ClassicCableKnits

Modern handknits with a classic flair

John’s Pebble Vest

Christina | February 25, 2010

Just in time for Baby John’s 6 month milestone, I finished the lovely Pebble vest by The Thrifty Knitter. The vest mimics the simplicity of Brooklyn Tweed’s Cobblestone Sweater and gathers two great stitches together – garter and stockinette – for a very pleasing look.

I love the fact that this vest buttons at one side [...]

6 Months

Christina | February 24, 2010

Baby John turned 6 months old yesterday. It is hard to believe that milestone has come. That means I have been a mom for half a year – unbelievable!

A Hint…

Christina | February 16, 2010

Just a glimpse of more of the fun knits that will debut in my Spring 2010 Collection called “Whispers of Spring.”  Baby John and I are working hard in the studio to put it together for you all!

Valentine’s Day

Christina | February 16, 2010

This year I made tiny little Valentines. Cutting a felt heart out of an old felted sweater, I then sewed it to a card stock heart of the same size with some yarn. Then I wrote my little messages on the back. Next year I will start earlier and embroider little messages on the front [...]

A Baby John Update

Christina | February 15, 2010

Baby John is growing up too fast. He has quite the little personality. He loves play time and is getting proficient in rolling from tummy to back and then once he is on his back from side to side.

We’ve introduced a little rice cereal, which he loves! He bends his head down to meet the [...]

Roller Derby and Sweater Sighting

Christina | February 12, 2010

Last Saturday Emily, my sister, took my mom, my other sister and I to the roller derby. Emily became fascinated with the roller derby after taking our Uncle Bill to an event last year. I can see why she likes it — it is like hockey, football and speed skating all combined. And you get [...]

Refreshing

Christina | February 9, 2010

Late Saturday afternoon I left Baby John playing happily with JK (he was studying) and headed out for a winter walk. We had just received a beautiful blanket of snow in Indiana and I thought a “just me” outing would be refreshing.

I grabbed my knitting basket, bundled up (putting on my recently completed Woodsman’s Thick [...]

CCKnits on Facebook

Christina | February 9, 2010

Yes, can you believe it? At last there is a page for ClassicCableKnits on Facebook! Come on over and “friend” ClassicCableKnits — I’d love to see your finished CCKnits!

The Softness of Wool

Christina | February 5, 2010

Go read Clara Parkes’ article on soft wool vs. “crunchy” wool. It will open your mind to new possibilities. It opened mine….

Spring is Coming…

Christina | February 3, 2010

My husband teases me that once I hit January 1 I begin this mantra of “spring is coming.” He is right. I might be a bit too early to sing the “spring” song… but it is helping me get through the gray days of winter.
One of the things that is inspiring me to look to [...]