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November 20th, 2023

11/20/2023

Festive Sleepers

I had a ball of nice melange yarn which I used for the top of these short socks. The sole was made of purple left over yarn. Pattern: Garter Stitch and Cable. These sleepers are great for the holiday season.
For another pair of winter sleepers, click on the image.

October 28th, 2023

10/28/2023

October. Peacock Chic Cap

The Autumn palette is warm, rich, earthy and vibrant, and stretches from leaf greens to old gold,
and from every shade of peacock to soft clay pinks.

Choice of colour:
Peacocks have a great variety of colors in their plumage, and the colors named 'peacock blue' also come in significant variety. I chose it for its magnificent bluish green shade - one of my favourites.

Yarn: Vento d'Italia, top-line knit

2 balls of Italian Angora Rabbit (70%fluff rabbit, 30% nylon)

50 grams each - 350 meters each

The hat is knitted with 4 strands together

Needles: 3,5 mm

Pattern: Fisherman's Rib

I used this yarn to make an earflap cap. There are several ways of how to knit this kind of hat. Some knitters do it from the top. Some add a visor. I think the one I used was the easiest. You start with the earflaps. Then you cast on what you need for the front and the back and keep knitting. Finally, you shape the top. I didn't use circular needles - that is why my hat has a seam. It is visible but looks neat and nice.

You can attach a pompom to make it more adorable and trendy.

Other hats are here

Click on image above to see another ear flap hat.

Proud as a peacock :-)

My next challenge is to learn how to knit the peacock lace stitch.

Happy
knitting
in the fall!

September 2023

9/30/2023

September Scarf

This scarf was made in the spring, but look at these colours! Aren't they beautiful for fall?

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Happy knitting!

August 18th, 2023

8/18/2023

August, go green.

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July 29th, 2023

7/29/2023

July. Dragonfly

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June 28th, 2023

6/28/2023

Fly, Butterfly, fly ...

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May 30th 2023

5/30/2023

Knitted Blanket for Zoey's Baby Doll

Zoey has turned five years old this year. Happy Birthday, dear Zoin'ka.
One of her presents was a baby doll and a blanket.

I knitted this small blanket from Cotton. The colours are Zoey's favourite, especially purple.

When Zoey was born, she got a similar 'real' blanket.
Click on the image below to go to 'May Dreams' 2018 Newsletter for more photos and info.

March-April 2023

4/12/2023

Toronto "Easter Island"

The 'Fantastic Infinity Scarf' inspired by the knitting shop in Florida is now enjoying the spring weather in Toronto :-)

I wore that soft and warm scarf/shawl on Easter Sunday to Centre Island.

Happy Easter!
Happy Knitting!

February 2023

2/28/2023

February in Florida Fantastic Infinity Scarf

I saw this beautiful shawl in a really nice yarn shop in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - Knit or Knot Yarns.
I loved the design, the yarn, and the name - Infinity Shawl.

The yarn I purchased there was amazing:
Pure Merino Wool - 100% Virgin Wool
150g - 600m
(click on the image of the shop to 'go there')

The producer of yarn is Katia, a company from Spain
(click on the image on the left to go to Katia's website)

It was also one of the rare cases when I got the pattern from the store as well and followed it.
The needles were, as recommended, size 4, 1/2.

I started knitting it in Florida and finished it in Toronto.
I am very happy with this project.
Pics will be posted shortly :-)

January

1/25/2023

January. White Yarn Knits.

2022 Stylish Mittens - Click on the image below to see more pics

2021 Snowy Hoodie - Click on the image below to see more pics

2019 Winter White - Click on the image below to see more pics