January Collection

My version of Sophie, free pattern from Magknits. I used Lana Grossa Oxford, bought at Monopol for 55 cents/ball. This yarn felts A LOT, and I had to use a sharp knife to separate the sides of the bag from each other. It could have been a good idea to place a plastic bag inside (and secure it with a few stitches) before throwing this lady in the washing machine.


A scarf knitted lengthwise on a 100 cm circular pin. Yarn from Phildar's sale, and some Rowan cotton I swore I would never use for anything just a few weeks ago!

The pattern is really simple, garter stitch and the same pattern repeat as in the Morning Surf Scarf.

I finished this yesterday, on the train to an outdoors event. My son was certain he wouldn't need either cap or gloves, but in the end he was quite happy to wear this, and his brothers' gloves. The "dubbelmössa" is knitted from a provisional (crocheted) cast-on, until high enough (I used my doublepins as a measure) and the decreases begin. When the first half is knitted, unravel the crocheted chain and pick up the stitches. Continue in the other direction, using a matching/contrasting yarn, or the same. (Make sure you secure all loose ends, in the end you will have a closed structure.)
I used Fortisimma Socka, and I think it is slightly thinner than the yarn in the original pattern, from Elann. Joel's friend looked at the cap and said "It looks store-bought!". I took that as praise... (I found this pattern via Blogdogblog)