After knitting frantically for some time I finished my hat, Grandma’s mittens and dad’s socks. I’m still behind with the squares for my blanket. One block to go and 3 days, guess that won’t happen. I went project diving in the basket with forgotten project and found that thing in the picture. At least the basket is being emptied. Oh yeah, when I’m finished you’ll see that is it. Anybody want to guess?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
A baby’s been born
A pregnant friend is the best excuse to buy yarn when visiting the States. I was advised to use Comfort from Berroco for the baby. All I can say is that it’s awesome stuff to knit with. Pity we can’t get it here. It knits up beautifully. Unfortunately it made the Baby Surprise Jacket not for a baby but more for a one-year old. I was so bummed out about that, that I made a cuddle toy to go with it.
On November 16th my friend L gave birth to a healthy baby boy. I took a day off from work to admire the baby and proudly present the mom with my knitting. The baby doesn’t fit the jacket (actually, he drowns in it right now), the color did meet the approval of the parents.
On November 16th my friend L gave birth to a healthy baby boy. I took a day off from work to admire the baby and proudly present the mom with my knitting. The baby doesn’t fit the jacket (actually, he drowns in it right now), the color did meet the approval of the parents.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Choices
I know I have too many projects at the moment. In my bedroom next to the closet is a basket with several WIP’s I have uncovered during a cleaningspree.
Right now I have 5 active projects, a pair of socks, a clapotis, the Wolhemel blanket, a hat and mittens. I promised the socks for Christmas, I’m a block behind on the blanket, I’m really going to need that hat soon (I LOATHE the cold), the mittens are for my grandmother and the clapotis is/was a Christmas present.
I need to spend time at working, so finishing everything within the next 6 weeks is not going to be easy. Okay, so the blanket won’t be finished this year but I’d like to keep up with the blocks. So . . . I’ll keep working on the socks, hat and mittens. The clapotis will shift from Christmas present to birthday present 9giving me 6 more months to finish) and the blanket will have to wait until one of the first 3 projects are done. Keep knitting bocks until I’m up to speed and then start something new.
Right now I have 5 active projects, a pair of socks, a clapotis, the Wolhemel blanket, a hat and mittens. I promised the socks for Christmas, I’m a block behind on the blanket, I’m really going to need that hat soon (I LOATHE the cold), the mittens are for my grandmother and the clapotis is/was a Christmas present.
I need to spend time at working, so finishing everything within the next 6 weeks is not going to be easy. Okay, so the blanket won’t be finished this year but I’d like to keep up with the blocks. So . . . I’ll keep working on the socks, hat and mittens. The clapotis will shift from Christmas present to birthday present 9giving me 6 more months to finish) and the blanket will have to wait until one of the first 3 projects are done. Keep knitting bocks until I’m up to speed and then start something new.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Done
It took me 8 months and it’s finally done. I wore it for three days straight as soon as the buttons were sewn on. It’s great, fits perfect and is warm without getting hot.
Maybe I’ll start a new cardigan next February, that way I’ll have something new to wear in the fall of next year.
Maybe I’ll start a new cardigan next February, that way I’ll have something new to wear in the fall of next year.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Small swatch
The blanket Kal started on Ocotber 1st. Unfortunately because the factory delivered faulty yarn to the store, I haven't been able to start yet. Angelique gave me a small ball of the yarn I'd orded from her. WOW.
With that little ball I made a little swatch. I'm right on spot with the needed stitches and rows using the recommended needle size. All I have to do now is wait on the yarn. It should arrive at Wolhemel at the end of the week. After that it should come my way. With a bit of luck I'll only be 4 blocks behind. I should be able to catch up.
With that little ball I made a little swatch. I'm right on spot with the needed stitches and rows using the recommended needle size. All I have to do now is wait on the yarn. It should arrive at Wolhemel at the end of the week. After that it should come my way. With a bit of luck I'll only be 4 blocks behind. I should be able to catch up.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Almost
I sat here and declared that 5 project was enough to work on. On two projects I can’t work constantly because they’re presents. Soon I’ll receive the yarn for my blanket, which is perfect to take along.
Then I saw the new project at Knitting Delight. I printed the pattern, went stashdiving, dug out the needles I needed and put it on the table. Wait a minute, this wasn’t my plan for the next months. I want to finish stuff, not start anything new. It almost went wrong.
Then I saw the new project at Knitting Delight. I printed the pattern, went stashdiving, dug out the needles I needed and put it on the table. Wait a minute, this wasn’t my plan for the next months. I want to finish stuff, not start anything new. It almost went wrong.
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