KnittyAttitude

My first sock pattern: Jasmin!

Knitty Attitude — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:58 +0000

I’ve been terrified of knitting socks for years. The thought of making the heel and grafting two toes was more than I could bare. But then I found out you could knit socks from the toe up. And then I saw all the beautiful sock yarn you can buy…

So I started knitting socks. AND I HAVEN’T STOPPED!

I made the Jasmin socks with a special person in mind; a talented girl that I’m so lucky to know. She is also bright and vibrant; just like the colours of the socks!

And because this is my first sock pattern to be published, It’s free through May 2013! Just head on over to my Ravelry shop and download your copy!*

Hope you enjoy the Jasmin socks, I loved knitting them!

*Please note that even though I’m giving you this pattern now it is still under copyright and does not give you permission to distribute it, not now or after May 31st when I start selling it.

Filed under: knitting, my patterns Tagged: knitting, patterns, ravelry, socks, toe-up socks

Stitching through grief

Knitty Attitude — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:19:38 +0000

My grandmother passed away in February. She was a brilliant and strong woman. When I was younger I always had hand knitted mittens and socks from both of my grandmothers and they were a great inspiration for me as a knitter.

The night she died we knew it was coming. I was too restless to work on my knitting so I picked up a crochet hook and started crocheting a classic granny square. I had never made one before but I knew how to do it so the square came pretty easily. As I sat there crocheting one square after the other I decided that I would put up a yarnstorm in the memory of my loving grandmother. And so I did.

My grandmother lived in this house since the middle of last century. This is where she raised her children and had her most joyful and hardest times. In her loving memory, I left these granny squares on her fence.

Filed under: life Tagged: personal, yarn graffiti, yarnstorm

My patterns!

Knitty Attitude — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:14:55 +0000

I’m working on putting all my knitting and crochet patterns up on Ravelry. Some are already there but some need a little freshening up before they get published. That shouldn’t take too much time.

So for all my patterns, both free and the ones I sell, check out my pattern site.

Filed under: knitting, my patterns Tagged: knitting, patterns

2013!

Knitty Attitude — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:41:35 +0000

Happy new year!

What a year 2012 was! The highlight was without a doubt giving birth to my first, Draupnir, and get to know him. He’s a fantastic little boy, charming and happy. I can’t wait to see what 2013 holds for my little family.

Knitting-wise I knit my son a Royal blanket, that was my biggest knit this year. I also knit him a sweater, hat and socks. I crochet more than I have done in the previous years and I have found out that amigurumi is something I really like. This year I knit the first garment ever for my husband: A hat! He loved it so that inspires me to maybe knit something more for him. But I don’t think I’ll be going down the road of a husband-sweater…

So lets look at my knitting resolutions for 2012:

1. Knit socks! – CHECK!

2. Spin more! – Not so much…

3. Knit more! – CHECK!

4. Design more! – CHECK!

5. Yarnstorm more! – CHECK, CHECK, CHECK!

I think I did pretty good in 2012 ;) I also published my first patterns on Ravelry, you can see them here.

Crafty resolutions for 2013:

1. Finish and publish a pattern that I’m working on at the moment.

2. Design and publish a pattern for a children sweater (at least one!)

3. Design and knit or crochet mittens, hats and socks for Draupnir as he grows.

4. Knit myself something really beautiful and nice!

Filed under: knitting, life

Boob on the go – Part III

Knitty Attitude — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:07:17 +0000

Boob on the go is my contribution to Breast Cancer Awareness month this year. Every day throughout October my boob will show up different places.

Here is Boob on the go – part III: October 20th – October 131st

October 20th
Boob and the national referendum in Iceland

October 21st
Boob in a cradle

October 22th
Boob in a bearsuit

October 23rd
Boob on a bench

October 24th
Boob rocks

October 25th
Boob at a bus stop

October 26th
Boob and first snow of this winter in Reykjavík

October 27th
Boob and mittens

October 28th
Boob and Christian IX

October 29th
Boob in Harpa – Reykjavik concert hall and conference centre

October 30th
Boob and the red guy

October 31st
Boob on Halloween

Here is Boob on the go – part I and Boob on the go – part II.

Also, be sure to check out what Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers are doing for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

Filed under: yarn graffiti Tagged: boob on the go, boobies, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer awareness month, yarn graffiti, yarnstorm

Boob on the go – Part II

Knitty Attitude — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:17:13 +0000

Boob on the go is my contribution to Breast Cancer Awareness month this year. Every day throughout October my boob will show up different places.

Here is Boob on the go – part II: October 9th – October 19th

October 9th
Boob on a BBQ

October 10th
Boob and a cake

October 11th
Boob and a Kitchen Aid

October 12th
Boob and Bessastadir, the Presidential Residence in Iceland

October 13th
Boob and a fire-boob

October 14th
Boob and autumn leaves

October 15th
Boob in the bookstore

October 16th
Boob and a pink scarf

October 17th
Boob and embroidery

October 18th
Boob and drop spindles

October 19th
Boob and Raffi the giraffe

Here is Boob on the go – part I.

Also, be sure to check out what Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers are doing for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

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Boob on the go – part I

Knitty Attitude — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:47:21 +0000

Boob on the go is my contribution to Breast Cancer Awareness month this year. Every day throughout October my boob will show up different places.

Here is Boob on the go – part I: October 1st – October

October 1st
Tindastóll mountain, Drangey island, Boob, Þórðarhöfði cape

October 2nd
Boob on a swing

October 3rd
Boob in the library

October 4th
Boob on a piano

October 5th
Boob in a supermarket

October 6th
Boob and a n00b

October 7th
Boob and noodles

October 8th
Boob keeping goal

Also, be sure to check out what Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers are doing for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

Filed under: yarn graffiti Tagged: boob on the go, boobies, yarn graffiti, yarnstorm

October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Knitty Attitude — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:24:58 +0000

One year ago I did a Breast Yarnstorm to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, I’m doing it a little differently but the pink boob is of course part of it!

So let me introduce… *drum roll* …BOOB ON THE GO!

1st of October: Tindastóll, Drangey, Boob and Þórðarhöfði in Skagafjörður, Iceland

Boob will be on the go all through October just to remind us all how important Breast Cancer Awareness is. Be sure to go regularly for a check up!

[If you want to crochet a pink boob for Breast Cancer Awareness month or any other occasion that needs a pink boob (you'd be surprised how many times a pink boob comes in handy...) here's a free pattern I made: Pink Breast!]

Filed under: yarn graffiti Tagged: boobies, yarn graffiti, yarnstorm

Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers: Second Mission

Knitty Attitude — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:54:57 +0000

Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers went for their second mission yesterday and the magnificent piece was released into the wild today to celebrate Culture Night in Reykjavík.

How beautiful are these seats?

The Reykjavík City logo

More photos on Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers and you can also like Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers on Facebook!

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Yarnstorm coming up…

Knitty Attitude — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:35:05 +0000

Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers are heading to their biggest yarnstorm yet. It’s going to be big and moving. Don’t miss it!

Filed under: knitting, yarn graffiti Tagged: knitting, Reykjavík Underground Yarnstormers, reykjavik, yarn graffiti, yarnstorm