indieknits

Still Waiting

We're still waiting for baby's arrival... in the meantime here is an FO!

Pattern: Lace Beret from Designer Knitting, Fall 09

Yarn Used: 1 skein of Zettl Sockenwolle Treviso in dark grey

I've also started some gloves in the same yarn.

Oh and I completely forgot to blog about the hat I knit for my sister's birthday!

Pattern: Hurricane Hat from String in Motion

Yarn Used: 1 skein of Filatura Lanarota Puno, shade 625

This is quite possibly the softest yarn in the world. It was sent to me in a swap but I think I may need to buy some more!

Gift Knitting

Not much to report - we have 8 days to go until my due date so are playing the waiting game now! I am very aware that life as we know it will change very very soon... it is an odd feeling.

I'm trying to get lots of knitting done whilst awaiting the arrival of Emma! Here's the Christmas present I knit for my mother in law:

Pattern: Fallen Leaf Frilled Triangular Scarflette by Cotton & Cloud

Yarn Used: 1 ball of Crystal Palace Yarns Kid Merino in Painted Iris

Surprise Shower!

Yesterday I arranged for Emmms and Sharon to come over for the afternoon - or so I thought. Turns out that they had been plotting a surprise shower for me for the last two months! When I opened the front door, it wasn't just Emma and Sharon standing there but Mel, Tricia and Jen too! They brought the most gorgeous blanket and pillow ever:

 

Thank you to all the knitters on Ravelry that helped put these together. Ross and I are touched by your generosity! Emma will be so warm and cozy wrapped up in the blanket during those cold winter months.

They also brought over some other handmade gifts:

Tricia and Charlotte made Whirligig Shrugs:

 

Mel made a snuggly hooded cardigan:

and Jen made me a cute little project bag!

 

I had a fantastic afternoon :)