Savery Knitting

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Quick Knits

Week 51 = And so it continues...

Day 4 = December 20, 2014

My internet connection is very hit or miss tonight so I will be quick. There is less than a week until Christmas. Here are some quick knits that your friends and family will love.

Beans the Cat Knitting Pattern by Linda Dawkins

Arm Knit Infinity Scarf by Simply Maggie

Bluebird of Happiness by Sara Elizabeth Kellner

Frilly, Flirty, Saucy Swirls Knit Scarf by Red Heart Design Team

Knitted and Felted Ornaments and Garland by Leigh Radford

Quick Cabled Cowl by Gabrielle O'Leary

Knitting Quickly,

Victoria

Friday, December 19, 2014

Fabulous Friday - Aran Heirloom Blanket

Week 51 = And so it continues...

Day 3 = December 19, 2014

This is the time of year when I wish I had the patience to knit a blanket to wrap around myself. I have knit many a baby blanket... and I mean MANY. I started a few large blankets, but never got far or even come close to finishing one. For now this item will remain on my Wish List.

Aran Heirloom Blanket

by Deborah Newton

by graylagran

Flickr

Other people's projects:

My very own aqua heirloom blanket

Aran Heirloom Blanket

Knitting Blankets,

Victoria

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Birthday Knitting

Week 51 = And so it continues...

Day 2 = December 18, 2014

Today is my Aunt's birthday. I knit her this neck scarf using the leftover yarn from the grey sweater I finished last month. When I visited her in PA several months ago, I was just starting the sweater. She loved the yarn, so I was super happy to have enough left over to knit her this special gift.

Knitting for Birthdays,

Victoria

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Christmas at School

Week 51 = And so it continues...

Day 1 = December 17, 2014

Today was my First Christmas as the parent of a school aged child. I, of course, had to knit my daughter's teachers something... so scarves it is.

Mrs. G above got a lovely drop stitch scarf.

Mrs. S got a modern button cowl.

Both scarves were made with Lamb's Pride yarn. Both Mrs. S's and Mrs. G's reactions were priceless. Mrs. G had mentioned that she and some of the other teachers recently had a conversation about how no one does this type of thing (knitting) anymore. I silently laughed and told them I was at a Knitting Christmas party with 18 other women just last night. Maybe I will have to show them a thing or two.

Knitting for Teachers,

Victoria

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Pretty Irish Yarn

Week 50 = And so it begins...

Day 7 = December 16, 2014

Christmas and yarn go hand in hand. Actually anything and yarn go hand in hand. Here is some of the lovely, soft, colorful, exquisite yarn that I got for Christmas which my Mom got for me when she was in Ireland.

Tivoli - Emerald Aran - Shade 100 - 100% Wool - 150 metres - 100 grams

On top: Dublin Dye Company - Swing Sock - Colourway Vampire - 75% Merino Wool and 25% Nylon - 425 metres - 100 Grams
On bottom: Hedgehog Fibres - Sock Yarn - Sage - 90% Superwash Merino and 10% Nylon - 350 metres - 100 grams

On left: New Lanark Mills - Aran - Aviemore - 90% Pure New Wool and 10% Silk - 160 metres - 100 grams

There is one more - I also got several ounces of already dyed roving in a silk and wool blend. It is currently with my bestie since it needs to be spun. It is so pretty I look forward to showing it in a future blog.

Knitting with Ireland,

Victoria

Monday, December 15, 2014

My Monday - You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Stocking Cap - Week 1

Week 50 = And so it begins...

Day 6 = December 15, 2014

Last year around Christmas time my loving husband asked me to make him a Stocking Cap like the one that Ralphie's friend wears in the movie, "A Christmas Story." This being the first thing he ever asked me to knit, I said yes and promptly went out and bought the yarn then... did nothing with it until yesterday.

I am using 3 colors; black, dark grey and light grey. I have finished the black ribbing for the brim and started on the main part of the cap. I would love to post pictures of how I am doing, but he (the hubby) occasionally looks at this blog. So pictures are a no go for now. Since next week is Christmas, I will be able to post pictures soon.

Knitting for Hubby,

Victoria

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Christmas Stockings

Week 50 = And so it begins...

Day 5 = December 14, 2014

Christmas stockings are wonderful. In my house they bring treasures from Santa. My own stocking is a beautiful needle point that my paternal grandmother made me for my first Christmas. One of these days I am going to knit one for each of my girls. Here are some gorgeous examples.