Slow Saturday with my knitting, watching the latest episode of Homeland. Outside it's snowing, inside it's cosy. On the needles a scarf, fake rib, in maroon, estonian wool.
Saw Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy yesterday. A very stylish film made by Tomas Alfredson, who made the Swedish version of Let the Right One in. I liked Tinker, great actors and I think Gary Oldman will be nominated for an Oscar for this role. And I hope Alfredson gets a nod too.
First finished object for 2012. A hat for my friend Doc. Finished it on January 1st.
Malabrigo hat for Doc
Yarn: Malabrigo worsted
Colours: Malabrigo Worsted, colours: Indigo (MC) Pink (stripes)
Needles: 5,5 mm
Pattern: Kims hat
Design: Kim Hamlin
Started: December 30, 2011
Finished: January 1, 2012
Yarnsource: Hamiltons, Mariefred
As usual a fast knit and malabrigo is just a dream to knit with. Doc just loved the hat and her kids just got so jealous I promised to knit hats for them as well.
So, I'm back in Stockholm after a week in Jämtland. I had a blast but as always, it's good to be back home.
The new years weekend was spent in a mountain cabin in Edsåsdalen, about 1 1/2 hour drive from Östersund. Doc and I drove up on Friday evening while Doc's hubby and kids drove up a day before us.
31 dec, 2011, around 8.30 in the morning
The things that amazes me in the country side are how dark the night is, no street lights - BUT on the other side - you can see the stars in the sky! And how silent it is.
We had a couple of great days. Lots of sun and fun the the snow. I am not the skiing type but I'm enjoy the outdoors nevertheless.
New Years eve was spent with the family, eating a fanatastic dinner made by Thomas. We went out around 8 pm to see the early fireworks, for the kids. When the kids had gone to bed we lit a fire and sat in the sofa talking and listen to music, waiting for the clock to turn 2012. The where a small firework in the valley around midnight.
On Januray 1st we celebrated the young daughter's 4th birthday. Lots of gifts to the 4 yr old. And cakes. A fab day!
Christmas Day! I hope you enjoy the Christmas festivites! I am!
God Jul!
Merry Christmas!
A knitted christmas gift to Mama. She told me she needed new ones. So I knitted these.
Kureyon wrist warmers
Yarn: Noro Kureyon (138)
Colours: pink/green/blue/orange
Needles: 5,00 mm
Pattern: -
Design: -
Started: November 19, 2011
Finished: November 21, 2011
Yarnsource: Yll & Tyll
So, I did finish the second mitten last weekend. And I'm very happy about these. Sadly they are not for me.. A Christmas gift to someone.
Mittens
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden & Drops Nepal
Colours: Black, pink/red
Needles: 4,5 & 5,00 mm
Pattern: Rav link
Design: Maria Gustafsson
Started: December 4, 2011
Finished: December 11, 2011
Yarnsource: Yll & Tyll
As you can see I modified the pattern a bit. This time I didn't made the heart and make stripes all the way. Will now wrap these. And hope it will be a success when open dec 24.
One evening after work, I dressed me up in a apron and decided to make saffron biscotti with pistagio and almonds. I used a recipe from one of my favorite chefs Leila Lindholm - Swedens answer to Nigella Lawson.
And they really taste good. I have hidden this jar way back in the pantry. I don't want to run out before christmas. These biscotti goes very well with glögg! Longing to Christmas eve to have some of these.
December 13 is Lucia in Sweden. A wonderful tradition. Can't imagine this day without Lucia. At my workplace we celebrate Lucia in style. We meet up at the Historical museum (just over the yard form my office) sit down and wait for the Lucia and her company to come and sing for us. As always Lidingö Kammarkör.
After the Lucia concert, we drink coffee and eat saffron buns and ginger breads. A great way to start the lucia day.
Last weekend while in Uppsala, I bought some yarn to make a new pair of mittens. Right hand finished on Monday. Left hand, the cuff is done. My plan is to have a pair done by tomorrow. The yarn is Noro Silk Garden and Drops Nepal.
Stipes all the way this time. Pinkish/redish and black. Very stylish.
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