Virginia has just published another pattern. In her words…
“These quick-to-knit fingerless mitts make a great gift for yourself and all your friends. Try out all your favorite color combinations. Great for using up your worsted weight leftovers!”
Or, find out more on Ravelry.
Yes, it has been a looooong time since that last post. Perhaps this will be the start of a new era, one that even includes some posts by Virginia.
Speaking of whom, she has just recently published her first patterns that are now available at Ravelry (something she’s been meaning to do, and hopefully will continue to do beyond this). The first, of course, is a pair of socks.
Catwalk Socks
Pattern details available on Ravelry, or you can purchase by clicking:
The second, is a scarf.
Simone Scarf
Pattern details available on Ravelry, or you can purchase by clicking:
Both of these were knit using the gorgeous yarn from Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts—they have a beautiful line of handdyed yarns.
I feel like I should make some excuse for why I’ve neglected to post anything for the past (what has it been?) two months. Now that the holidays are winding down, I do feel like there’s a little bit more breathing room. When I haven’t been at my day job, I’ve been doing a fair amount of felting, thanks in part for a little mention in the Dec./Jan. issue of Knitting Today!, as well as the aforementioned opportunity at the Walker.
But, that all seems like old news. The flurry of wool and needles and boxes and shipping labels has calmed. The real reason why I wanted to get back to this blog was to share this amazing knitted gift I received from Virginia.
It’s a hat that even the coldest, most bitter winds of winter cannot penetrate. The Fair Isle pattern is from Japanese designer Toshiyuki Shimada, in the book Northern European Knit Accessories.
Hidden underneath that warm flap are miles more of cool patterns:
Did I say miles?
There are so many different ways to wear this thing, that I could sport a new look every day of the week. And, in case this wasn’t warm enough as is, there’s also a cozy lining:
I thought this would be a fitting piece to share, as both a bit of fireworks to end out this year, and also a bit of inspiration for the one around the corner. So, here’s to a craft-filled new year, with motivating projects, exciting challenges, and plenty of good cheer.
‘Tis the season of linen and cotton, and so Virginia has finished a couple of summery tops that take advantage of the properties those fibers have to offer.
Gretel
Pattern by cocoknits, this airy top is knit using Habu Cotton Gima.
Pure
Pattern by Kim Hargreaves, this top is knit using Louet’s Euroflax Linen.
I’ll just let the pictures do the talking…
Virginia has put some of these up for sale on our Etsy shop.