Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
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I’m a knitter and a spinner living in Melbourne, Australia. I love acquiring stash and occasionally I even use it. I knit for myself, my husband and the babies in my life. I have made great friends through this passion of mine. Blog by Sonia.
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
2d ago
I’m home, exhausted and I’m wondering how my time in Bendigo went so fast. It must mean I had a really great time. I won a prize in the Woolcraft competition! It was for my Paul Klee Sweater pictured above. Competition was really tough this year and I feel very fortunate to have been awarded ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
1w ago
It’s finished! My super fun Stephen West sweater was finished in time to be entered into the Woolcraft competition at the 2024 Australian Sheep and Wool Show held in Bendigo. Which begins today (I’m writing this in advance). The main colour has been hand-dyed by Danni of Half-baked Hand dyed, with the contrast colours from ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
1w ago
I’m sorry I haven’t posted in such a long time. Apparently when you enter into Woolcraft competitions, you’re supposed to be a bit secretive about your makes until the judging has occurred. That’s no fun! I’m not even sure if that applies to blogs, is a judge reading my blog right now?! I highly doubt ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
1M ago
The Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo is just 6 weeks away! I’m super excited this year as every year; it’s like Christmas for Knitters and Spinners. My husband and I go up to stay a few days beforehand to make it into a mini getaway. The show itself seems to be getting bigger ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
1M ago
It seems I have fallen off the blogging wagon, I’ve only been knitting my Pressed Flowers pullover and it’s taken f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I do love it though, but mosaic knitting takes twice the time it seems. Can you believe we’re nearly half-way through the year? We had a belated birthday (for me) and a combined birthday ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
2M ago
Last week I made the decision to not cast on a new sweater in May. The excitement of casting on with reckless abandon, has taken a pause… but only for May! I currently have 3 sweater/cardigan WIPs, and I feel as though that is the most I can cope with at one time. I’ve been ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
3M ago
Yippee my Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose is all finished! I’m very happy with how it has turned out. The yarn is from Kate Davies’ Advent calendar of 2023 which included all the colours from her Milarrochy Tweed yarns, plus all of her new colours released in the club. It was a very happy ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
5M ago
We have begun the third month of the year, which means I’ve cast-on for yet another jumper! Both January and February jumpers are still incomplete, but I’m enjoying them both thoroughly. I have reached the point in my painting bricks sweater (February), where I actually love it! I was having serious doubts about this one ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
5M ago
When I began the ‘fun’ colour work part of my Painting Bricks sweater last week, I suddenly got ‘Coogi’ jumper vibes, and not in a good way. If you’re not familiar with Coogi take a look here. Believe it or not, Coogi is still around but I don’t think they have any retail stores, at ..read more
Sonia Knits – The adventures of a Melbourne Knitter
6M ago
I’m a little tardy in beginning my February Sweater, it’s so hard to squeeze in such exciting things during the work week. But I have now indeed cast on for my February Sweater which is to be Stephen West’s Painting Bricks Sweater. I’m using the 8ply minis from my My Creative Garage advent calendar for ..read more