I can be a bit boring …. when I find a yarn and pattern combination that I love, I tend to repeat it. It’s time to start another blanket and I pulled some yarn from my bin and got started.
I’ve already made one of these in yellow…
And in pink so I know it will turn out great!
I made progress today – the linen stitch blanket is finished and ends are woven in.
I also finished up the doll quilt and the shamrock coaster set. More masks were sewn – 9 just need ties or elastic now but I have another 8 to sew I think and then I’ll be able to get back to the problem quilt.
This is my favorite stitch for this Mandala Ombré yarn and this colorway is aptly named Happy! The yarn is super soft and works up beautifully. I’m using a pattern from a kit I purchased a while back but you can find a similar blanket at this link.
I made good progress on the hourglass quilt too. All the blocks are made and I’ve begun to assemble the top. I’m sure I’ll drag it out the rest of the week especially since I plan to hike some more if the weather holds.
Finn’s trying to convince me it’s time to go to bed ( he won’t go when Keith goes). He finally gave up and curled back up on the foot of the recliner.
Same hat, same yarn, same mistake! The only thing I did differently is cast on fewer stitches for a snugger fit and yes, I deliberately made the same mistake with my purls lining up rather than being offset.
Now I’m ready to start another blanket – I think I’ll crochet a linen stitch one. It’s one of my favorite patterns and very easy to stitch.
I knit a hat this week too. I made a mistake by not paying close enough attention to the pattern, I’ve made this hat a number of times but I like the “mistake” so much that I’m going to knit it again the same way. The purls should be offset but I kind of like them lined up like this too. It makes a nice variation.
I put the last stitch in this easy Ripple Afghan this afternoon and wove in all the ends. I’m not happy with this colorway and as you can see from the photo below, the dye job was “messy” with colors bleeding on to each other however when I sit with it across my lap and don’t study it too closely, It looks fairly nice. At the very least, it will provide a warm blanket for someone in need and I’ll be a little more choosy about which colorways I use in this yarn.
No sewing on Saturday – I’d let the cleaning slide too long and it was past time to give the house some attention. Keith helped as always – I’m so lucky that way! The rest of the day was spent on laundry, walking, and football. Since I did not get the 2nd binding ready for stitching down on Friday, I spent my time after the football game crocheting.
I started this ripple afghan on the 28th of December but since I’m still binding and sewing some at night the progress is slow but steady. I wasn’t thrilled with the colorway but I’m less unhappy with it as the blanket grows. Some might stop working on a project they weren’t happy with but I believe even the blankets and quilts that don’t turn out as pretty as I’d like have value for their warmth. Someone will be grateful to have it to cover up with.
The last hat (for now) is finished.
I like this pattern and will make it again but the fold up brim could be longer so next time I’ll knit to 9 inches from cast on before starting the decreases.
Just one more hat to do and then I can focus on my binding.
After laundry, packing, taking and picking up Finn from grooming, I cast on another hat. I might need something to work on in the car but I’ll have to drive part of the way this trip now that my ankle is better. I’ll post details on the hat when it’s done. This one has a nice fold up brim that will keep a little girl’s ears nice and warm!
