Husky wool bodice

Quick snap of Husky Wool Bodice

“Husky Wool Bodice” – I suspect this is the very first time that phrase has ever been uttered! Here darling, newly pregnant G. models the Husky Legwarmers that transmuted into my Husky Wool cable-paneled Bodice! I think I may have to type up this pattern because it is really lovely to work. The cable is simple – the same as my Husky Warmers and lovely to knit, it has a nice rhythm.

Modelled by the lovely G.

This garment is knit in four pieces: front, back and two side panels. The cabling allows for nice stretch across the bust which is very flattering and gathers in nicely at the back so it’s not all puffy there. The side panels are made by picking up and knitting stitches on one side of the front and back panels and knitting garter stitch to the length you want to connect the front and back panels. The straps are made by continuing a single cable set one cable in from each side at the front, knitting to the length you want and then sewing at back. You could do button attachment, deer-horn style toggles etc on the front or back. I am really loving knitting with this handspun Alaskan Malamute wool and lambswool yarn, it is so natural and pure.

and her gorgeous wee bump

We did our we photo shoot in a bit of a sudden rush but doesn’t G. look gorgeous?! What a cute wee bump. This cabling stitch would be lovely used in a ‘bump warmer’, ‘bump tube’. I may have to get on to that next – except I am now making a pair of Soya Yarn Gauntlets which is knitting up like silk cashmere and has a beautiful drape to it.

bye, bye pregnant Husky Bodice gal!

Bubble wrap effect knitting

you want to touch me, right?

Crikey, who knew you could create the extreme touchability and irresistable texture of bubble wrap with some wool and knitting needles? I have just popped (ha, pun) a chunky plain stitch (or garter stitch) cream giant pig into my shop but I must knit another because this is THE most cuddle-able, finger-gripping textural anything I have ever made. And this porker weighs a TONNE too – am going to pop him on my kitchen scales and check how close to a tonne he is!