Handwarmers and Scarf

Here are the finished handwarmers from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. Kaelen is modeling them for me so they are a bit big on her. I used Noro Cash Iroha, the yarn called for, in brown. I have already taken them out and put them to good use, very nice and warm, although they did fuzz up a bit. I did pay careful attention to my yarn usage, and did my best to use up every bit of the skein, so I got as much extra length as I could.

And here are some of my thoughts on the yarn. When I first bought it, I thought it was breath takingly gorgeous, as I hand wound it into a skein I dreamt about using it for a sweater one day, it was so lovely, even knitting it up was a wonderfully pleasant experience, but I've had my fix now. I don't know why, but I am no longer infatuated with the yarn, I'm satisfied with the handwarmers. Weird, huh.

And here is Kaelen modeling my scarf, she is such a sweetie, she was freezing, yet she still posed for me :-) Don't worry, we took the pictures quickly and she didn't stay outside for too long!

This is the Snowy Triangle Scarf from Handknit Holidays, I used Louisa Harding Kimono Angora, which was such a dreamy yarn to use. I think a whole sweater made from this might be too warm for me, but I would love to use it again for something, maybe a cowl.

These are my newest project, Peace Fleece's Baltic Baby Booties. I'm playing around with the pattern and turning them into socks for my son, but boy are these fun to knit up. Me likey the simple fair isle.

And last the center of the Eyelet Baby Blanket is done, so now I get to work on the ruffle edge. I think this is going to end up a nice and cozy blanket for the baby.

Well, that about sums up my knitting, I have a few more projects that will be done by the end of the week, but I will leave them for a surprise!

Comments

[Lynda]

Such a beautiful model, and FO's!

[opportunityknits]

That's a whole lot of knitting you've been doing! Your angora scarf is very pretty and so is Kaelen.

[Sharon in Ireland]

You have been a busy knitter. All looks great. The socks are very cute.

[turtlegirl76]

That baby blanket is going to look fabulous! And I totally get the fascination with the Iroha. I have several hanks of it myself, and it's oh so nice to look at and pet. But I'll bet once I'm done using it, once will be enough.Your daughter held amazingly still for being in short sleeves surrounded by snow! I'd be shaking!

[Jacqui]

You know I can't help but wonder if Noro is overrated. I used it for the Booga Bag and while I loved it at first by the time I was done it was just "ok".Kaelen was such a good sport; and beautiful too!

[Stacey]

Lots of great projects! I knit those handwarmers also, but with more length and the recipient loves them!

[joy]

All beautiful projects! Must look up that scarf pattern; it looks great on Kaelen.

[Charity]

Wow, Areli, you've been knitting up a storm! Beautiful FOs, Kaelen is a sweetie modeling for you. :0)

[Rain]

Snooooooooow!Kaelen is a superstar for doing the modelling in those conditions - such pretties too, the scarf is lovely.The baby blanket is going to be gorgeous. I love that you haven't gone for a traditional colour like white, it makes it so much more interesting - and practical.Knit that poor girl a sweater!

[Zonda]

Nice work on the handwarmers and scarf! Your daughter is very pretty and patient too! The sock is looking good as well as the blanket! Go you!!

[KnitPastis]

Look at all these finished knits! Kaelen is an beautiful model. Be sure to tell her so from all of us:) The socks are totally cool and the eyelet blanket is simply amazing as are all the rest. Look at all that beautiful snow!

[Anonymous]

Kaelen is such a trooper of a model! The scarf and handwarmers are lovely.