This blog is not only for documenting my makings but to also have a place for future projects I’m excited about. That’s how Current Obsessions was born and I have every intention of making every single item I put into this category.

Back in November, I shared the Tiilda hat and mitten set by my friend and talented designer, Inese Sang.

I finished it a while back but never got around to taking photos of me wearing them until now. We woke up to hail and snow yesterday. Yup, that’s right, I said yesterday and I know it’s the middle of April but I don’t think mother nature got the memo. Anyway, we had been delaying getting our passport photos taken for months now so, at the beginning of the week, I told everyone “don’t make any plans this Saturday because no matter what, we are going to Costco first thing to get that done.”

Well, damn.

So, we dug out the winter gear, snow boots and all and headed out the door. It’s a good thing Radley never got around to changing the tires either!

[project bag is from my sweet friend, Sandy]

I used Brooklyn Tweed Quarry in the colorway Moonstone. I knew this yarn loves to cable and I’m so pleased with how they turned out. The only regret I have is not buying more for a matching cowl.  🙂

I haven’t blocked them yet because I was too excited to wear them  lazy. I bought the faux fur pom pom from a fellow Canadian maker – Elle Desjardins.

I’ve received so many compliments (and requests) for this set.  I’m planning to make another one in black with this.

If you’re looking for a super fast, super fun, purposeful gift (unless you live in Florida) I highly recommend this pattern. Have I mentioned it’s free?

Mother’s day is just around the corner and I think this would be a perfect gift for mom (again, unless you live in Florida)

If you decide to knit it, why not print a gift tag as well 🙂

Pattern: Tiilda Hat // Tiilda Mittens by Inese Sang.