Monday 14 September 2009

Alpaca goodness











































Long time, no post. But I have kept busy. Not so much with my thesis unfortunately. Days fly by with a little one. But I thoroughly enjoy every day I get to spend at home with my son. I try getting some crafting done in between, and especially after his bedtime. I've been working on a little project I'm hoping to show you soon.

I made the pants Filip's wearing when I was pregnant, I only had left to knit the shoulder straps and fasten the buttons. I did that a few days ago, and was surprised to find that it was pretty much a perfect fit. Anyway, I really like how it turned out and how it looks on Filip. Super cute if you ask me. And SO comfy, made in alpaca wool. Perfect for keeping him warm and snuggle now that fall is approaching quickly (To my regret, though, some days are still too warm to wear thick woolen outfits). Oh, how I love dressing Filip and myself in warm comfy clothes, I don't miss summer at all. I think. At least for now. I'm still dreaming about all that fall snugglisness. Walks in crisp cool air, hot chocolate, warm blankets (Yay for my granny square blanket! Not yet finished, but big enough to warm my lap.). Mmmm. Can hardly wait for colder weather! (If I start complaining about Norway being too cold in a couple of months, feel free to use this post against me.)

Pattern in Norwegian only.
Mønsteret: Sandnes hefte 0808. Mye fint i det heftet! Denne buksa er forresten veldig lett og rask å strikke
Garn: Sandnes Mini alpakka
















I got a wonderful gift for my birthday, which was in August. My cute niece Hannah, made me a beautiful macramé bracelet. It's the one to the far left. So pretty! Nothing's more precious to me than homemade gifts. And then Hannah, 11 years old, taught me how to make macramé bracelets. We had a lot of fun, I tell you. Crafting is great bonding!

















Tiden flyr når man er hjemme med små. Jeg har ikke fått jobbet noe særlig med masteroppgaven min dessverre. Men litt håndarbeid har jeg fått tid til innimellom, som regel etter Filips leggetid. Denne buksa strikka jeg da jeg var gravid, hadde bare igjen å strikke skulderstroppene og sy i knappene. Det gjorde jeg for noen kvelder siden, og fant ut at den passer Filip perfekt nå. Strikket i myk, varm alpakka, et perfekt høstplagg. Mmm, gleder meg til høsten kommer for alvor! Gåturer i kald, klar høstluft, og varm kakao og varme pledd når man kommer inn igjen. Herlig! Jeg savner slett ikke sommeren (i hvert falll ikke foreløpig), det er nesten så jeg gleder meg til det blir enda litt kaldere. For enda er det rett som det er for varmt til å kle Filip i for mye ullklær.

Jeg fikk en utrolig flott gave til bursdagen min, som var i august, av min niese Hannah på 11 år: Makraméarmbåndet ytterst til venstre! Utrolig lekkert, og ingenting slår en hjemmelaget gave. Og siden lærte hun meg å lage makraméarmbånd, utrolig artig å lage ting sammen. (Tips: Biltema selger en stor boks med masse treperler i til ca 100 kr, billigere finner du det knapt.)



14 comments:

  1. Åh, så deilig bukse! Gøy å bruke myke, varme hjemmelagede ting.
    Å ha dagbarn er kjempegreit. Det gir masse glede og ikke minst samvær med eget barn!

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  2. I couldn't agree more, crafting is great for bonding...that's how I won over my nephews and niece.

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  3. By the way.. jeg bruker nøstebarnull og new-zealand ull om hverandre. *nikker*

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  4. what a happy post!
    your little boy is so handsome!
    and his pants look so cozy - and well-knit! :)
    the bracelets are wonderful! and what a fun thing to do with your niece. :)

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  5. Virkelig ei flott bukse du har strikka. Likte både fasongen, og den fine beige fargen. :) Takk for koselig kommentar.

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  6. Hei..., så mye flott du har laget..., den sparkebuksen var helt skjønn.

    Flink niesen din er til å lage macrame... :O)

    ha en strålende kveld!

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  8. Dear Linda! I just covered your blog - and just want to leave warm greetings here... so nice knitting things you make for your cute little one!
    By the way, write/read in english is so good...Great! I plan to do this in my blog too..:) but it is always one more time to blog and sometimes the special words for feelings or humor I cannot find quickly enough.... :)
    Uta

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  9. What a sweet little guy!
    Hi, this is Kim from the great give post you responded to...I would love to pick you, I am very excited that you are also willing to make and give something handmade to three people. Just make yourself a little blog post about it to getyour great give going!
    I only wish I could get one of the beautiful things YOU make!!!
    Oh, and will you e-mail me you address at madi_bell@hotmail.com

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  10. Your baby is so adorable, and I love that pattern you made for him. It looks so cozy and warm. Nice work, mama :)

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  11. Så flott bukse! Så både lun og god ut. Flott farge også. Riktig høstbukse. :)

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  12. Tusen takk for kjempekoselig kommentar! Mye fint her inne også. Ser du er litt strikkedilla :)) Har også strikket mye barnklær, men er nå infisert av hekle viruset. Ha en glad helg! Hilsen fra Pilepalle

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  13. Oh yes, those pants are adorable!

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  14. Så fin blogg du har! Og så fin gut! :)
    Blir inspirert til å finne fram strikketøy! Takk!

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