Gingerbread Castle

Some lovely Koigu is coming my way via the famous Rob. I've finally succumbed to the magic of THE WEB, and ordered the 'Painted Lady' colourway. I'll see if I should join the knitalong hosted by Sandy. I'd love to but I really don't know when I can start and feel really bad if I join and cannot knit it until everyone's done with theirs. Also added to my modest stash this week are some pastelly cotton yarns for myself and my daughters. And I'm contemplating some more which are on offer at a good price. How I wish I have an extra ten pairs of hands. Sorry, the husband is still not in the picture yet, maybe this winter. I'll get a photo of the yarns together with the Koigu which will hopefully arrive next week.

Just a picture of the Gingerbread Castle to share.

Like the well-dwelling frog in the Chinese proverb, I have only a limited view of the (knitting) sky. This pattern is really is a fabulous piece of picture knitting. It's just fascinating that different stitches can be combined to create a castle. There are faggoting, twisted stitches, eyelets, and a bobble to top the turret. It's lots of fun to see how the castle unfolds before your eyes, row by row.

Actually, the square came out smaller than 12 inch. Width-wise, I've blocked it to size (almost, you can tell from the wavy edge I'm not too good at it); length-wise, I added some rows and a sun. Hope the sun shines always on the recipient.

This is the first part of the secret project. For part 2, I'd wanted to knit the Hobby Horse in Book 3 but it'll be another building this time. I'll go for the Enchanted Cottage, also from Book 2 of the Barbara Walker Treasuries.

Comments

[Robbyn]

I love that pattern and have made it myself. Yours looks great and the sun is a perfect addition. It's so much fun to watch the actual castle emerge as you knit!

[Sylvie from France]

Hi Siow Chin, the castle is so beautiful, congrats! What are the books you're talking about please??

[Eva Shiu]

Hi Siow Chin,

The white castle looks great ! Where you get this pattern ? You must show me the book next time.

BTW, I went to Cheer Wool yesterday. They have new lovely Japanese cotton yarn just arrival. I got a bag in variegated purple. And, the new Bouton'd Or baby book has just release. If you want to it, you have to order it now. Lots of beautiful patterns for kids.

[Christina London Englandhristina]

Hi Siow Chin
I was looking @ your 2003 Gallery & I adore that
Baby Sweater with Cables & Bobbles .
Does that pattern come in English ?
Is that book still available ?
Where can I get it ?

What sizes does the cardigan come in ?

Thanks !
Christina

[Kajin]

Amazing! Congratulations on your work - the castle really stands out.

[Kerstin]

Sandy's knitalong is very casual, start anytime, finish anytime. But I guarantee that once you start the web, you'll finish it very quickly. Beautiful castle!

[Clara]

The castle looks wonderful!

[jenifleur]

I too am holding back a little while on Charlotte's Web, I really must finish a few other things to start it in good consciousness, but heck, you and I can always host a "Knit Way Behind" on it!! I haven't even bought the yarn, so if you think you'll be bringing up the rear, have no fear!

[marjorie]

Eva mentioned your castle and it's definitely nice. It'd like to try something like that too. BTW, I've emailed Rob too and planning to knit Charlotte's web too!

[Louise]

The castle is a real masterpiece! Such beautiful knitting, as usual.

[Pam]

Dear Siow Chin
Your castle square is so beautfiul. Can you please tell me where you got the pattern. I am doing a comfort afghan for a lady and she always referred to her husband as king of the castle. Sadly he was killed a few weeks ago.
Thank you for your help