This is an amazing pattern Highland Peak SHAWL by Mina Philipp and even though it is a paid pattern after knitting it I would not mind to buy it as a gift - that shows how much I enjoyed it and am happy with results I got. I would classify myself as an Advanced Beginner ( :D :D :D) therefore, I like to knit and don't think too much about the pattern. This one has everything that I would dream off - strips, mindless knit and such an amazing final effect - even with some Personal Touches (my mistakes). If you are a beginner who has already knitted at least a hat you may just need to check on YouTube 2-3 easy things and you are free to fly away with your needles.
Hopefully the winner will be announced on the 1st of April in the APRIL GIVEAWAY 2016 !!!
Try something new! It is my motto. It doesn't have to be perfect and it will never be when you are doing something for the first time. In this hat new things for me: creamy chunky ribbing and slouchy hat - probably should be even slightly more slouchy, but well I can always make extra slouchy hat in the future.
Another request for a penguin a Toy for birthday. I was looking on raverly for something that would suit, but as I couldn't find therefore my next option is google. I googled this pattern and as it is free you can enjoy it too - Free Pattern Penguin from Madagascar. Go and even compare how different my one to the original looks like.