Nov 27, 2008

Lupetto con trafori


Моя первая модель из Мани. Но не последняя. Пряжа Gedifra Merino Soft, нежная, такая ласковая. Рукава придется немного укоротить.

Lupetto con trafori... Something with tunnels. I like the way Italian sounds. I like patterns from "Mani di Fata". This is the first one I've knitted, but definitely not the last. I couldn't take better pics, we haven't seen any sun since last week. I like the feeling of the finest merino on my skin, but I'd rather shortened the sleeves (which I'm going to do...)

Nov 20, 2008

For my smallest!


I knit all the time, but only small things are finished. This is one of them: little vest for Jan, knitted in the round to the armholes.


Oct 14, 2008

Aran Sweater


Here is the first aran sweater for my son. The yarn was a gift from my friend. It's too large, I know, but better large than small...


Jul 27, 2008

New in my stash


Liked the colour, liked the price! Just got 13 skeins yesterday and already in progress. The yarn is a blend of linen and rayon and makes a nice texture.


How my week-end started


The new VK was in my post-box. And I bought the new ONLine at the local supermarket. The only thing I didn't like about VK is, that I get the international issue, and the model on the cover is different from that on the US cover. Why? Is that bulky dress more appealing to international knitters? I heard, VK will be published in Russian for the first time. Is that the reason (to suit russian taste?)

The ONLine issue is o.k. but I need to take a closer look at it.


Jul 19, 2008

Lace Top



Here is my lace top, knitted from almost 4 skeins of Toccata by Lana Grossa. The pattern is from Verena 2-2008, customized for my size and gauge. I'm not happy with the length, but maybe it's a whim. Hope, the summer isn't gone completely...






Jul 17, 2008

Just to practice my English

Hi, I'm Stricky. I've started blogging here to practise my English and keep track of my knits.
I knit since November 2005. Well, at school my mom taught me how to cast-on, knit and pearl. But I started (and finished) my first project in 2005.
As for languages, I speak Russian (native), German (because I live in Germany) and English (studied long time ago, and almost forgot:-)