Funky hat

I came across this gorgeous hat while trawling blogs the other day. Isn't it fab? I've bought some yarn for it and will be making it for this autumn for a couple of people. Fun huh?

Here's the pattern if anyone else wants to give it a go.

A project for the caravan me thinks - I like easy patterns.

Mystery Stole

I have signed up to knit a mystery stole. This is my first venture into lace knitting so wish me luck!

My first big decision is which colour? The instructions say:
"The colors I recommend for this stole are solid, earthy, non-vibrant, non-variegated, non-fuzzy. ... This stole design and theme are best suited for black, white, pink, grey, green, etc. as long as it is not a primary, bright vibrant color. The only exception to this is if you were able to use a silver or gold yarn of some kind. Regardless, be sure to pick something you like and I’m sure the stole will be beautiful."

So - I have found a supplier of a suitable yarn but now need to choose my colour... Here are some pics - please let me know what you think.

Suede:


Sable:


Ruby:


Plum


Mahogony


Indigo


Copper


Basil


(All images taken from The Woolly Workshop )

Organising those needles

Now I have a fine stash of needles I need to sort the little tinkers out. So I was surfing the other night - a regular pastime - and came across the perfect thing. Isn't this just the perfect way to store circular needles?? And the patterns that they come on are gorgeous.. Go and have a look.

So when I can afford it do I go for a full matching set or do I get a clash of patterns?

Welcome to Knittianicus

I've never liked my blog name - so asked for some help with a name and the wonderful Tracy suggested Knittianicus to go with my commonly used user name and blog Pollianicus

So thanks Tracy - you rock.

Knit Stash

Labels
Originally uploaded by Pollianicus

I had all my stash out - was trying to sort out what I have and what projects I have in mind for them.

I was feeding Orla...

The house was quiet...

... and Ruaridh took the label off *every* ball of wool.

Oh. My. Goodness.

Ravelry

I cannot wait for Ravelry to be set up. It looks like it rocks. A place to store notes on projects, current, future and ongoing. Pictures of yarn galore and lots of information. The catch? It's too popular... so my status at the moment is:

• You signed up on July 14, 2007


• You are #16409 on the list.


• 10053 people are ahead of you in line.


• 2861 people are behind you in line.


• 31% of the list has been invited so far

This site looks like it is a victim of its own success before it has even launched. *grin*

Busy busy

I have a whole load of wool bought from a couple of places including HipKnits and from my holiday in Brittany.

I also have delved into the realm of hand spinning and have bought some roving and a drop spindle from Shunklies on Etsy.

When I get a moment I will take some photos of my stash as I need to work out what is going to be used for what.

You never know I may actually finish a project too...