Yes, it's time for me to harp on about Clothkits again. I've just run up these cropped trousers, which were, I believe, reprinted from a vintage clothkits pattern. I wish they would reprint some of the more retro 70's items from the old catalogues too, I'd definitely be up for a bit of that. I like the way this pattern looks hand-done when seen close to (sorry the photo is not particularly helpful for that... I was working alone!) Perfect for the summery sunday we had out in the garden.
Its all gone a bit Scottish on the needles. I loved knitting with Rowan Scottish Tweed for the Bloke Hat so when I saw some 4ply going cheap at my local knitting shop Urban Yarns I snapped it up, and got going on a wrap cardigan from 'Scottish Highland Knits' which I picked up at the library.
Only problem is that the pattern requires 10 balls and I only got 8, returning to find the stock out and the wool apparently discontinued. Harrummph. That'll teach me to read patterns more carefully. I suspect said cardigan may have short sleeves, which might be quite nice actually (at least that is what I am telling myself!)
On the subject of Scottish knits, when I was trawling around knitting on the internet, I came across designs by young Scot Isolda Teague which are just gorgeous. I hope to continue develop my skills so I can take on one of her designs.
I also came across some incredibly stylish (and tres Scottish) designs by Kate Davies, especially the owl sweater, which is too cute for words. Her blog Needled is compelling reading. At 36, she has recently had a major stroke and is documenting her recovery in an most intelligent and moving way.
Those Scots certainly know a thing or two about wool and knitting.
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