Holy Bejeezus I need an update!
Posted by maguidhir on February 16, 2008
I’ve let two months slip by without one knitting blog post! Have I got a lot of knitting done in that time? Let’s tally them up and see…
Finished Projects
A Hat Fit for a Boyfriend (Husband, in this case) – Pattern Link
A few notes on this one: I had to knit it about an inch longer than the pattern called for in order for it to cover any ears! It also ended up being a little big, but not too big so that it wouldn’t fit my husbands head. I would probably knit 10 less stitches around next time. And there will be a next time, because I love the hat 
And it was so quick and easy. It would be a great project for a first time knitter, if you wanted to skip the usual first project (a scarf).
Herringbone Mittens – Pattern Link (pdf)
I knit these for my mother-in-law for Christmas, and I’m so happy to hear that she likes them a lot. She even bought a scarf to match them. I’m pretty happy with they way they turned out.
Finnish Socks
I’ve posted on these before, but not with a photo of the finished project. These were knit for my father-in-law, mostly because he’s 1/2 Finnish – and loves anything having to do with Finland. It’s been reported that he’s worn and washed them at least once already – which is pretty good since they’re not machine washable. While visiting them in Minnesota this month, he mentioned more than once that he’s going to send a picture of them to his friend in Finland to confirm that they are actually Finnish inspired. I’m fairly confident that they’ll pass the test. Nancy Bush says they will anway.
Newly Started Projects…
Almost Famous Luggy Bonnet
This was supposed to be a (January) birthday present for my neice, Anja. But her big day was over a month ago, and since it’s so big anyway, I may just have it be a Christmas gift this year. It is obviously not finished, and looks a lot bigger than it actually is – because it was not knit in the round, and it needs to be sewn together. I still have lots of yarn left, so I may make another one for her soon-to-be baby sister, only done in the round. It was fun to knit!
“Still Going” Projects…
Diamond and Smocked Baby Blanket
Not much to say about this one, it’s still going…
Hopefully my next update will not be so far away.
Car said
Wow, you’re so productive. NOT like me.
I did finish all but one leg of that little bear. I have lots of projects I want to do, but that damn yoga mat bag is still hanging over my head! Maybe I just need to accept that I won’t finish it anytime soon so I can get on with my other ideas….
Car said
By the way, that hat will be SO cute!
maguidhir said
I can’t wait to see your finished bear, and eventually the yoga mat bag
I always start new projects while I’ve got other never-ending projects going – like that stinking crocheted blanket I started like 4 years ago…I should probably learn how to crochet again.
TC said
Could you please let me know where you got the pattern for the Finnish socks? I’m of Finnish descent and I received a pair of similar-looking socks from my great-great aunt years ago. I’d love to make a pair but I haven’t yet found a pattern, and your socks are the closest thing I’ve seen yet (especially that wacky heel!). Thanks for any help you can provide.
maguidhir said
TC,
Yes! I’m sorry that I didn’t post it in the first place! It’s from a book called Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear by Nancy Bush. And I didn’t post which yarn I used either, so I’ll list that now as well. I used Knit Picks Telemark in the colors Skyline (1 skein I think) and Cream (3 skeins). Hope that helps! I would love to see a picture of the socks that you received from your great-great aunt!
Betsy