Selbuvotter NHM #1

Dug some Knit Picks Bare and Essentials Tweed (blue) out of my stash and started knitting! I couldn't wait for my yarn to arrive for the pair I will knit myself. Using size 2 needles, they seem VERY small! I am quite sure my gauge must be off ALOT! They look more like they will fit my 3 yr old son instead of being a "womens medium". Oh well, they are after all just practice, and better I find out now than when my other yarn gets here. Still totally thrilled about learning the new technique. These mittens really are extraordinary! - Will post pictures when I have a mitten done.

Selbu Attempt NHM #5 (swatch)

So, I ordered the book "Selbuvotter, Biography of a Knitting Tradition". It is all about knitting "selbu" style mittens. Absolutely beautiful mittens! I got the book in the mail Friday! YAY! So I hurried up and finished Nicoles scarf.. the scarf that took me forever! I was up till 12:30 Friday night finishing this thing so I could start a new project!!! Saturday I went out and bought the teeny-tinyest needles I've ever seen and sat down and made my very first attempt at "fairisle" knitting. I need to perfect my technique, but I'm in love. I am sure I say this about every new thing I learn.. but WOW. It is so beautiful. These will make GREAT gifts! (ME FIRST THOUGH!) I promised myself the first pair! HAHA! So, here are the pictures of my very first attempt at fairisle.

Happiness

Ha ha I am such a dork. I got really excited over the fact that my new favorite website www.ravelry.com has asked me if they could use my photo of the Misha Baby Dress I made as the "featured photo"! Awesome!

Celtic Cable Scarf

This scarf is for my sister-in-law. Following a pattern I found on http://www.ravelry.com/ but modified slightly. Knit on size 7 needles with Knit Picks Andean Silk in the color Fedora.