Beautiful Sock Yarn & Wool for Your Next Project
The next projects I made using the new Addi Express Kingsize were a few hats. You can make a hat from casting on to wearing it in about 30 minutes from start to finish!
I had a couple of balls of Sirdar Jewelspun Aran left from knitting blankets in the autumn of 2022, so I thought I’d try knitting a couple of hats using them.[Read More]
A matching set comprising a cowl, hat, and fingerless mitts that I knitted for my niece as a gift.[Read More]
A matching set comprising a striped cowl, striped hat, and colour block fingerless mitts that I knitted for my niece as a gift.
This cute set used two 100g balls of 4ply sock yarn. I used a dark red (Colour A) contrasting with a silver grey (Colour B). I love this beautiful combination of colours.
A photo story of the Norwegian Star Hat Version 2. The only changes in this version are in the striping sequence, and this was due to the quantity of the yarn I had in these colours.
The original post for the Norwegian Star Hat goes into detail about the pattern.
I was really loving the different versions of Ravello designed by Isabell Kraemer that showed up in blog posts and on Ravelry, so in July 2017 I cast on the Ravello Sweater.
I chose 3 colours of WYS Essentials DK which is a wonderful machine washable hard-wearing yarn.[Read More]
There is nothing more adorable than a co-ordinating hat and cowl.They just look so amazing together. The colours all work wonderfully thanks to the colour magicians at Regia! There is no clashing of colours or not being able to find quite the right shade to go with the hat or the cowl that you’re wearing. There is a certain elegance about having a hat and cowl set, which is probably only just improved, by the addition of gloves or fingerless mitts.
Do you ever see a sock yarn and wonder how it would work as a hat or a cowl instead of the socks they have been designed for? [Read More]
There is nothing nicer on a cold day than a comfortable warm hat that is long enough to keep your ears warm. I love knitting hats. They are such a enjoyable project to cast on, as they’re quick and easy and the perfect accessory to knit after finishing a larger garment. The Striped Beanie is a perfect hat to knit for yourself or as a gift for someone else.
The Striped Beanie is knit using Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 100% merino wool. Rialto DK is a smooth soft wool that gives clear definition to the stripes. It can be knit up quickly and is a great way of using up leftover yarn from other projects. Using DK weight yarn the hat will be finished and off the needles in no time![Read More]
Technically, my Branches & Buds pullover is a branches only version as I haven’t actually embroidered the buds onto the branches on the yoke.
Initially, I thought I’d wear the sweater without them and see what I thought. The jury is still out about adding the French Knot buds. I like the subtlety of no buds. Although, I think the buds add a lovely additional detail to the finished pullover.[Read More]
A follow-up photo story of the Crofthoose Hat and Fingerless Gloves designed by Ella Gordon. The previous post is a Shetland Colour Story – Crofthoose Hat & Fingerless Gloves and goes into detail about the yarn and colours chosen.
I am just showing how beautiful these patterns are when worn. I loved knitting these and adore wearing them even more when out for a dog walk on a cold Autumn day.
I love giving useful Christmas presents that I know the recipient with enjoy. This is particularly nice when it is a hand knit gift.
In September when we were visiting my sister and brother-in-law in Britanny, I happened to ask if there was something my brother-in-law would like for Christmas, other than the usual socks.[Read More]
Hello, I'm Nicolette Kernohan. I love sharing unique knitting projects, exploring colour & inspiring your creativity. Knitting Squirrel sells knitting wool & sock yarn in glorious colours & fibres.
