Firstly, thank you so very much for all of the kind comments on the previous post. Things do get a bit wobbly here when routines are shaken up and it’s hard to concentrate on anything in the school breaks when Toby needs 24 hour care, so it’s easiest not to try – that way everyone stays calm and happy. During the recent half term break we had lots of wood walks and outdoor adventures but when we were at home and he was happily occupied I had a little time for some simple knitting – some nice undemanding projects that were easy to put down when he needed something. Knitting is the ultimate portable activity and I love that from a young age Toby has known that if he carries off my knitting bag I will follow. So in between keeping him safe and happy over half term, I was also following him around the house and nomadically finishing off some of my many W.I.P.s – mostly a case of weaving in the ends, which is something I seem to have a problem getting around to – most likely because it is the most boring bit of knitting something.
Finished projects:
The wristwarmers that I started in February. Just a simple ribbed tube with a little twisted cable detail (notes on them here), knitted in beautiful neppy Donegal yarn from Ocean Rose.
The socks that I had just started knitting in the previous post using ‘Wildflowers and honeycomb socks‘ pattern from Olivia at This Handmade Life. Yarn details are here.
A shawl that I started back in February, knitted from a lovely pattern by Tammy Gore called ‘Out of winter‘ in the most gorgeous hand-dyed yarn that I am slightly obsessed with and now want to buy more of – ‘Owl feather’ from Grenouille
I might have cast on a couple of new projects too, mostly of the socky kind, but now that Toby is back at school again I have returned to animal knitting and have been working on a new pattern, which actually isn’t new at all. I’ll be writing this up as a free supplement pattern with instructions on using my existing fox patterns to knit deer – I’ll explain in more detail soon 🙂
little cotton rabbits 
That is The Most Beautiful shawl !!! And what a perfect name for that yarn. Your work is perfection–Gold Stars for you.
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UNBELIEVABLY excited about those adorable DEER!!!! Can’t wait!! And your newly-finished projects are lovely. My favorite? The socks.
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Your work is another way to pray!! Fairy hands! I love your work!:)
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Not only are you the most wonderful inspiration for us but your presentation is simply glorious – I love reading your blogs and fascinated by the amount you are able to produce. Thank you, thank you!
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You’ve been so incredibly productive! And those deer!!!!! Oh my goodness!! They are so cute!! Cannot wait for your new pattern to come out! I worked on my knitting skills for a year to be able to make your adorable creations and I am proud to write that I have now made three!! I’m just trying to decide which one I will make next! Thanks so much for the update!
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So glad life has settled a little for you Julie and that you’re getting a little extra knitting time. Your finishes are so pretty … nothing quite like a newly blocked shawl! 🙂
And oh my, those pretty little deer!! ❤️
Wishing you a happy new week,
V x
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Oh so excited about the upcoming deer pattern. Thank you so much Julie.. I remember requesting a deer pattern some time last year and am so pleased you have found the time to create it.
Forever grateful
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I always look forward to your posts. I vicariously enjoy your walk as we aren’t close to such lovely scenery. Your knitting relaxes me. You chose such pretty yarns and color combinations and you knit beautifully! Enjoy your week.
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Oh, Julie! I pray you’ll be able keep up with Toby’s needs. That must be such a challenge for your family, but such a blessing for him! And your knitting! You do such beautiful work! You are an inspiration! And the deer! Oh my heavens! I can’t wait!!
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JULIE, YOU ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL KNITTER, AND A WONDERFUL CARING MOTHER.
I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE DEER SUPPLEMENT THEY ARE ADORABLE!
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Thank you Julie for a lovely blog with inspirational work.
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Those antlers! And the heart-shaped spots! Utterly adorable. You do knit the loveliest things. I love the wrist warmers. Cable is new to me, but I’m wondering if I might manage them. You’re always inspiring! Hope you have a good week. CJ xx
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Oh my…those deer! And how exciting to have a new animal to try. As always, perfectly stunning work Julie, thank you for sharing it. xx
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Such beautiful knitting and I love the deer!
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Beautiful work, photography and adorable deer. What more do we need. x
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I’m so excited for the reindeer pattern!
I already have holiday dungarees planned that will be perfect for them!
thank you for your inspirational designs!
Karen
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I love all of your projects (am knitting that same pattern of Olivia’s right now for the 2nd time!) but that deer just made my heart explode. Hope you’re enjoying every bit of creative time you get!
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Such lovely finished Knits! The deer are so precious❣️
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Oh my goodness! Be still my beating heart, they are wonderful!
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Oh oh oh those adorable deer. I can’t wait to knit them. I think they’re my new favorite animals if yours.
So happy Toby is back and settled in and I hope you’ll find more time for yourself. I love seeing all of your beautiful projects. Wish we could sit and knit in the park again.
Best, Bonnie
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You knit so beautifully. I love the deer.
Have a nice week!
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I’m not sure I could love those little deer any more! Oh my heart just popped x
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I love the little deers. How do you find time to do all the knitting?
Greetings from Germany,
Erika
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Bonjour,
j’admire vos jolis ouvrages ! Pourriez vous le dire avec quel type de fil vous avez tricoté les chaussettes ajourées et avec quel n° d’aiguilles ?
Merci de votre réponse
A bientôt
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I cannot tell you how excited I am about those reindeer 💗💗 Cannot wait 🤗😍😃 You do such beautiful work, always such a joy😊😊
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Little reindeer – how adorable! You’re such a creative talented knitter.
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Oh goodness. I love everything you knit–from the pattern to the yarn to the color choice(s). I am definitely putting the socks in my ravelry queue.
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I am very excited for any new pattern you create. I look forward to the deer. I “TROLL” Pinterest, your site and my emails for updates and new patterns. Thank you for your creative and well written patterns. I hope that you have time soon to also finalize that badger you started long ago.
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Jou rendieren zijn prachtig. Kan ik dit patroon kopen?
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