Category Archives: Knitting

Project knitting : the kenguru sweater

It is hard to notice, but there is a front pocket on this jacket (will take a proper picture of this project over the weekend.) I made another one for Izabel, as I fell in love with the child-friendly design … Continue reading

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Accessorized

I have found this book by my current favourite designer, Lene Holme Samsøe at our local library – Hotte huer til børn (Hot hats for children) I like mostly all of the designs in there, but fell in love with … Continue reading

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Puffy Puff

I have finally finished my most attention-craving project so far – every second round has a new pattern, which kept my eyes busy but also entertained. The pattern is from Lene Holme Samsøe’s Mere feminin strik, a book I am … Continue reading

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Quintessential living

So yes, Izabel was up at 5 am, all fresh and perky, ready to watch Shrek for the umpteenth time. She fell asleep right after 6.30, I crashed, too, only to wake up two hours later, slightly dizzy and confused … Continue reading

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Levenwick, here I come!

I have just finished Levenwick by Gudrun Johnston – a larger piece, that was quite an interesting process, given its intricate construction – I never got bored with it, though it was time consuming, mostly as I started on it … Continue reading

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Project knitting: Pommegranate & Lime cardigan

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Project Knitting – the Dijon vest

I knit this vest without instructions and did the design myself – it is simpler and somewhat old-fashioned. I chose this mustard colour that I fell in love with and used scrap yarn to give it more life. Matthias loves … Continue reading

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Project knitting: On the road vest

I managed to knit these two vests during my altogether 30 hours of traveling. Vests are so much fun – especially in these small sizes.

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Project Knitting: The Bubble dress

I have finaly finished Izabel’s bubble dress, designed by the lovely Inger Moldrup Sørensen - I left out the bubbles at the neckline, as Izabel has too large a head to be able to fit it through regular size… I am … Continue reading

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Project knitting: Turquoise story completed

Kincsem came home with a magazine that had a cute little bonnet-like hat pattern in it (tak, Hanne!) – I decided to complement the cardigan with it, since I was left with a substantial amount of yarn. I am more … Continue reading

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