Category Archives: Knitting

Baby Blanket – Shades of Pink

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

So here is an update on the progress of the baby blanket I’m making for a friend. Here are the squares so far. There are still some ends to sew in, not my favourite part, but something that has to … Continue reading →

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WWKIP Day 2013 – At the beach

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

So here is a how our WWKIP Day went at the beach……. Fernanda brought along her finished blanket made from Noro yarn. This is an amazing piece of art don’t you think, GORGEOUS. My WIP, a baby blanket, this is one … Continue reading →

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WWKIP Day 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013 by

This year my knitting group, Tricotadeiras do Porto, has decided to go knit at the beach, which is where we will be this afternoon. We’ll be at the “Edificio Transparente” in Matosinhos (it’s to the left of Castelo de Queijo … Continue reading →

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Baby Blanket

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

A friend is having a little girl later this year, so I’m busy making a little baby blanket to welcome the little one. I’m using Rosarios Merino Land in various shades of pinks. For now this is all I’m showing, … Continue reading →

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Test Knit Clayoquot Sound Scarf

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

Another test knit, this time it’s a cable and lace scarf using a provisional cast on construction. The testing requirements were for one border and 5 repeats of the center section. This is just a little preview of what’s to … Continue reading →

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TEST KNIT Cabell Shawlette

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Here’s my latest finished item, another Test Knit. This time it’s a shawlette, so really just to warm up the neck and shoulders. I used Malabrigo Lace in Tortuga 118, Pearl 36 and Sunset 96 with 4mm needles. I had … Continue reading →

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In the Groove

Posted on May 26, 2013 by

Yet another Stephen West pattern. I used Abuleita 3-ply that I got from La Maison Bisoux last year when I visited. I supersized my shawl as I still had plenty of yarn left over. The grey cables are as written in … Continue reading →

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2013 Knitting Meet Up – May

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

So today I headed over to Ovelha Negra in the morning to sit and chat with Joana after lunch went down to the monthly Knitting Meet Up. My test knit, I’m using Malabrigo Lace in Tortuga 118 (dark grey), Pearl 36 (light … Continue reading →

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Autumn Gold

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

I mentioned before that this is turning into a Stephen West year, well here’s another one of his creation. I used a skein of Noro given to me by Fernanda and some Dona Maria (merino & silk blend). The pattern, Matalouse, is … Continue reading →

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Grey Punk

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

This was a test knit a while back (December 2012) for Liz Abinante, but I only now got around to taking photos. It’s just missing it’s button, I still haven’t found the right one.

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