half a pair....

half a pair....
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

First Sensational Knitted Sock (from the book of the same name).
Knitted in Opal Uni which is the perfect sock yarn, the pattern was easy and effective.
It's turned out a bit big, so the other half of the pair is being made with a smaller cuff but same size foot.

scarf in cashmere

scarf in cashmere
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

I'm a bit late finishing my Christmas presents but I hope it was worth the wait.
The pattern is 'brickwork' by Ilga Leja, the yarn is 4-ply cashmere by the Knitting Goddess.
I was expecting the yarn to be a bit thicker, this knitted as lace wieght in my opinion but the colours are just what I wanted. I've therefore ended up with a lace scarf which was not my intention in the first place but it will be useful I hope.
The colour bled onto my hands quite a bit so I've washed the whole thing, will be keeping fingers crossed that I've done the trick or it won't be much of a present!

work in progress

work in progress
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

Here is my stripy Noro Kureyon jumper; I'm alternating two balls of wool with two rows of one then two from the other (with a bit of cheating here and there).
The effect is very pleasing.
I was inspired by this here
- who wouldn't be?

new hat

new hat
Originally uploaded by nigelpcat.

Less than 1 skein of Blue Sky Alpaca Worsted Hand Dye (50% alpaca / 50% merino) and a pattern that I made up as I went along. It was meant to be for me but looked much better on Isobel - but I have got another ball waiting.
The yarn is fantastic; warm, light and soft. Described as Aran/worsted weight it's actually pretty chunky and would make a jacket that you would live in.
Hat has turned out to be very useful over the holidays and will be seeing plenty of outings in 2007.