Hamster House

We bought a posh house each for out hamsters. Aran seems to like his, but Rowan doesn't like his - he will not sleep in it.
So, I looked for a knit pattern for a hamster nest, and couldn't find anything suitable.

So I designed this one.



Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool Aran (Sage), leftovers
Needles: 4.5mm dpns, set of 5.

Gauge is not that important as long as your hamster can fit into the nest. My hamsters are dwarf hamsters, so if you have a Syrian hamster you might want to make it bigger.

Pattern:
Main Section
Cast on 44 Stitches and join in the round on 4 needles, 11 on each needle
Work 4 rounds of moss stitch
Switch to stocking stitch and work until tube is 2 inches long

Decrease section
Round 1
knit to within 4 sts of end of needle, k2tog, k4, ssk, knit to end of needle, knit to within 4 sts of end of needle, k2tog, k4, ssk, knit to end of round.
Round 2
Knit

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until there are 12 stitches remaining

Graft end closed.


Enjoy!

François Hat

Made for: My Dear Other Half

In: Rowan Pure Wool Aran

Pattern: Jaques Cousteau by Typy

Modifications: Yes. I used Aran instead of the recommended DK, so I adjusted the number of stitches down to 100, and then scaled the other sections accordingly.

Rating: I liked knitting this, it was quick too. The only problem I have is with the propensity of the top to point due to decreasing every row. But when worn it looks fine.

Secret Santa Fetching

Finished...

Urban Vest, Completed

Sorry about the pose, it's early - before work!

I love the "vest" though - I'd call it a tank-top.

Brill, would make this again, but perhaps a little longer...

Manly Sweater, done.

Manly Sweater, started back in December 2007. Originally I was going to give it to OH for his birthday (February!)

It's finished now though, and it looks great. I'm really pleased with it!

Nintendo Cozy

I finshed the Nintendo Cozy from the Stitch n Bitch calendar.
Overall, I like it.


I didn't have three matching buttons, but hey random is funky, right?



the material it's on is the reverse of the designer material I bought for the frock I'm making for a wedding in a few weeks. I didn't mean to buy designer material...

Slippers for OH

After the success of my Fluffy not Bunny Slippers, Oh asked me for a pair. So I ordered some lovely green cascade 220. He didn't want them fluffy, so he didn't get fluffy. It makes the gaps more obvious, but I still like em.

Fluffy Not-Bunny Slippers

I've finished the Not-Bunny Slippers. I say not Bunny because I decided against the ears and face that are really part of the pattern. I love them though! They are so cozy and comfy, and I can walk upstairs in them thanks to my own slight modifications!



I love the effect the varigated Louisa Harding yarn made. That was the mohair yarn in there, The main pink is Cascade 220.



The sole is made from two strands of the Cascade held together. It's a little slippy on my laminate floor, but good on carpet. And nice and springy



As you can see the sides of the slipper come just under my ankle bone, this is good.



And they match my PJs and dressing gown!

Fetching

I used the Fetching pattern from Knitty for these, as requested by my sister. I think that they look fab. The yarn is Debbie Bliss Donegal Aran Tweed from Sheepish in York. I managed to complete this pair with just one ball.

Mum's Matching Hat

Mum's hat to match the scarf

Irish Hiking Scarf (3)

So, for Christmas I knitted three (yes, three) Irish Hiking Scarves. I will never again knit the same thing for more than one person - it gets dull.

Anyway, they were all fab, so here they are: (model is my OH where there is one!)


Tony's Hiking Scarf:




Mum's Lincolnshire Shopping Scarf




Daddy's Scarf and Hat (yes, Dad got a hat too, Mum's is on the way...)