A Little Knitty

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Dia Duit From Ireland By the time you read this article, I will be on another adventure with my husband. This time we are in Ireland celebrating the addition of a new daughter-in-law. Our oldest son and his new bride will be joining us from their home in Santiago, Chile! In case you are wondering, “Dia Duit” is Irish for “Hello” or “Good Day”. Since I’m in this beautiful country, full of lots of sheep and great fiber, I think it’s only appropriate for me to write about some Irish-themed patterns. The first one is “Donegal Cabled Kate Hat” by Edel Machride . I loved it so much I’m actually knitting it on the trip! It has two plaited cables bordered with a seed stitch that the Irish call “moss” stitch. It is worked lengthwise and then sewn together. Although it calls for aran weight yarn which is what, in the US, we call worsted weight yarn, I’m actually using a DK called  Kathmandu DK 100 by Queensland Collection . I love the color “pear” I picked out, with its tweedy Irish lo...

I was SOOOOO excited to see that Cleevely Knits posted his followup on his Gauge project!!! I haven't even finished watching it all yet, but had to share it with all of you too!!!

We just restocked Major (this is a yarn we don't sell in our online store because it can be very spendy to ship...but come squish it in person...it is awesome!!!) Last year I knit this hat and cowl set with one ball of Major at it was a super fun and speedy project!!  Basalt Set on Ravelry I really have an itch to make this baby blanket as well! Box of Blocks Ravelry  (you know me and my love of garter!!!) We also received some new colors of Deluxe Worsted Superwash!!

Maribel's Youtube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@Rainier_Roses Winterwonderland Shawl by Kay Hopkins:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-wonderland-mkal Yarn is Heritage by Cascade Yarns  https://www.alittleknitty.com/shop/c/p/Cascade-Heritage-x64114249.htm Maribel's Color Riot  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-riot Yarn by Rainier Roses Whimsical Quaker Cross Stitch   https://primrosecottageshop.com/products/whimsical-quaker-cross-stitch-by-lindsey-weight-of-primrose-cottage-paper-pattern Jen's Finished Object Olga's Jacket  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-jacket Yarn is Patagonia  https://www.alittleknitty.com/shop/c/p/Patagonia-Organic-Merino-x83703507.htm Henness by All Knit up Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/henness Bethany Pixie Bonnet  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bethany-pixie-bonnet Yarn we used Bella by Jody Long  https://www.alittleknitty.com/shop/c/p/...

Fall is my very favorite season. Cooler temps, but the sun is still out. A few flowers are still in bloom, and the leaves are starting to turn. What’s not to love? I’ll tell you what’s not to love - cold season! There is nothing quite so jarring as being reminded that cold season is upon us as well! My husband and I were cruelly reminded of this as soon as we turned the calendar to September, and we both got sick. It has, however, made me think of projects we could make to ease our inevitable suffering when cold or flu does hit. First up, who doesn’t love to snuggle up in a blanket when you are sick? What about this very snuggly blanket appropriately named Snuggle Cables Blanket by Yarn Sonata . It seems super snuggly with all those wonderful cables around a center panel. It sells for about $6.70 on Ravelry and calls for aran/worsted weight yarn. My first thought is how cool would it be to use Cascade’s Cantata for this? This is not a machine washable yarn, so this would only work if ...