As a result of parking my behind at a desk for the last year, calculator in one hand, and chocolate in the other, said behind has become quite a bit larger. My chest is bigger, which is wonderful, but so is the belly, which is not. My point is, knitting for my shape is now a slightly different type of challenge in the fact that it is two-fold; (1) Identify flattering shape to knit for current size/shape (2) Try and work out which size you are?!!.The Kim Hargreaves from my previous post looked incredible laid flat but was too big. I clearly think I'm bigger than I actually am, so ended up with an off-the-shoulder number hanging dangerously low at a work social function (don't lean forward, don't lean forward, don't lean forward); and did I mention how leggings don't quite grip to spanks? Yeeeeaah. Will require re-knitting. I had also crocheted Tutti Frutti (left) in a rich teal 50% silk, 50% Merino Blend, the Rowan Baby Merino, before whacking it in my trusty 'handwash' machine cycle. It ended up HUGE after spinning out of shape. Failure.
But don't worry folks, all is well in camp! I'm on a 3 month break from my degree, giving me plenty of time to check out Davina McCall's latest DVD; Intense (not a fan), and going back to her trusty Power of Three workout (definitely a fan), 3 times a week. No diet; I don't need to be miserable. Miserable is for losers.
Instead of hating my reflection every time I don new knitwear, and tossing each new jumper to the back of the cupboard, I've opted for a more positive option; mirroring my sock phase this time last year; and jazzing up my current wardrobe with a selection of new accessories.Now, I have this reputation for constantly losing my hats, and it is founded on truth. I have got through eight Kat hats, that is, the pattern 'Kat' from Kim Hargreaves' strongest Winter book, 'Precious', soon doomed to be out of print. I am currently down to one remaining hat. I'd have one in every colour if I could. I've so far this month made two more; one in the new Kid Classic Green which is reminiscent of my original, and most favourite version, my 'Battle' Green Kat (right). Miss you, dude!!!
As for scarves, I'm gonna go for Jane Crowfoots 'Kitty' scarf, see Janes original one, below. I'm gutted to have read just this very second that Jane's original colourway is different to what is listed; part of the reason I picked them is because I was proud to say I had taken Jane's influences, I love her colours and I trust her combinations, implicitly. ....so I may be starting again.
This time last year, I was busying myself by knitting four pairs of socks for the predicted bitter winter. I don't know what it's meant to be like this year, but I'll have my hats and scarves.Oh, yeah, and before I forget; I have a Rowan Lima hat to be taking care of; a customer decided to conveniently 'adopt' mine, (while I wasn't looking, I might add). The Rowan Winter Warmers book is just to die for. If I was still knitting my entire family their christmas gifts, there really would be something for everyone in there. This was the hat, and the colour; now let me talk to you about the shade, Argentina (right); now this teeny tiny slurped image doesn't do it justice, but it really isn't just grey. It's much more interesting than
that. There are flashes of pinky-purple strands, staying cool, but very rich for a grey. NOT IMPRESSED AT THE THIEF ENJOYING THIS NOW. In fairness, it was a little too big for me, so I'll have to knit this again on a smaller set of needles. But I will, eventually, knit it again.
So this is the hat, this is Belle <<<<
There are a pair of matching mitts in the book too, lets see how far I get..
It might still feel warm, everyone; but there's really no need to wait until it gets chilly enough to wear this stuff before you start making them. I don't roll that way!
Happy Knitting, all!
