Miss Janets Knittings

I recently joined the Pulsvarmer (half-mittens) knitalong and I know two little girls who'll be needing Christmas presents. For one of them I've planned a pair of socks, but got a bit carried away ordering the yarn. I think I should be able to squeeze a pair socks size 2 years old, as well as some half-mittens for her and the 7 year old sister out of this:

Has been done for some days now, and used out. I'm pretty pleased with the result both colours, shape and fit. I was aiming for a relatively open neckline, and maybe it ended up too open, but lets see... so far I'm happy :-)

Info:

Yarn: Noro Silk Garden, colour 213 (9½ skeins, i.e. ca. 500 g)

Needles: 4.5 mm

Pattern: 'Hourglass sweater' from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

Today the supplies arrived for completion of the last upper rounds of the hourglass sweater from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. The shaping looks a bit funny in the photo, but the circular needle pulls the upper part together and once this is removed, and the edges have been folded I'm positive it'll be much better. And positive I generally am about this item, and can't wait to see it finished.

First ever raglan attempt is underway, using Noro Silk Garden (col 213). I bought the yarn a good while ago and have finally determined its fate.

After a more than adequately sized swatch, all looks promising, except I'll be needing another three skeins!. I can't wait to get the sleeves done and put the lot together

and fresh knitting to appear in near future.

Until then, a little something to nurture the appetite:

From Rachael Matthews' book Knitorama. More pictures here