On hold...

I know I haven't been very good at updating this blog in ages and ages. I guess I've just been busy or something. I have been knitting, and even managed to get some projects done, but at the moment all my knitting is on hold.

We have actually had some really nice weather this summer, and in June I brought my knitting to the park, and spent some time there reading and knitting and relaxing. It's a nice thing to do, you know. In the picture here, taken some time in June, I'm knitting on my shawl (which is almost done, I just need to fasten the yarn ends and block it) and reading the book Villskudd by Gudmund Vindland.

The reason for me not knitting these days is that I was in a car accident only five days ago. I'm happy to be alive and all that, but am still in great pain, and am eating pain killers. I feel tired almost all the time, and most things takes a bit of time.

I am looking forward to being so painfree I can knit again. I miss it!

March hat

The hat for March is done. Actually, it has been for a while, but I haven't gotten around to take a photo of it until now. But here it is, all done.



The pattern is "Hand made hat" by Made with Hands. I've used alpacka yarn, and it's ever so soft. Used less than 50 grams of yarn. Quite pleased, it's a nice hat. :)

First pair of socks!

I'm finally done with the first pair of socks I've ever knitted!



Thank you to Kattepus for all the help!

Yaaaaaarrrrn...

I went yarn shopping on Saturday. Normally I don't shop yarn without a specific project in mind. However, this time there was a big sale going on, and even though I bought a lot less than most others, I think I ended up with a big, and nice, catch:

Felted mittens.

In December it was my friends birthday, and as her gift she got to choose between homemade mittens, socks or hat of the colour of choise. She chose black mittens. So, in January I made these mittens for her. I haven't posted about it here before, as I wanted her to have them before I posted about them. Anyhow, here's the result:

February hat 2008

My february hat is done! I found it easier to knit than the January one. This hat project is actually fun. I mean, it's such a challange for me. :) I like it a lot!

New month, new hat...

I'm currently working on the February hat of the hat knit along. I think I'm getting the hang of the pattern as well. It's Lake Park Hat by Marnie MacLean. I'm knitting it round. I'm pretty curious to how it'll turn out.

Hat along 2008, January result

I finally managed to get my January hat done! I had a hard time as I managed to knit incorrectly so many times. I even managed to get a whole row of pattern incorrectly, but it was at the end, so I couldn't be bothered to knit back yet again to correct it.

The only thing that annoys me a bit is that I actually like the hat, but since I have such a small head, it's way too big. So, I guess I'll give it as a gift to someone at some point.

Gemma Beret on its way!

I know it seems like I never do anything according to this blog. The problem is, I forget to update. *laughs* I will try to get around to update about some stuff soon.

I'm currently knitting my first project using an Englsih pattern. I'm surprised about easy it is, as I thought it would be so hard to understand it. But with the help of a English to Norwegian dictionary online, as well as some clues from Kattepus (who's helpfull as always), it goes rather smoothly.

I'm knitting a Gemma Beret from Rowan. It doesn't go quickly, but I'm getting there. It's fun.

Status Quo:

My current projects:
- mittens in black yarn (birthday present for a friend of mine)
- socks (for me)
- a sweater I started ages and ages and ages ago. Haven't touched it for ever. My goal is to actually manage to get it done this year. ;)

To be started soon:
- hat for the hat knit along
- arm warmers for the arm warmers knit along