knit n bitch

Felted Pirate Hat

It's my eldest sprogs 4th birthday soon and we are having a Pirate Party for him!  I stumbled across this Fab pattern for a Felted Pirate Hat which I am knitting in Jo Sharp DK, and which, when finished, will be handed to Lisa to felt in her monster machine (mines a front loader and not so good at felting the Jo Sharp DK).

This is not my little boy, so I've blacked out his face so as not to upset his mum!

3 Wise (not!) Monkeys!

Thought I would just post a recent shot of me and my boys!  Bless 'em!  That's all really, nowt more to say!

On it's way!

I recently received the latest copy of Interweave Knits and in it was an ad for More house Merino with a lovely looking wrap on the front.  I thought, mmmmmm, I think I have to have one of those, so went ahead and ordered one in black.  It's called a Gorgonian Shawl and it's knit with Merino Morehouse 4ply (lace weight).  I like it A LOT, and despite being quite 'over' my Clapotis (more on that later), I decided to go for it nonetheless!

Scary Baby!

Just had my 12 week scan, and this is a photo for you!  Scary huh?  Hopefully He/She will get cuter as they grow (or we're in trouble).

Feeling better now (the odd bought of nausea) and back into knitting! HORRAH!

Olivia The Pig

I treated myself to 8 fat quarters of the most divine fabric you have ever seen!  Jemma, my work mate, pointed it out to me (bitch) and that was it!  I bought it off a local fabric store Calico & Ivy and I am not sure what I want to do with it yet, but I'm sure I'll figure it out!

Found my Mojo!

It's been a long time....a really long time, but now, what with all-day-morning-sickness on its way out, I have been able to pick up my needles again! PHEW!  Was a bit worried there for a while!

The IV's new project (apart from Marge, but then, as she says herself, she has Tea Cup credit!) is the ever famous Clapotis (clap-o-tee) from Knitty.  I am doing mine in the Lorna's Laces and I have chosen Sand Ridge, which is a lovely blend of lilac, beige & pale blue.   Miss Nicole has challenged us to a race....who can finish it before the next IV knit along on Tuesday!  Arrgghhh....with 2 kids, a busy business and extreme tiredness, I don't think it's gonna be me!  Will keep you posted!