Monday 16 January 2012

Woodland hoodlet

Are you ready for another Ta Da? This one I’m very proud of, it’s a knitted project. I’m not much of a knitter, but recently I’ve seen so many cute knitted projects that I couldn’t resist trying. Warning, this post contains pictures of me being extemely happy haha.




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Tadaaaaaaaaaaaa.







I have learned so much from this project. It’s been a hassle in the beginning, unraveling the project 3 (!!) times. But once I got the hang of it, it worked like a dream. I learned the kitcheners stitch, I learned bobbles and I learned to work with short rows. All these terms were unknown to me, so I had to struggle to learn new things (thank you Youtube!). But now I know a lot more and the result is stunning.
Just in time too, since the winter is finally kicking in here in Holland. This project is a real head turner when I walk the dog. People either think I’m like a pretty character from Robin Hood or think I am some crazy girl that thinks she is in some lame fairytale.

I don’t really care what people think about this one, I like this hoody so much! It’s warm and soft and the color differs during the day when the light changes. From grey to blue to minty green.
The pattern is used is from my favorite designer at this moment, Tiny Owl knits. You can buy it here. It’s not an easy pattern when you are not a very experienced knitter. When I opened the pattern I was a bit scared. It looks very complicated because of all the cables and bobbles, but it is very well written and when you take one baby step at a time you’ll get through. It’s fast too, since it uses needle size 10.0 mm (US 15) and super bulky yarn. I used Drops Andes and used up only 4 skeins (6 where recommended for my size), so I have some left!  

Mr. boyfriend made the pictures, I felt kinda aaaawkward. But he was very helpful haha. He likes the hoody but what matters the most is the comment of my mom when I was waring it:

"Oh dear, you look so adorable again."

♥♥♥ Priceless ♥♥♥

21 comments:

  1. Oh it does look very magical :) Absolutely beautiful! I also love how happy you look showing it off!! Well done Suzanne :)

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    1. Thanks Hazel! I must admit that I'm not a big fan of posing in front of the camera like this, but this project had to be shown off haha.

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  2. Its fabulous, I can't believe you've made it already. I still have to get started. It looks beautiful :)

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    1. thihi, yes I already made it. I just wanted to wear this so badly. If you decide to make it, don't hesitate to contact me if you struggle. It looks like a complicated pattern at first, but it is much easier than you think!

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  3. I absolutely adore it... And YOU, your Mum is right!!!! :)

    Your blog is also looking amazing xxx

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    1. You made me blush! Thanks for complimenting on my layout, it's actually inspired by yours. I really like the simple, clean layout you have.

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  4. That's gorgeous, you're very clever! I love the colour - so pretty!

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm very pleased with the color, it was a gamble. I ordered the yarn online and you can never be sure how the color will be in real life. But it turned out ok!

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  5. Whoaaaaa is this beautiful???
    This is soooo lovely.
    I wish I had one.
    I wish it got cold enough here to wear one.
    Must be able to make a plan to crochet something like that.

    Blown away. Welgedaan.

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    1. Dankjewel Stel! I also looked for something like this in crochet, but cable work is not something common in crochet. It can be done though. I found this cape that is also very cute.

      http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruadh

      Or this one:

      http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/through-the-woods-crochet-version

      And I found a youtube clip about a 'scoodie', which is a scarf with a hoodie.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNLUGByY5BI

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  6. It's gorgeous!! I love the color and the hoodie!! You did a fabulous job! :)

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    1. Thank you Bria! With the temperatures dropping I can wear it all the time.

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  7. It's beautiful and anybody who thinks otherwise is probably jealous of how pretty you look in it.

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    1. Thihihi, I guess you are right! Thank you for the compliments.

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  8. Your Mum is so right you look so adorable in it. SUch a beautiful pattern you are so clever. Gorgeous colours.

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    1. Thank you so much, the pattern is briliant. I'm a big fan of Tiny Owl Knits, her projects are so magical.

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  9. It's beautiful. This is the one TOK project I think that I may be able to pull off and wear! It does look great on you, Mum's know best you see!

    I've added a link to your site, listing you as a PCH maker, I hope that's ok? If you want to pop by and grab yourself a button to display on your site, please do!

    http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.com/p/pch.html

    S x

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  10. Jeetje Suzanne, mooi!
    Goed gedaan zeg!
    En het staat je ook echt heel mooi,
    ook op dat mooie jurkje :)
    xx

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    1. Dankjewel! Ik ben er echt super blij mee, het was best wel een lastig project maar ik ben blij dat ik het heb afgemaakt. Al is het wel weer tijd voor een haakprojectje hoor, dat is toch makkelijker haha.

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