It’s taken a while to get round to documenting, but this was the shawl I’ve been knitting being blocked, on 1 April 2024. Since then I’ve been wearing it, and I must say, the yarn – De rerum natura ulysse – is really soft. I like it it. It’s also nice and light, which was another thing I wanted, seeing as the Almina shawl is so heavy. That said, as the Almina shawl is more of a solid colour, the stitch definition is much better.
(Although this happens to be the one photo where the definition on the new shawl looks ok…) I really wish the new shawl was a little longer, but as I ran out of yarn (and started it in 2023!) I thought it was probably sensible to call it quits. Actually, I am wearing it now, and it feels so soft I wish every garment I own was knitted in the same yarn.
Over Easter I darned 6 socks – for the record, that is a lot of socks to darn. By the end of it, I never wanted to see another sock again. I used the knitted patch method again, via this video, which is super helpful. The patches have kind of worn themselves in now, so they’re comfortable enough.
Yesterday I knitted these little pantaloons for this bunny, because her dress is too short. But actually the pantaloons are tiny, and really don’t fit. As this is a gift – and a late one – the choice was to make a smaller bunny or larger dress (and quit moaning), so I made a larger dress.
Must remember, small Little Cotton Rabbits knitted in Cascade 220 potentially with a strand of fluff too, will not fit the small rabbit clothes, if they’re knitted in Krea Deluxe on 2.50 needles. Not the way I knit. Use the pattern for a full size rabbit. Cascade 220 does make for quite a chunky rabbit actually, but still, I think she turned out nicely in the end.
And she does seem to look quite comfortable wrapped up in my shawls.
I’m mid-way through a second sock, and I probably will make another smaller animal to make the most of the clothes, but aside from that, I’m not sure what to make next. I did just buy a pattern for a nice looking short sleeved cardigan, but it looks quite complicated! Also… will I make that tiny too? Who knows. I hope not.
Occasional Crafter 
Love the shawl. It looks amazing, and the rabbit is so adorable. I love making the small animals.
Thank you! I appreciate that – the shawl is a bit less dramatic than the dark one, but it is nice to wear. And the rabbit finally arrived at her destination yesterday. I was a bit worried she’d been lost in the post!
Love the deep red dress (if it is red, my laptop’s not much good at colours) on your pale little rabbit – lovely contrast – the textured part of the dress is really effective too. I really enjoy textured knitting (if that’s the correct term) and seeing strong stitch definition, as you call it, it feels so satisfying
Thank you! Yes, it is a nice red – it really photographs well! And yes, I like textures too. I think they’re just less hassle or stress for me than knitting in different colours. I really want to do some colour work but also to relax. I’m not sure the two go together for me, at the moment.