I wonder whether, by the time I finish writing this post, Diane will have surfaced. After the hard work of the past few months, yesterday was a day of little writing and much drinking! I suspect there will be incriminating photos on The Inside Loop blog later today. But here at Gypsy Towers, we are far more refined and will be discussing finished projects.

Because I have a couple to share! They’re not exactly news as the photos have been about for 24 hours already, but here I can write a bit more about them here.

Matilda was totally inspired by Evelyn Clark’s Flower Basket, Leaf Lace and other triangular shawls. Since I first knit knitted one of her designs, I have found the construction of them completely fascinating. I also love that they can be made to any size without any kerfuffle. I said before how warm my Ene’s Scarf is, but Matilda is even bigger and though it was cold last night waiting for a tube, then a tram, then a bus, I was snug and warm and purple. Cashmere rocks.

Pattern: Jules, available here
Yarn: Middlearthknitter Superwash Merino
Needles: 2.25mm Susan Bates Silvalume dpns

I think this is the first time that Mr B has been on my blog in any way. It’s only his feet, but maybe I can find a way to knit him stuff that show a more recognisable part of him. Hmmmm, that didn’t sound quite right. Moving on! I’ve already mentioned my love for wizardy yarn so the Vintage Denim Superwash Merino is just more of the same lovely squishy yarn in fabulous colours. I wanted to design another men’s sock pattern as there’s definitely not enough out there, and this pattern was also simple enough to resize for smaller feet as well.

And with that lot of secret knitting done, it’s now time to return to the other lot.

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 11:22 am and is filed under finished projects. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.