One size fits all. About Necklace Cable Needles and Wristlers

Some time ago Darcy send me this parcel. The Silky Malabrigo party pink was sent with a purpose, Darcy asked me if I'd test a pattern she made. As there was some cabling in the pattern, a cable needle would be helpful. So she and Leslie Wind decided to send me also a set of two necklace cable needles to test as well. They are just beautiful!

Testing is what I did. I started with the cable needle to make the Snowflake, an excellent pattern to try cables. Sorry for the bad photo.

I am pretty pleased to work with this kind of cable needle. As I was used to the type with two open ends, I had to figure out a bit how this one worked, but it is really easy peasy. You just have to work always from the left to the right. And because of its weight the stitches keep staying on this needle. If you want to have it more visualized how to work with them, Darcy has put some very clear video's on her blog.

My second project was the fingerless mitts, the pattern to be tested.

This is a fun pattern to knit, easily done as they are knitted both at once and only approximately 30 grams of yarn is needed.


The is the best part: one size fits all!

Coffee and Chocolate

A very good combination. So guess what was in the mail today? Correct, coffee and chocolate. Zinzia spoiled me today with this package.

I have to say I did not expect the parcel at all, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found it at the doorstep. The chocolate and coffee are in the kitchen now, I want to save this specialty for the weekend. The crayons are in my bag, together with a small notepad. Ideal for a little girl on the road. :-)

Actually there were two parcels awaiting my homecoming. The second was not a surprise - well maybe a bit because I only ordered it only this Monday and I did not expect it here this quick. Want to know what was in it? Well, coffee and chocolate goes perfectly well with a good yarn.

Three skeins of Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn, from SandraSingh. Beautiful, just beautiful.

Tiny Mouse

... and more. Yesterday the postman delivered a surprise package from Morgan. Dory was exited when she opened it and found all the treats. Look at this

Well, sweet are definitely always very welcome with D.

She adores that crocheted tiny mouse. It is very cute indeed. And what to think of that colouring- and sticker book. Just the perfect presents for a 4 year old.


This is so very pretty, a crocheted pot holder. Look at the four-leaf clover, isn't that special. Representing Love, Luck, Hope and Faith.

Morgan, thanks so much!

Spring Fling

Almost a week ago the Spring Fling package arrived. I'm so sorry for the delay in posting about this.

But better late then never, here it is. A neat coffee mug, Surfers Blend coffee beans (in use, delicious!), toffee-chocolate sweets, Body Coffee :-) and 2 skeins of gorgeous Pistachio Nature's Choice Organic Cotton.

Chrystal, thanks so much for this lovely package!

Blocks of Chaos

There are many possibilities to get rid of scrap yarn. Like making toys or other small things. Some people are using it to knit the Fishy Blanket or the Lizard Ridge. Morgan is working on a 'I must be crazy' project and is making a Sock Yarn Blanket
It took me a while to decide what to do with all that scrap yarn in my stash. With sock yarn I knit baby booties or socks for Dory or I send it to Morgan. However, I could not part with the DK and Aran. Many of it is hand dyed, most of the yarn is used to knit baby and toddler clothing. All the yarn has some kind of its own history.
So I was looking for a project. I like the fishes, I like the Lizard blanket. But they have one drawback in common: there is a lot to knit and does not have a lot of variation. I was looking for something more variable and, if possible, not to much to assemble afterwards.
A few months ago I received a lovely swap package of Christien. In there was a book full of knitting patterns, in fact all blocks. So I started the first block of the-blanket-to-be. The second block was started by picking up enough stitches of the side of the first block. And so on. That way I hope I don't have to sew that much.
It is a fun project to do. Knitting a block is not very time consuming, I have a good purpose for all that yarn, even a few metre of a particular yarn is great!
Well, enough ramble about this, here are the photos.


About the name: there is not much harmony in a blanket/ afghan like this. There can't be...

Follow up socks

A pair of socks for Dory, made with the leftover of the Stansfield Pennants and a bit of the second ball of that yarn.

I must confess not to be entirely pleased with them, they don't fit very well. Instead of the short row heel I did the heel-flap heel and that part turned out too high. Next time I'll make the heel-flap shorter. The gusset will be less then as well, but that won't be a problem.

Darcy's blog

It is not a habit of me to point to blog contests, but I'm pleased to make an exception for my friend Darcy. She managed to ramble 200 posts together (I'm far far behind) and celebrates this with a great contest. Please check it out, there are some fabulous prices to win!