Don’t get used to this

I’ve been trying to stay away from the computer for the last few weeks. I thought I should do a bit more knitting or sewing, instead of just reading about them. That, and I have some things that I need to do that have deadlines (mostly self-imposed, but still they have to be finished.) I’m really terrible with limiting my Internet time, once I’m in front of it. You won’t believe how many times I had gone to the computer “only to check something” and next thing I know it’d been a few hours. Terrible I tell you! So the best solution seems to be to not turn the computer at all. Well, I didn’t go without the Internet completely (of course not!), but I seem to be getting better at resisting the urge to perch in front of the computer for hours on end. And it seems to be working somewhat. I managed to finish a few things! (Yes, several!)

You ready?

First was this pram/bassinet blanket for a friend’s little boy who made an appearance a few weeks ago. Very similar to the one I made before.

Then there was a cardigan for a little girl.

Pattern: Offset Wraplan. I added a crochet flower to one side of the collar (helped by this video tutorial on youtube).
Yarn: Rowan All Seasons Cotton in “Purr”, 2.5 balls
Needles: 3.5mm
Ravelry link

And another one for another friend’s little girl.

Pattern: Debbie Bliss’ Ribbed Baby Jacket from Special Knits, and I added a crochet flower brooch.
Yarn: Rowan All Seasons Cotton in “Purr”, 2.5 balls
Needles: 4.5mm
Ravelry link

Seems to be a theme here, doesn’t it! Babies seem to be popping left right and centre around here. And I was very behind with my gifts. I really must do something about this procrastination. I mean, I knew the babies were coming, so why does it always catch me by surprise??

Another FO, this time for me, just to break the baby theme. I started this scarf months ago (ahem, in March), and finally it’s done.

Pattern: So Called Scarf
Yarn: Moda Vera Harmony, 3.5 balls
Needles: 5mm
Ravelry link

And finally, a pencil case / pouch that I made as my contribution to a recent blogmeet lucky dip swap.

Pattern: Counterpane accessories pouch from Handknit Holidays
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Wool/Cotton, 1 ball
Needles: 3.25mm
Ravelry link
Modification: The pattern says to add just a layer of lining on the inside, but I was worried it would make the pouch too limp and floppy. So instead I sewed a fully lined pouch first with a heavy canvas as the exterior (picture here), and then attached the knitted pieces to the outside of that by hand-stitching it around the zipper. I’m glad I did, because the result turned out to be sturdy enough to hold its shape. I love, love, love the texture on this!

Well that turned out to be quite a productive month! I guess the cold, cold winter we’re having in Sydney at the moment kind of spurred me on with the knitting. I still have a few more projects in the works that I haven’t even blogged about yet, for another time then!