I found the most delightful Norwegian knitting patterns here and here. Unfortunately for me, not all the patterns come in English, and I want them all!

I have two of their wonderful patterns, but this is the first one that I have actually knitted.

This pattern is called the All Year Round Jacket, and it is knitted totally in a three by three ribbed pattern. It is very stretchy and bouncy. The pattern is a one size fits     2-5.

One of Aniyah’s favorite features of this pattern is the little pockets, just big enough to hold her treasures. This was the first time I have made pockets in a sweater and I almost eliminated them but decided that I wanted to learn how to make them.

I changed the pattern some by adding a band along the front. It kind of messed it up, so I added the buttons and it seemed to make up for it.

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The Boutique Unforgettable yarn is from Red Heart and I purchased it at Walmart. It is a self striping yarn and comes in a few different colors. I am a huge fan of self striping yarns. This yarn was nice to knit and came out feeling really soft. I used two skeins for this project.

Aniyah will be able to wear this sweater for a few years because of the sizing. I always appreciate a pattern that allows for growing room.

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So I finished Aria’s scarf and was totally surprised by what I found when I blocked it.

This beautiful, colorful yarn ran when I got it wet, not just a little, but a lot! I soaked and rinsed it twice and the color would not stop running. I even soaked it in hot vinegar water, but it still ran.

I am a little concerned that if she wears it outside and gets it wet that it may ruin her clothes.

A good thing to know.

Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.

Proverbs 4:23

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Aniyah’s scarf and bonnet combo can be found here.

This precious little bonnet and scarf combination was the perfect choice for my little Aniyah, and I could not resist.

I love that the hat and scarf are attached, so there will be no separating and losing one without the other.

The eyelet pattern throughout the entire hat/scarf was one of the appeals of this pattern, however I have to say that it took constant concentration on my part to stay on task. It felt like a long project and I worked on it forever. But it was two projects in one and I am most certainly glad that I did it.

The tassel at the back of the hat was the finishing touch.

The super soft yarn is from Yarn Bee purchased at Hobby Lobby for $4.49. (don’t forget to use your 40% off coupon) The soft Haystack color was a more subdued color for my little laid back girl. This project took one skein of yarn.

This was certainly worth the effort, seeing her wrapped up snug and warm, cute as a bug makes me a happy mammy. I also purchased another skein of this yarn so there may be some little mittens to match in the near future-I hope.

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:10

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Not quite ready in time for Christmas, and not quite ready still, I couldn’t wait any longer, so I gave Aria her knitted cable hat and hand mitts.

These awesome patterns are available for free here and here.

I found this amazing self striping Yarn Bee yarn at Hobby Lobby. The colors are so fun, bright and vibrant. Beautiful sparkly sequins cover it. It reminded me so much of Aria, so I knew I had to make something for her out of it.

It cost $7.99 but I used my 40% off coupon. This project took two skeins.

I loved the hat pattern and you just can’t go wrong with a pattern that is free, however I did change it up a bit and added a 1×1 rib along the bottom edge.

I knew that hand mitts would be a hit for her, she has always loved them. These turned out so cool because each hand mitt looks different because of this awesome yarn.

I could not leave this pattern alone either, I added a couple of 1×1 ribbed rows at the thumb.

This project was a lot of fun for me to knit because of this fun yarn, but it is still not complete. I am still working on the scarf.

He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Psalm 91:4

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Most of the knitting that I do is for my granddaughters, so this Christmas I decided to surprise my daughter and knit a sweater for her. I spent months hiding it from her. Every time she came to the house I would gather it up and hide it in my bedroom. I really wanted this to be a surprise.

And surprise it was! She had no clue and it was totally worth the months of knitting, hiding and waiting, even though I was tempted more than once to let her see it.

I loved her reaction.

You can find the Yuri Pullover pattern here.

There were three things that drew me to this particular pattern.

I love the 3/4 sleeves. This sleeve length has become a favorite of mine over the past few years and I am drawn to any pattern that has them, both in knitting and sewing.

The second thing that I loved about this pattern was the cabled pattern down the outside of the sleeves. I not only love seeing cables, but I also love to knit them.

The last thing that I loved  was the wonderful turtle neck, which I am a huge fan of. This sweater had all of my favorites.

It was knitted in her favorite color and I used my favorite yarn, I Love This Yarn, purchased at Hobby Lobby.

That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ

Colossians 2:2

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