more toast...

What have I been up to lately you might ask?  Well I’ve rekindled my obsession with the pattern, toast, by designer Leslie Friend (visit her blog; a friend to knit with…)

I made sever pairs last winter and they disappeared as fast as I cast them off the needles. This season, I’ve made a pair in Brooklyn Tweeds; Loft, two pairs in Malabrigo lace, colors blue and grey.

I love knitting with my size 2-12” circulars.  They make knitting in the round so much easier than double points.  The results; wrist warmers that are soft, cozy and well just plain fun to wear!

Wonder how long before this batch disappear?

How about you, what is on your needles or?

Warmy wurm; such a silly name for a cozy little hat...

  I’ve had this free pattern by designer, Katharina Nopp, in my ravelry que for quite some time.  It wasn’t untill I visited the Yarn Harlot’s blog and read about the Wurm she had made for her daughter, that I remembered I want to make one of my own.  I don’t know if it is the way she photographed it or the lovely yarn she used that spurred the inspiration to put yarn to needle, but I have to tell ya it is one quick and satisfying knit.  The folded over brim is what makes it especially warm.  I made mine with Madelinetosh sport, in the colorway Georgia O'Keefe, on a size 6 - 16" circular needle.  I can even wear it right now as it's chilly enough here in Sunny So. Cal, gotta love it!

Modeled by daughter Kristi

Yep, still in love with Madelinetosh yarns...

Drum roll please...

The Grow your Blog party was so much fun and I really enjoyed my time visiting the 400 plus blogs that participated.  There is so much talent out there in blogland.  I feeI so inspired from my time reading posts and viewing pictures of projects created by others. I want to thank each and every one of you who stopped by Knitalatte and left a comment and became a new follower. I feel so blessed!  

The winner of my giveaway is: Acorn to Oak who left the following comment; “Just popped over from Vicki's party for a visit. I love your blog name and banner! And, you have so many great, yarny projects. I love your hats, mitts and your Ipad cover. Fun! I love yarny things too...crochet, knit, weaving, spinning, needle felting...let's just say that it's rare that I find a craft that I don't like. Your blog is so fun to look at and inspiring. I'm about to become one of your newest followers”

I will be sending you an e-mail to let you know you’ve won the little knitted hat.  

Congratulations!

May you wear it in good health.  And a special thanks to Vicki for hosting this amazing event and I look forward to participating again next year!