One Day at a Time

Andy was wondering why I hadn't had any new crafts for showing recently. Well, I finally have some finished objects.

This little hedgie was actually knitted up before Christmas, but it wasn't until a little while ago that I finally got it in the washing machine for felting. (Click for larger pictures)

Pattern: Fiber Trends Huggable Hedgehogs (FT-228)
Yarn: Cascade 220, one skein; Sirdar Funky Fur, one skein

But what has really been taking up my time is the Arctic Diamonds Stole from Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters, pattern via Interweave Knits Winter 2006 issue. The stole is the one on the book cover:

Here are a few pictures of my version. It is unblocked in these pictures, as I really don't have a surface large enough that is free enough of dog hair at the moment. The stole itself is around 6 feet long and probably 2.5-3 feet wide. It took pretty close to a month of evenings watching DVDs on the computer. I discovered that I really couldn't work on it while watching foreign films, or playing games with friends. The pattern is quite simple, but you do have to pay attention.

Yarn: elsebeth lavold silky wool, six skeins

I love love love this yarn! It's wonderful to work with, and it comes in some of the most divine tweedy colors. I wish I could say I made this for myself (I might end up making myself one anyway), but it is half of the gift idea I finally thought of for Kjetil's family as a thank you for the wonderful time we had in Norway. The other half is still in production, so can't show it yet.

There's one more completed project that I can't show yet because it is a gift. But I promise to try to remember to show it later.