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Well hello 2014!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Knitty Attitude

I love doing lists of all kinds of things and I got super inspired by a list of FO’s made by my friend Linda. I started my own but I felt overwhelmed so I stopped and promised myself to make my “crafted in 2014” list as I go…

However, I love looking back. On January 1st 2013 I wrote:

“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.”

Well…2013 was a blast! Watching my son grow and learn is amazing and he is always the same charming happy boy. In 2013 it was clear that the little family was growing bigger and in 2014 we’re having a baby girl! Exciting times ahead!

In the blog post from January 1st 2013 I also shared some crafty resolutions with you, let’s see how I did:

Crafty resolutions for 2013 – How did I do?

1. Finish and publish a pattern that I’m working on at the moment. – CHECK! This year I published my Mia Baby Blanket and my Jasmin socks! :)

2. Design and publish a pattern for a children sweater (at least one!) – NOT CHECK! However, I have few design and I’m going to try to make it a whole book!

3. Design and knit or crochet mittens, hats and socks for Draupnir as he grows. – CHECK! Mostly hats though :)

4. Knit myself something really beautiful and nice! – CHECK! I crochet myself a shawl and a cowl/cap.

So bring on 2014 with all its glory – it’s going to be super!

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No more tangled headphones!

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Knitty Attitude

I love my headphones but I hate when they get all tangled up and it takes precious minutes (that could be spent knitting!) to untangle them. So I crochet the cord and now I have yarn-cover headphones that don’t tangle!

Yarn: Hjertegarn Sock 4
Crochet needle: 1.75 mm.
Groovy headphones on Ravelry.

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It’s October again!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Knitty Attitude

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

In October 2011 I did a breast yarnstorm outside the The Icelandic Cancer Society.

In October 2012 I took “the travelling boob” with me everywhere I went and made a series that I called Boob on the go.

I have not planned anything for this October but if you want to yarnbomb with boobies, here is a free pattern I made: Pink Breast.

Ohh and it’s only 78 days until x-mas and I have started planning and making some gifts! I have to say that I’m a bit proud of myself for being so much ahead of time ;)

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My first sock pattern: Jasmin!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Knitty Attitude

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.

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Stitching through grief

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Knitty Attitude

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.

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My patterns!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Knitty Attitude

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.

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2013!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Knitty Attitude

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!

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Boob on the go – Part III

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Knitty Attitude

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

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October 21st
Boob in a cradle

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October 22th
Boob in a bearsuit

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October 23rd
Boob on a bench

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October 24th
Boob rocks

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October 25th
Boob at a bus stop

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

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October 27th
Boob and mittens

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October 28th
Boob and Christian IX

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

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October 30th
Boob and the red guy

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October 31st
Boob on Halloween

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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!

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Boob on the go – Part II

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Knitty Attitude

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

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October 10th
Boob and a cake

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October 11th
Boob and a Kitchen Aid

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

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October 13th
Boob and a fire-boob

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October 14th
Boob and autumn leaves

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October 15th
Boob in the bookstore

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October 16th
Boob and a pink scarf

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October 17th
Boob and embroidery

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October 18th
Boob and drop spindles

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October 19th
Boob and Raffi the giraffe

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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

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Knitty Attitude

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.