What a productive couple of days I have had. Its amazing what affect a New Year can have on my spirits. I have finally finished the hitchhiker scarf. I realised looking at my blog that I started it on 1st December, so I set myself a challenge to finish it before the end of the year, which I did. Its very warm and I like it, though you wouldnt think it looking at the serious expression on my face!
Ive also started crocheting a blanket. I took advantage of the Drops Alpaca sale with 25% off, and topped up my stash of alpaca.
Love this wool, Love the colours, yummy.
Im doing this pattern and these are my colours. A bright centre, light middle section, just using one colour (wasnt sure how that would work) and the blue/grey outer. Its a nice pattern, but I am finding it awkward joining the pieces as you go, its handling the weight of the blanket as I work it pulls on my crochet hook.
Ive started already, thought I would make up a small group to see if the colours worked etc. Im happy with it, but its going to be along time in the making.
On the sewing front Ive shortened a pair of trousers, for a friend, that had been sitting around since before Christmas. One of those projects the longer you leave it the more you dont want to do it. I also altered the 2 garments I wasnt happy with from my 2013 makes (pictures to follow) So yes a good start to 2014. Now I need a portable knitting project to carry around in my handbag something simple and small. I must pop over to Ravelry.
Cheerio
What a fabulous start to the year! I love your scarf and your blanket. I indulged in the Knit Picks sale before Christmas and got a lovely box of wool as one of my presents. I was thinking granny square blanket, but I love the pattern you choose. How I am in awe of your patience to try and figure out if you have enough wool, wishing I could be so careful rather than just trying to wing everything. Happy New Year! I hope your great start to the year continues.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet this was a self timed photo - they always end up looking very non smile and serious :). The scarf is lovely - and so is all that beautiful wool - just the activity for the dead of winter, knitting and crocheting :) Happy New Year Louise :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely scarf. I really like those colours on you.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty little scarf. The colours are lovely :)
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