My first shawl - Follow your arrow mystery KAL by Ysolda

Yes, it was my first shawl.

I am not a big fan of lace knitting, 

but my friend Diana convinced me to knitting along with her 

this mystery KAL from Ysolda.

Verdict: I was a lot of challenges 

but I had FUN.

My combination : BABBA

Clue 1B, 2A

Clue 3B

Clue 4B, 5A

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Pattern : Follow your arrow 

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, Gossamer

Thanks to my friends Diana for her help when I got stuck with the pattern 

and Julia for blocking it perfectly.

New baby blanket - Sweet Valentine

The latest of the baby blanket called "Sweet Valentine" due to this vibrant Raspberry Sorbet color you want literally munch on. This time I tried a new yarn, Madelinetosh Merino DK, in Vermilion color.

I always like to knit garter stitches for baby blankets but it is a bit boring to knit 100 garter stitch row so I designed it with a little twist ☺

the "Sweet Valentine" blanket is available for purchase in my Etsy store

Blanket size is 50 by 50 cm, or 23 by 23 inches

Supply: 1 skein of MadelineTosh Merino DK

Tutorial 

Cast on 79 st, with US9 

Knit in garter (all knit) for 7 rowsWrong side, knit 4, (purl 1, knit 6) 10 times, purl 1, knit 4

Then on right side, knit all stitches
Repeat these 2 rows 50 times
Finish with 6 rows of garter st and bind off.

En français, c'est par ici

Christmas gift, part 3

Last but not list, this Christmas gift is for a dear friend who always think of bringing me something wherever she travels!!

We had gone shopping at the mall one day together and she loved a slouchy hat at Urban Outfitters but the quality wasn't worth the price so I decided to knit one for her and add a matching cowl.

Pattern hat was easily found on Ravelry and the cowl is just the same pattern but not decreasing, just bind off.

Yarn is Madelinetosh Tosh DK, color Dalia

She loves purple, I love cable!!

New blanket available in the boutique

A fall color newborn baby blanket, available in the By Altadena boutique.

Only 1 available

Adorable warm handknit Blanket for newborn or toddler 
100% Madelinetosh Hand Dyed incredible soft Merino wool.
My own original design.

The blanket is 21 by 21 inches or 53 by 53 cm

Your baby will love it for years, first as a newborn, it is perfect for car seat or stroller trip. Then as a toddler, it is just the right side for them to carry everywhere.

So soft for your bundle of joy, a new grandchild, baby shower, christmas gift!!

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