I got a couple things cast off over the last week, another pair of socks to add to my box of socks and a little cardigan for Freddie.
I've lost the ball band so I'm afraid I cannot remember what the yarn was or the colourway, I am happy that I got the pattern on boths socks to match though.
We are not wearing any of the socks I'm knitting this year, they will be a gift to both of us to start wearing from January.
I decided to knit another Baby Aosta cardigan for Freddie. I really didn't like the fit of the first one I made but couldn't find another pattern that I liked. I'm happier with how this one came out, altough I do still think that a cardigan knit in peices has more structure and better fit.
Even though I knit a bigger size thinking it would be ok going into Autumn I'm not sure he will get much wear out of it, he is growing so fast, he is eight weeks old now and already wearing 3-6 months clothes, plus, It's too warm for him to be in any clothes at the moment, let alone woolly ones.
This week we have another heatwave, the air is so close and uncomfortable, it was already 30°C today and predicted to rise to 34°C on Tuesday and Wednesday. We are not geared for this extreme heat, our houses are built to keep heat in and we don't have air conditioning in homes. I've been keeping all the blinds closed so that the rooms don't overheat and we have fans going which does help a little.
I think I'll be hibernating untill sensible temperatures return, which shouldn't be too long because this is the UK after all, give it another week and we'll be moaning about the rain, ha ha.
-X-
5 comments:
I always enjoy seeing your beautifully knit projects, Maggie! Love the colors in the socks and that little cardigan is so sweet. I totally understand about those fast growing babies... my youngest grandson is just one but is already wearing 18 month sizes and weighs 28 pounds. I can barely lift him! Oh, that sounds dreadfully hot for homes with air conditioning--hope you can find somewhere cool to relax while your heatwave is raging! Take care now! ♥
I do like those socks and a very nice cardigan for Freddie.
Phew! It is so hot isn't it!
Keep as cool as you can and stay hydrated.
All the best Jan
I always love the knitting. The cardigan is adorable. These little ones grow so fast.
It is super hot here for June. I walk outside and melt. I did put some tinting on the kitchen windows last year and I am thinking I should probably add it to our living room as well.
Those socks are beautiful and I love the colours. Hopefull Freddie won't have grown too much so that he can still wear your lovely cardigan. British weather changes so quickly from one extreme to the other, you never know what another week might bring. Hoping you can find a cool place to hibernate in for the next few days.
Have a good week.
You did so very well with the pattern matching on the socks. The sweater is so cute.
God bless.
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