sophy's knits, notes, etc.

the holidays really seemed to sneak up and speed past this year -- i hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Adam and i had dinner with friends (old and new), and i was finally able to give these two little girls their requested ponchos:

leila and josie, "how much longer do i have to smile?".

project :: leila's poncho by me!
yarn :: Rowan Big Wool, Color #033 Bubbled, 2 Skeins.
needles :: US 19 (15 mm).

project :: josie's capelet.
pattern :: Hooded Capelet with optional fair isle motif by Teva Durham.
yarn :: Rowan Big Wool, Color #031 Smooch, 2.1 Skeins.
needles :: US 19 (15 mm).

these two projects began as Teva Durham designs in some way or another. for josie, i followed the Hooded Capelet pattern from loop-d-loop, except i replaced all yarn-overs with m1-L/R increases to remove the eyelets. i wanted this to be a cozier knit for josie to wear during weekends in Tahoe with her family. also, i was in a bobble-making mood, so i used a picot bind off to finish.

for leila, i originally included a lace-leaf motif in her poncho so that it was similar to how i began my lace-leaf sweater dress (which you'll notice is another Teva Durham influenced project). but 3/4 of the way through, i realized i'd completely messed up the shoulder increases.

when i restarted the project, i didn't include the motif. it's a simple poncho that begins and ends with twisted rib and includes raglan shaping for the shoulders. i think the giant button was a nice touch. (not that you can see it!)

don't they look like little sprouts? ♥

project :: sprouts hat by me!
yarn :: Rowan Big Wool, Color #033 Bubbled, 0.95 Skein.
needles :: US 11 (8 mm).

i quickly whipped up this fun little project on Christmas Eve, just to finish up the rest of the pink yarn. i think it turned out pretty nicely, don't you?

happy knitting!