It’s Finished!!!
*does Snoopy Dance across the apartment*
The Heirloom Blanket is FINALLY finished!
I just need to weave in the ends, take a picture, and wash it.
30 Wednesday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inIt’s Finished!!!
*does Snoopy Dance across the apartment*
The Heirloom Blanket is FINALLY finished!
I just need to weave in the ends, take a picture, and wash it.
28 Monday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inSince I don’t share overly much when I finish an item, I thought I should start a spotlight series. Why I chose that project… what yarn I used… any modifications I made…
These spotlights are NOT in order of when I finished the project.
28 Monday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inWIPs
1. Aunt Linda’s Heirloom Blanket
I have four panels left to go on this one. That’s it. If I can finish one panel each day- this blanket will be ready for weaving in the ends and washing on Friday.
2. Washcloths
Two more to knit!
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Once the blanket is done, I will need to cast on a few things.
1. My DC swap monster. (The knitting part is easy. The ___ part will take time. No meaty details, in case my swap partner follows my blog.)
2. My DC monster KAL for week 1 (which I think will be feet). Easy Peasy.
3. Hubby’s test socks.
If you’re counting- that will STILL only be four WIPS, since the blanket will be finished by then. 😀
BUT Hubby said that I will probably need to make my dad a blanket for Christmas. Hmm… time to start color coordinating ideas. I’m thinking a medium to dark grey and yellow. (His favorite color is yellow.) And maybe a third color as an accent. I’ll think on it.
24 Thursday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inMy principal knitting goal for 2015 is complete!
22 Tuesday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inI found the most awesome knitting project today:
Sniffle Mitts
Pic © Ellen Rodgers
These are complete GENIUS!
My nose always runs like a faucet when it gets colder.
The only thing is that I prefer gloves to mittens.
So I’m going to buy the project and see if I can make the pocket a little smaller, so I can convert to fingers.
Then I need to make a pair for Hubby, too. He is always asking for tissue/napkins…
21 Monday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inLet’s talk about my FO (Finished Object):
I LOVE THIS BLANKET! It’s mostly Caron Simply Soft, and the colors are soooo fun! I swear- if I were shorter- I would keep this blanket for myself! It’s 36 inches wide by 39 inches tall. But alas- I have already delivered it to my nephew. I hope they love it.
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WIPs
1. Aunt Linda’s Heirloom Blanket
This one is slow going. I think critical mass burned away any love I had for it. I’m still working on it, but I can only get about four rows before I want to work on something else.
2. Washcloths
It’s amazing how cotton always looks like yarn barf until you wash it. I plan to make two more (and have a set of three). Then I’ll wash them and see if they end up looking any better. If not- who cares! They are just for my use.
3. Charity scarf
I finished the blanket, and still had a need for rainbow. So I cast on a scarf. It will probably end up being given away, but it’s pretty, so far!
4. Weasley sweater
Yeah- this one is going to be frogged. I keep thinking I’d like just a little more fitted look.
17 Thursday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inI was a victim of One More Row Syndrome last night.
I’m usually not so bad about bedtime, but I spent almost an extra hour, trying to get to the last section of this baby blanket.
As a result- I need tea. (Can’t do coffee- it doesn’t like me.)
And I have no caffeinated tea with me. Â *sigh* Â Also- no tea mug…
But- in other news – this baby blanket should be done by Saturday! Â WhoHOO!
14 Monday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inOkay. So when you last left me (3 days ago), I was midway through the foundation square for Treveon’s Blanket. Well- I have completed that square:
And… I am happy to report that I am moving right along!
I took this picture yesterday, when I was in the middle of the green. I have since completed the green and I am 2 rows into the blue. The colors are sooo vibrant and fun!
I also think I will go up to size 11s, once I’m done with the purple. (Since that will be a complete rainbow cycle.) It’s 2 feet already, but I think I will go up to at least 3 1/2 feet, because I also want him to be able to use this as a toddler. Maybe. Depends on how I feel once I get back to the red. (I started with red, so I want to end with red.)
And here are the usual suspects:
2. Aunt Linda’s Heirloom Blanket
-I’m a little farther along on this one, but that colorful baby blanket has captivated my attention! So I mainly only worked on this one to free up the cord. (I needed a longer cord for the baby blanket. That’s the drawback to working with interchangeables- you always need the cord that something else is on.)
11 Friday Sep 2015
Posted Knitting
inOkay. So I changed my mind on Treveon’s Baby Blanket.
It’s because of this:
The Caron Simply Soft is a little too limp to provide proper structure for a Ten Stitch Blanket. Â (And yes- I was pulling my edge stitches properly, and I had ten stitches the whole time.)
So I’ve changed directions. Same yarn, different pattern:Â Fuss Free Baby Blanket
Although, it’s looking a little Christmas-y right now… but that should be fixed, once I add the other colors. But so far – the foundation square is going well!
And the white in the center will be a T. Â You know- T for Treveon.
11 Friday Sep 2015
Vogue Knitting patterns on sale!
A lot of the patterns are $1.99!
There were a couple I’ve been eyeing, so I think I will go snap those up!
You’re welcome.  🙂