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October 22, 2005
Long time no see
I'm back again! Well, sort of. After three days of no internet connection at all, I can now use our laptop to write and upload this entry. My own dear computer is still unconnected and email is wonky. Anyway, it's time for an update.
For starters
I made a pair of Ugg Booties, using the well-known pattern at DIY Network.
Even though I know a suede-like yarn is available in my LYS, I didn't feel like going out and buying it, so instead, I used yarn from my stash like a good girl. I don't know what the yarn is, I bought it some years ago at a mill on holiday in France, when I still thought I was an autumn type.
These booties aren't difficult to knit. They're knit flat, so you have to seam the bottom and the back. The white fluffy parts are sewn on except for the top. I felted them a bit by hand. So there you have it. I really do not like Ugg Boots and would never ever wear them, but these are kind of fun!
And on to the red and white mittens
Still working on those. I finished the two outer mittens, including the thumbs. Here you see the moment right before that:
Even though it means I'm almost finished, I don't like this part, wrestling with all those dpns! I've started the lining on the first mitten.
And finally...
My sister and I went to a Crafts Market in Den Bosch last weekend. It wasn't very big, but we managed to spend about 3 hours there. There were some booths that didn't interest me, like the ones with sewing machines and quilting, but there was enough yarn to make the visit worthwhile. Lots of self striping sock yarn and novelty yarns, but I went for the Noro Kureyon at Wolhalla". I'm making a scarf, following a picture on Yarnstorm's blog. The idea is that you take two balls of Kureyon and knit two rows from one, two rows from the other and so forth. I just have to put on a fringe, and for now I've put it on the table for Panter to sit on.
At the market, I also bought this book:
I love books like this, with lots of historical information.
From the comments
Irma asked about the red and white mittens: Do you have a strand of each color in each hand? (in iedere hand een draad?)
Well, yes, that is exactly what I do!
And Sharon noticed the problems with our internet provider when she tried to reach my Noro hat pattern (on the side bar). The link should be working again. Sorry about the inconvenience!
Posted by saartje at October 22, 2005 9:05 PM
Comments
Dear Saartje,
I like your knitting projects and results! Often they are too difficult for me, but I´m making progress.
Are you going to the Crafts Market in february as well? I would likt to go then, so maybe we can go thogether!
I really need to update my weblog aswell. Probably this week I will.
Greetings, Manon
Posted by: Manon at October 22, 2005 10:25 PM
Wow, you've been busy! I don't like Uggs either, but loved the booties when I made them, too. Your mitten looks great!
Posted by: Mandy at October 23, 2005 12:07 AM
those ugg boots are just delightful - and usually i'm not that much a fan of ugg boots either.
i am in awe of your mittens. i honestly don't know how you have the patience.
Posted by: jacqueline at October 23, 2005 6:24 AM
good to "have you back" on the net ;-) I am knitting the same Kureyon scarf in the #40 colour (blue/greens)
Posted by: ecritures at October 23, 2005 11:51 AM
This little booties are so nice.And your mittens are fantasic.
Posted by: mumintroll at October 23, 2005 1:05 PM
Hi Saartje,
The link to your hat pattern works now. Thanks so much, I love it! I'm so glad you blog in English.
How do you pronounce your name?
All the best to you,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon at October 23, 2005 3:57 PM
Hi Sharon,
Glad the link works.
I tried to explain the pronounciation of my name in this blog entry: http://www.saartjeknits.nl/archives/2005/07/my_name.html.
Clear as mud, I'm sure, but it's the best I can do!
Posted by: Saartje at October 23, 2005 4:19 PM
Hi!
Nice blog! You have made a lot of beautiful stuff:-) I loved your sweather, I always admire people that are capeable to make such big things with so small needles!
Regards from Norway, Torill
Posted by: Torill at October 24, 2005 8:33 AM
Hi dear, I just wanted to thank you for your sweet comment on my blog (about my boyfriend) and I also wanted to let you know that I've been reading your blog for a few months now, I love your knitting!
En ik moet dringend die konijntjes beginnen breien, ze zijn zo lief en ik denk dat mijn katten ze wel heel erg leuk zullen vinden!
Nog eens bedankt, en veel liefs!
Posted by: Emily at October 24, 2005 8:04 PM
Hi,
What a good idea, about the kureyon scarf. Its next in line with "things to make".... Will it also work with a ball which I already used (a leftover)?
Groeten Ajoursteek
Posted by: ajoursteek at October 25, 2005 1:26 PM
