I hope you are having a great week, it is so cold here, me and Fee are wrapped in blankets :) It was very misty on our walk and very quiet, i didn't see another person (or dog)
I have finished off some projects this week. My fingerless gloves are done, i just need to get Russ to photograph them for me. I finished off another 2 pairs as well that i started last year.
I hemmed the edges of the cat and fish scarf and i sewed the hearts on for my banner and fixed it to the blind. (sorry about the rubbish photo)
After it had fallen in the sink 3 times Russ attached it to the blind. I am really pleased with how it turned out, it makes me smile. I am going to try and make some little stars to hang off our shelf in the bedroom.
I have been knitting on my tank top quite a bit. I keep thinking if i get this done i can start on my jumper. This is the back and i have just reached the armhole shaping.
New projects started - A box pouch knitting bag for me. A large drawstring bag for my mom and another one for me and a knitting needle roll thing, which is still at the 'thinking about it' stage.
After spending ages looking at gorgeous projects on Ravelry i decided i wanted to try and knit some socks. I would love some knee length one with cables and bobbles...after hours of trying to get the hang of the double pointed needles i am settling for a pair of plain stockinette ankle socks. I find them so awkward and Russ says i look like Edward Scissorhands. This is how far i got before putting these on hold.
The wool is 4ply and the needles size 2.25. There are so many mistakes, in the cuff bit :( After doing some more research on knitting socks for beginners, i read that its a good idea to start with a thicker yarn, like an aran and larger needles, i don't know why i didn't think about this???
So i have started another one......
This is going so much quicker. The wool is an aran weight and the needles are 3.5
I have also started a beanie style hat in this rose pink.
Using circular needles. Its my first time using these too. I got some plastic ones from our local craft shop and just couldn't get on with them, i couldn't get the stitches to go over the needle tips. So i did some more research and ordered myself some of these...Addi Premium. (i think i have this research thing back to front, i need to do it before i start on these projects!)
I love these needles.
I have finished the cuff bit of the hat and am about to start on the 'very easy' colour work :/ I have lots of You Tube videos to watch.
I think that's about it for this week. J is at my Moms today so I'm going to get my sewing machine out and get working on my navy skirt.
Have a lovely weekend xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
8 comments:
I have that same problem with circular needles. Let me know if you find some good ones.
Good luck! lovely to see you back and blogging again. Have a fab weekend. x
Good luck with your knitting! I'm impressed at how many projects you have on the go at once... and with the sock knitting, you will find it addictive, and it gets lots easier as you go along. At first I found the tiny multiple needles really awkward, but now I've made so many pairs of socks I've lost count!
You have lots of wonderful projects in the works! The heart banner would make me smile too! Enjoy your weekend.
Thank you though for sharing your research! You're coming up with some great learning and are motoring on the knitting front. I am really interested in how you get on too. Lovely makes and choices of wool. Adorable heart garland too :-)
enjoy the circular needle - it will become a favourite, no more missing needles! You can do the socks on a circular needle too.
Love the colour of you hat.
The picture you took on your walk is stunning Alex!
I hope you enjoyed your day sewing, you deserve it.
Lou xxx
That banner is gorgeous! Thank you so much for popping by and commenting, your kind words are much appreciated x
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