Knitting Projects

I just thought I'd do a blog about some of the knitting projects I've done. Most of these have been following a pattern and learning new stitches.

I knitted this needle holder when I first learnt how to stitch a heart pattern... I didn't use instructions and just simply knitted a rectangular piece in a stocking stitch and incorporated the hearts creating an little pocket at the front (to hold little needles). 

This knitted back pack was a bit of a challenge when I knitted it! It was the first pattern I followed using all the shortened language (like sts, p1, k2, rep from * to end). It was also the first time I used a cable but I'm so pleased with the results. To finish it off, I used bright red buttons to hold the straps and a cute purple button to hold down the lid.

Of course, the socks were next on my list and I'm so happy with these fair isle patterned socks. To make these socks, you only need to use two needles (as oppose to three) and the pattern is quite simple to follow. They are very warm and snug too!

I'm working on pink ones to give as a gift to my Auntie... hopefully they'll be finished for Christmas...

And... SCARVES!! I decided to knit all of my younger cousins scarves for New Years (2011-2012) and this was no light task as I had to knit 12 scarves in total! For the girls, I used fluffy wool with plain wool to create a thick warm scarf. I had lots of different colours and textures already so I just experimented with the two types of yarn. 

I then added hand made tags wishing each a Happy New year... They look quite sweet. 

For the boys I decided to do an alternating knit and purl stitch to create a square effect. I did this for two of the boys...

I love these earthy colours. 

For this child's scarf I did a garter stitch and then folded it in half (long ways) and stitched along the edge, lining up the button hole. This will sit nicely around the neck and the button will keep it in place. 

I did a garter stitch for this scarf but didn't fold it in half. I again sewed a button on to keep it in place around the neck. I think the button looks so cute when knitting scarves!

These are just a few of the projects I have been doing so I hoped you enjoyed looking at them!