My Vacation With Smith

Last week, I was on vacation  in West Dover, Vermont.  I arrived on the 6th and left on the 13th.  I had gone with my Mother and Godmother.  It was a girl's week.  We stayed at The Grand Summit Resort Hotel at Mt. Snow in West Dover.  The area was so quiet and calm, which was very refreshing.  I loved the mountain air.  So crisp.  I think the 10° to 15° temperature difference  from NYC had something to do with it.  While there we shopped, went to the spa, got a chance to view the meteor shower Wednesday night and relax.

Grand Summit Resort & Hotel at Mount Snow

Besides everything we took part in, I did manage to do some knitting.  While in Vermont, I started two new projects.  The first project I'm not able to give a lot of detail since the recipient frequents the blog.  I can say that I'm using some Tosh Sock in Tart and that it is a shawl. 

The second project started was Smith by Ysolda Teague.  A few weeks ago I picked up a copy of her book, Whimsical Little Knits 2 from Brooklyn General.  I finished this project in three days.  I love it.  He came out so cute.  I used the yarn that was called for in the pattern.  On my way up to Vermont, I stopped by Webs and purchased some Rowan Scottish Tweed DK that was on closeout.  It's such a shame that this yarn was discontinued.  This was my first pattern that I've knit from Ysolda Teague.  The pattern was very clear and easy to follow.  In a lot of ways the construction and attachment of the spikes reminded me of the Flore Hat by Knitwhits I made a few years ago. I had to go up a few needle sizes.  I used US 5 needles for the body and US 9 needles for the spikes.  I had a lot of fun making both of these projects.  There was a lot of yarn left over from both balls, so I think I may be able to knit another Smith from them.  I also ended up making the Wee Mushroom that was in the picture.  The pattern is also included in the book.  It took me about 2 hours to make. The only change that I made to the pattern was that I knit an additional increase row for the cap.

Just Started

 

Almost Done

Finished

Pattern: Smith from Whimsical Little Knits 2 by Ysolda Teague

Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (sh. 25 Oatmeal & sh. 19 Peat)

Needles: 8" Crystal Palace Double Pointed Knitting Needles US 5 (Body) & US 9 (Spikes)

Started: August 10, 2010

Finished: August 12, 2010

Pattern: Wee Mushrooms from Whimsical Little Knits 2 by Ysolda Teague

Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweek DK (sh. 25 Oatmeal & sh. 24 Porridge)

Needles: 8" Crystal Palace Double Pointed Knitting Needles US 5

Started: August 16, 2010

Finished: August 16, 2010

Happy Knitting! ♥

Comments

[Kristyn]

I can almost smell the mountain air when looking at that picture. Smith and the musroom are way to cute!

[lynette]

sounds like you had such a wonderful and peaceful trip. Smith looks very comfortable in his new environment. and i think i know what shawl you're planning. i'll check back in later to see if i'm right. ;)

[Ticky and Mimi]

So cute! Glad you had a nice vacation.

[Chymecindy]

Hi! I like your blog. So lovely!

[Passionate Blogger]

Wow, you're such a fast knitter!

[Ligoakoma]

Brilliant!

I wish I could knit like you! So cute that hedgehog!

Have a nice day,
:)