylecraft Special Aran

The pattern is free from here

Fairisle Sweater 2

I had to make one for myself 😄

The pattern is free from Bernat #429

Fair Isle Yoke Pullover

The yarn I used is Stylecraft Special Aran

Fairisle Sweater

Then I had this idea to make a sweater for hubby for xmas.

Something that looks xmassy but isn't too extreme.

I found this Paintbox pattern but it was made for Aran wool mix. Hubby is usually fine with max 20% wool but this was 50/50 and I never used it so I didn't want to risk it.

I bought Paintbox Simply Aran instead. According to the yarn the tension was the same. I had my doubts though.

I casted on the first sleeve, knitted a few rounds and immediately noticed it would turn out too big. I knew there was another pattern a basic sweater.

A little bit of calculating and measuring and less than 7 days later the jumper is finished.

Cable Cardigan

Bought this as yarn/pattern pack from Deramores.

They are still 2-4 days slower in handling orders than other suppliers.

Anyway, the pattern stated 2 400g balls. I made the size 44/46 and ran out of yarn half way up the second sleeve. Sadly, Deramores gives a crap if you urgently need another ball of the same dye lot.

I then got in touch with Stylecraft/Spectrum Yarns who did not have any of the dye lot either but they sent me a sample so I could check if the dye lot they had would match. And it did and then sent me a ball free of charge. I believe it was their mistake in the first place. Because my knitting tension was spot on and I measure exactly what the pattern requires. So it can't have been me using too much yarn. Besides I didn't knit the largest size which also only required 2 balls.

So I finally finished it a week ago.

 Pattern Stylecraft 9554 Cardigan, Snood & Hat

Special Aran with Wool 

Colour: Duck Egg Nepp 2429