Sweet Stripes #1 is complete, with its mate currently on the needles. I’m not too far into the second sock, though they’re pretty straightforward to knit, and addicting once you begin, so hopefully progress will be swift.
Still reading Agnes Grey. I also recently ordered this knitting book from the library. I’m not keen on the patterns it provides, but am going to try following the instructions on different techinques used in colour knitting, and also try some of the grids.
I have knit using intarsia before, but my tension was terrible and the colourwork came out bumpy and uneven. I would like to improve this skill before I attempt anything intricate.
Spring has finally sprung—(if only the warm temperatures would stay!) and a couple of days ago, Mum, Sister, and I decided on a hike. We’re blessed to be surrounded by a plethora of hiking trails, and the one we chose was just as picturesque as the others. While on our hike we spotted Trilliums, alongside Forget-Me-Not’s, and Birch Trees.
Our cherry tree too, has burst into bloom, with its milky petals displayed wonderfully against a blue spring sky.
Joining Ginny on Yarn Along.
Your sock is beautiful!!! I have that exact book that I need to pull of the shelf and use, thanks for the nudge:)
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Thank you! I am looking forward to learning Fair Isle.
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Love your socks, they are going to be cozy warm! Such beautiful photos, I miss the mountains 🙂
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The socks look awesome! I need to work on color knitting – I get scared of using more than one ball of yarn at a time 🙂
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I agree, colour knitting sounds intimidating–but the finished product is so beautiful that I’m determined to learn!
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So many pretty pictures on the blog – both of nature and yarn!
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Thank you! My mum is the photographer in our house!
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Those sock colors are so fun! I can see why the knitting would go fast.
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Grateful for where we live too, and happier still to be walking with you!
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What a gorgeous post! These photos are so beautiful! Thank you for the book recommendation – I would love to get to know color knitting more!
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Thank you! My mum took the pictures. I love your sweater, “Journey”! Wonderful name for it too!
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A hike and pretty socks. Both lovely as can be.
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Thank you!
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Gorgeous photos! I love the socks, especially the fun contrast of cabling on the body but not the heel and toe.
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Thank you! They’re quite fun to knit!
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I love that stitch pattern you’re using for your socks, looks really pretty. The yarn colours are lovely too, great work
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Thank you so much!
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Great socks!
So many happy colours 🙂
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Thank you! Your socks and mittens are absolutely gorgeous! I love the colourwork!
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