Future Projects

I'm always looking for any shape and form of inspiration, generally causing me to dig deep, but sometimes the inspiration finds me. That's the one I love best. I was scrolling along on Tumblr, and I came upon these images, that left me drooling and wanting more. I have vowed to recreate these pieces, even though two of them seem nearly impossible, but it's a challenge and I like those.

The first is an H&M scarf that I'm absolutely in love with. It comes in many different colours, and even though they're only selling it for $14.95, it's not as satisfying as being able to say I made it myself. Plus, theirs has a seam, I'll be making mine on round needles. The only thing I have to do now is go into an H&M and secretly count on the stitches to get it just right. Oh, did I mention my yarn's on it's way? Pre-planning! And I bought several different colours so I could pass some on to friends and family.

The next two are my challenges. The first is a gorgeous cabeled cardigan with big buttons and lots of cozy comfort. I'm not at the stage where I'll be able to write my own pattern for it, so instead I'll browse around Ravelry and try to find a pattern for a similar cardigan. Fingers crossed!

This second sweater is my other challenge, and the other piece I'll be trying to find on Ravelry. I have similar sweaters to it, but nothing compares to something you've put your time and effort into.

And finally, this sweet little girl and her gorgeous beanie have captured my heart. And it looks like the hat's easy to make without a pattern! I'll be needing to do some Youtube watching on decreasing, but I think this hat's easily achievable with just a RS knit and WS purl. PLUS, it's the only piece I've seen that wholeheartedly accepts the curling and looks cute with it!

 

 

Disclaimer: None of these images are mine, all have been found on Tumblr.

Haul 001

My very first knitting haul! Woohoo! This is a bit of a compiled haul because I got all of these items over a few week period.

The first item is a pair of blue blunt-ended yarn needles by Red Heart. They're made of a plastic, which I'm afraid won't be as good as a metal needle. I have yet to try them out but I'll be sure to review them when I do.

The next thing I purchased I'm actually really excited about! It's a grey cabling needle! Cable knit is one of my most favourite things in the world and I can't wait to use them on a future project I'm planning! They are from Red Heart as well.

I've wanted the Boye Needlemaster Interchangeable Set for the longest time and I am SO happy I finally ordered it! I found it on Ebay for $30 which was such a steal because I saw the set at Michael's for $90. $60 savings means more yarn! I'm expecting a lot of use from this set considering I can make pretty much anything with it. Also, it is a set of circular needles, but they can be used as straight needles as well. You get a set of 13 needles ranging from size US 2 to US 15, 4 cables and a few accessories all packed neatly into a pretty brown leatherette (?) travel case.

I also purchase a pair of Anodized Aluminun circular needles from Boye, size US 17, cord 29". I needed these for another future project coming up very soon. They cost me around $11, I think, and I purchased them at Michael's.

While at Michael's, I also found the big sale bin full of yarn! After a good amount of digging, I finally came up with a few skeins. The first is 5 skeins of bright blue acrylic chunky yarn, each 114 yards. I bought these for a scarf I'm planning on making, but the pattern didn't state how many yards was in each skein of yarn the original scarf was made in, just that 5 skeins was used.

Next I came up with 2 skeins of sparkly wine red yarn! I'll be using these for a hat I'm hoping to make before autumn chills set in! I was honestly pretty hesitant about getting this yarn because of the sparkles and colour, but I decided 'what the heck' and got it anyways. The sale bin claimed each skein was $2.99 but when I went to check out, it turns out each was $1.99! Super save! I just regret not going back and picking up a few more skeins.

This picture and the one underneath are not true to colour.

The following yarn I purchased on Etsy from El Coyote Ranch. I found it while browsing around. It cost me $10 from $20. The colour I purchased was Rusty Gray (WHICH I LOVE) and it is 60% wool and 40% mohair, approximately 180 yards. I'm a little hesitant with this yarn because it's much rougher than I expected it to be, so I'm not sure what to make with it. I'm considering doing a hat because I'm afraid it might be too scratchy as a scarf. I'll have to use a lot of white vinegar and fabric softener with it.

Next, I got 2 skeins of the same yarn in different colours. The first colour is a charcoal, the second a natural camel-y colour. They are 80% acrylic and 20% yarn, both very soft. I'll probably make a hat out of the first and a scarf out of the second. They cost me around $5 each.

And finally, I stopped by Romni Wools in Toronto. After browsing the very-packed racks of various wool, an associate there told me about the sale section in the basement and I jumped at the chance. The basement was just as packed as the upstairs! I finally decided on 6 skeins of Rubens Tweed, which is 65% virgin wool, 14% polyacryl, 12% polyester and 9% cotton. I really like the colour and for $6.50 a skein, I just had to have them!