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I finally finished the Helena Cardigan for Erika.
I took me almost half a year to finish this. I put it aside for so long after knitting the 1st sleeve. I found it very boring to knit sleeves.
BUt then, I Think, I shall finish more WIPs before I leave… So, I tried so HARD to finish it !
I didn’t follow the pattern for the neck and front edge, just because I am lazy to do the pick ups… so, I just use the crochet hook and make one round with single crochet, and one more round with double crochet. That’s it.
Add the buttons (Heart shape bone buttons) on the left front.
I am not 100% satisfied with the final outcome, because it’s a bit BULKY on Erika. I think the bottom section is a bit too wide for her, and the neck is not well fitted neither.
Anyway, it keeps her warm, that’s the most important part. 
Oh well, the best part is : I love the color of this yarn (Jojoland Rhythm).
I used only 4.01 balls to make this cardigan, and I think Erika looks quite good in this .. RIGHT?
Pattern: Helena (from Knitty.com)
Size: 18 months
Needle sizes : 4.0 , 4.5mm needles
yarn: Jojoland Rhythm M23 x 4.01 balls
The yarn that I am using for Angle (Kauni)
After the long weekend, everything is back to normal.
I didn’t touch the needles in the weekend, but I picked them up again yesterday.
Angle, the 1st section
I started a new project by Tora Frøseth Design ; her designs are very modern and special.
I bought two patterns from her, and the one that I began is Angle.
the first section of Angle
The size that I am working on is for 12 -24 months. I am still struggling if I shall make it for my friend’s son and Erika.
The yarn that I am using is Kauni wool, it’s not very SOFT though, but I knew that it will soften a bit after wash. So, I will see how it goes.
I also started a big project: blanket for my friend’s son. I hope I can get it done soon…
blanket for my friend's son
pouch for swap partner, with fusible inside.
I did some sewing as well, I did one pouch again (this time, not sew by hand, it’s by machine) for my swap partner, and the other little bag is for ‘practice only’. but, somehow, I really like it and I think I will use this bag for holding small things such as Erika’s little box of Cheerios/ little bottle of water. It’s great to hold these items while shopping in the mall with her.
little bag
the handles
I think I started to fall in love with sewing, because it’s fast to finish a project, if you compare with the speed of knitting.
Of course i won’t put down the needles, I still have lots of fun to knit.
In the past weekend, we went to Niagara Fall, and then we came back on Sunday and had dinner with my parents.
On labour day, we did go out for lunch with my parents (and grandma too) , and then we all went to Chuck E cheese again! Afterwards, we went to Vaughan Mills Mall as well, however, didn’t buy anything (oh well, just a single scoop of ice-cream from Laura Secord ,haha!) My dad helped us to take lots of pictures (about 300 pictures!!) Since there were so many of them, i didn’t have ‘energy’ to organize them. But once I get it done, I will post the best ones up.
(also some video clips as well..)
I think I am addicted to yarn!
1. wool in the woods cherub, 2. wind song multi, 3. duet swell, 4. socks that rock brown black, 5. posh yarn red, 6. colinette purple multi, 7. yarn anonymous, 8. colinette bulk purple, 9. mama llama yarn purple
I just received some new yarn that I bid in ebay, and also some ‘new’ ones from Ravelry’s members.
They are all so yummy and the prices are quite good though.
I might give away some of them to my swap partners (I joined 4 swaps! Believe it?!)
It’s fun to join those swaps, meeting more new knitters and friends.
I also tried to knit more rows for my daughter’s cardigan.
I already did the upper part of the cardigan and started the lace section.
I love the color of this yarn, the orange and purple mix is quite special though! I hope it will look good on Erika.
Tomorrow will be my daughter, Erika’s 1st birthday!
We already received one gift, HOWEVER, we already had that toy for ERika!
My husband will go to ToyRus and see if they can let us exchange another toy, or give us a credit note.
Here is a new project that I started few days ago,
it’s a new cardigan from Knitty.com (the Helena)
I think this is an easy and fast project!
the yarn that I am using is Jojoland Rhythm (purple/orange tone)
Actually, I love the red/brown tone better, however, at the time I purchased this yarn, there were no choice.
This yarn is made in China, honestly, the color is great, but the quality of the yarn isn’t that perfect.
The yarn is like ‘twisted yarn’ (combined of 3 strands) , but sometimes, one or two of the strands broke while knitting. So, for my cardigan, I already few knots on the neck edge because of the breakages.
ALthough there is a little problem with the yarn, I still love to knit with it, I believe that it will look great for this pattern.
I finished the reglan part and started the bodice section.
It’s fuN!
Finally, I’ve got this cardigan done yesterday!
I am so happy about it, first of all, I can finish a cardigan around 10 days! And it’s no longer a cardigan for my baby, but for myself!
The yarn that I used is Rowan Soft Lux, I used that before (for my cabled scarf).
I love this yarn, it’s very soft and light in weight.
I had 10 balls in my stash, and I only needed 5 balls for this cardigan.
Sounds great huh!
I love the diamond lace part, especially the back and the sleeves.
I also love the little pockets, although I think they aren’t that functional (if I put something inside the pocket, it will weigh down the garment, so, I am not going to …) , but, it looks cuter with them at the front of the cardigan.
Lastly, I actually love the ruffle section at the back, but not for the sleeves.
since I usually wear jacket when I go out, if I have a ‘bulky’ sleeves, it will be very hard to fit my jacket.
Here is the close up of the buttons that I used. In the pattern, it suggests to use 3 pairs of buttons, but I just used two.
Here is the back of the cardigan.
I shall wear this and take a picture of it, but need to wait for my husband to give me a hand.
Will post the picture of myself with this cardigan later.
