NessaKnits Blog

Project scarf & American Gifts

So i haven’t blogged for about a week, which i feel a little naughty for not doing so sooner. But i have an excuse, Yes I Do. I’ve been starting new projects, one of which is Ysolda Teague’s Peak island Hood.

I started this project straight after the Ysolda night at Baa Ram Ewe where i also bought the yarn for it and new Addi Circulars. Cast on and started the scallop edging but then hit a curve ball with the instructions and ended up ripping out 3 times until i decided to face embarrassment and ask for advice. Which was greatly given too me by Sarah one of Ysolda’s friends (cheers by the way). After that there’s been no struggling and I’m steaming ahead.

Me and Lisa also got our photo’s on Ysolda’s blog which is pretty cool, I look a bit special in one due to me waving both arms in the air lol!!

Also most of this week I’ve been designing the rest of my new cowl pattern, Designing chart, Swatching and Test knitting so I’ve been a busy bee with that. I’ve also noticed I’m going to have to block the cowl out to define the stitches which i loath doing. It has to be done so i can’t really moan.

I also got a great present from America my partners mum went for her holidays and brought me back so knitting goodies such as some lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Yarn in hot pink and Hot Green, Which i have toy knitting plans for. Also some ‘Red Heart’ Baby Clouds yarn And lots of kool aid for dying my hand spun yarns Yea! ( Thank You Hazel).

And my last bit of news, I went on a crazy baking binge yesterday and bought a new book called ‘Cupcakes Galore’, Yes i decided to bake even though i haven’t done so for about 6 or so years. I have to say i impressed myself, I made a cupcake called ‘ Peanut Butter and Jam Swirl cupcakes’ I bought the ingredients and Baked my ass of and they turned out beautiful. There nearly all gone as well but it was worth the making. x