WIP Wednesday - Week 15

I have yarn in my stash that I bought for a specific project.  For some reason that project didn't happen.  Now that I am only using stash to make any project I am faced with a dilemma some of my stash doesn't inspire me.  Take this fiesta yarn, I have finished the Oaklet Shawl and am very disappointed with it.  But that's a story for FO Friday. 

I found myself with just under 200g left of this yarn and I was determined to get it out of my stash.  I cast on about five projects with it and wasn't happy with any of them.  The my friend asked me to teach her how to do the neat ripple blanket by Lucy at Attic24 so I thought I had better brush up on my ripple skills cause it's been awhile since I have done it.  So that is what this yarn has now become.  A ripple scarf.  I am not happy with it, but that's the yarn's fault. I know it's because of the colours more than anything else, they are not my colours.

    

I have done 8 rows and will see how much yarn I have left after 10 rows to see if I carry on or stop.

So go to Tami's Amis blog to see what other people are doing before the Ravellenic Games start in 2 DAYS TIME.

WIP Wednesday - Week 14

I wasn't going to start anything new and this is why my post is later than normal today.  I was going to work only on my Super Wonder Stash blanket that is my One A Day project but as we still have 9 more days until the Ravellenic Games start, I thought what the heck I can squeeze in at least one more shawl before then.

So here it is, the small start of an Oaklet Shawl.

So go to Tami's Amis blog to see what other people are doing before the Ravellenic Games start.

WIP Wednesday - Week 13

After posting yesterday and coming to the realization that I've been putting off finishing a blanket because I only have a limited amount of yarn left and I'm not purchasing any more.

I sat down and finished the Shikuzu scarf and then did 3 rounds on the blanket!!

I'm only doing a very simple border as its for Monster (eldest son).

As always I will be off to Tami's Amis blog to see all your fabulous WIP Wednesday projects.  Please join in the fun if you already don't

WIP Wednesday - Week 12

WOW renovating and moving at the same time takes a heavy toll on your crafting mojo!!  I get home in the evenings and just want to get in a bath and go to sleep.  But as the domestic workers are doing an amazing job at the new house getting it ready for us, I am obliged to do the domestic goddess stuff here. 

So needless to say when I got to the lace part of the Dream Stripes Shawl last night, I completely stuffed it up, frogged it, started again, stuffed it up, frogged it and then went online to see if I could get any help.

I was so tired I fell asleep with the laptop searching.  This morning before setting off again I popped a message off to an amazing lady (misshoneybee) on Ravelry and asked her very nicely if she could type out the first row of the chart to make sure I wasn't going nuts.  Of course she did and so tonight after supper and before fading I will attempt to start the lace.  I really want to do it as that is what made me fall in love with this shawl.

As I have no pictures cause by the time I get to touch my needles it dark, I won't be linking up with Tami Amis WIP Wednesday but please go and have a look at all the other projects that are being made.

WIP Wednesday - Week 11

I can't believe it's here again!!  I love Wednesday's and Friday's in blogland.  Seeing everyones projects keeps me inspired.

I have one small WIP I'm going to share with you.  I have started a Multnomah Shawl, with some school grey dk yarn that I had in my stash and 5mm needles.

I only started this morning so not much progress but I am hoping to have it finished for Friday's FO.  I have already finished three smaller projects this week and destashed 350g of novelty yarn.

Here is my declaration "I promised that I will think three times before buying more novelty yarn".  I always remember when I start knitting with the stuff how awful it is and why there is always loads on the shelf at the LYS!!!!!

Please got to Tami Amis's amazing site and see other WIP Wednesday's

Here is my progress shot of my Multnomah Shawl

Bad Blogger

I have been to worst blogger for a long time now and have missed it some days and other not so much. 

I am reading blogs everyday and find them very inspirational and creative.  But haven't felt the need to blog myself for awhile. 

I decided today that this is going to change I am going to blog more often and go back to joining all the wonderful and inspirational blog links that I have missed, funny cause it felt like that was all I was blogging about before I stopped.

So I am going to do WIP Wednesday's and FO Friday's with Tami Amis.  I am going to do the Year of Projects but differently this year which starts on the 01 July and I am hoping that I can join the Shawl along by Sarah at Crafts with Cwitch.

So I will be seeing you very soon

WIP Wednesday - Week 10

It's Wednesday!  And this week in our house means short week!!  HOORAY.  No school tomorrow or Friday!!!

I won't keep you long, just check out the slow progress of the massive ripple.

Don't forget to pop over to Tami Ami's to check out the other amazing WIP's

WIP Wednesday - Week 9

The entire day I have been kicking myself as I forgot Tally Tuesday yesterday, which is part of One A Day.  Part of me say hey it's ok, cause you said you were only going to start on Friday with the RWC, but the other part of me says, yes but you could have added the African Flowers you are making for the November swap to that and turned Take My Time into part of that as well.

With all this internal debate going on, I bascially did stuff all crocheting today!!  I did one row on Take My Time and although I lugged around my African Flower cotton didn't even start one!

Add to the fact that since Sunday I haven't really done much I don't have a thing to show you today.  But I will pop over to Tami Ami's and check out all your WIPS.

WIP Wednesday - Week 8

I got my phone to upload and backup.  So I'm not as stressed.  However it doesn't have any sound. I am missing calls left, right and centre!!!!

I have been invited to another knitting group, I am super excited.  I couldn't make this mornings meeting as it started at 09:00 on the other side of town and that involves major planning on my behalf, which unfortunately didn't happen.  But will make a serious attempt next week.

Well Bank Manager was really annoyed with me for stuffing up my phone, called a contact and I am to go pick up my new IPhone 4 this morning, so as much ranting and raving I got last night, he still cares enough that my phone bill is going to be huge if I have to keep phoning everyone back.  Oh wait a minute, that hurts his pocket!

My shoulder is so much better today and it is stunning weather.  I am going to fetch my phone but until then am going to sit outside in the glorious sun with Take My Time and crochet some ripples.

Oh and if my list isn't long enough, I have joined the One A Day group hosted by Gingerbread Girl (Carole)!  It starts on the 6th of September!!  Plate full or what?

Enjoy the day, and don't forget to go back to Tami Ami's and see the WIP's.

WIP Wdenesday - Week 7

I went (and I was very nervous) to go scope out the Stitch 'n Bitch at my local LYS this morning.  I was really put off and landed up doing shopping.  It is all much older than me ladies, and they sit in little groups and only mingle with those little groups.  Not very condusive to new members at all.  Very intimidating.

The pottery place I emailed yesturday came back to me and said there is a heafty waiting list and she has added me to it.  I will wait for that one, but not just sit back and do nothing.

Last night I was telling the Bank Manager about my plan to get out of my box (not funk) and he said well if you don't find something, start something yourself.  That's the plan, I am going to start a 'stitch 'n bitch' and a bookclub.   Step one complete, I have a plan.

On to the knitting part of the post.  Red Butler has been flying this week, one sleeve finished and the other 95% finished.  While I was at the LYS this morning, I got the black satin ribbon to sew down the two fronts of it.  I also splurged and got a simple aline pattern for a skirt and some south african cotton to sew it.  I am so excited about that project.  I have to wash the cotton, tomorrow is going to be a sewing day.  So excited.

The Flower Skirt - that's the one I want to make.



Stunning South African made cotton


So now you have read my post, don't forget to head back to Tami Ami's blog to see more amazing WIP Wednesdays!  See you all on FO Friday.

WIP Wednesday - Week 6

Another Baby Bundle

I have been requested to make yet another baby bundle but because it's for the same baby I had to come up with other things to make.  So here is what I am going to make.  I am really stressed about this one, as it is due for the 23rd and I haven't even finished one bootie!!!!  Been really slow on the knitting front.

I am in a garter stitch mood ever since I saw Quilatroo's snug on Ravelry, I have been besotted.  So the only request for Baby Bundle two, was it has to be in white only (Bummer, I have to stay clean).  So when you see the pictures below please see them in garter stitch, not the stitch they are in.

And since Monday when I was paid (yes already been paid for this) I have done this much.



Off you go to see other fantastic WIP Wednesdays.

WIP Wednesday - Week 5

I have been slightly off track with my knitting of the Baby Bundle, because I am worried about the blanket.  The cotton I choose didn't work with the pattern, too stiff, even though I have crocheted with it before, I think it is the combination.  So Bank Manager saw how much distress I was in and drove me to LYS to get alternative.  Now I am stressing that I won't have enough time.  I need to have it all by Sunday so that it can be gifted on Monday, as she leaves for Maternity leave.  Yes another suprise that I was given yesturday.

Here is what I have done so far, they are not FO items yet as they need something to bling them up.

Body, Right Front Side Completed

Sleeves for Cardi

I'm thinking crochet flowers for the hat and booties?

Head on over to see other WIP Wednesday's at Tami Ami's. I am.  See you on FO Friday!

WIP Wednesday - Week 4

Can you believe I almost forgot today was WIP Wednesday!

Yesturday after my selfish morning I had, I came home and with a bag of hand me back yarn, I started the neat ripple from Lucy (Attic24).  I have to admit, I stuffed it up about three times and had to rip it back to the begining and start again.  So it's not very far this morning.

I hope that I have it now and no more ripping back.

So yes, for the first time in ages I have two WIP's on the go.

Since my post yesturday I have done nothing on the Tulip, So to see the progress if you are interested, it's here.

I'm going to go link to Tami Ami's blog now, and will check later this afternoon on all your WIP's later when I come home.

I almost did it

I set myself a modest task of blogging everyday for the month of July to get myself into it, and I almost did it.  It started off rocky at the begining of the month but after that, it has become an obsession, reading other blogs and blogging myself.

I have to say a huge thank you to Tami Amis and the Come Blog Along (or Year of Projects) for helping me on Wednesday's, Friday's and Sunday's.  Those three days were much easier to blog on than the other days.  The wonderful comments that I got on those three days made the other days easier to blog on.

We went to the old people house yesturday for lunch (that's my Dad and his girlfriend) for lunch and needless to say there was much chatting and unfortunately not so much knitting.  I didn't even finish the first ball of yarn on Tulip, which is strange for me.  I definitely need to get this finished pronto as I am itching to get my kneedles on some of the new yarn I splurged on last week.

WIP Wednesday - Week 3

I have 2 FO Friday's that I am dying to post but I will hold on to them!  I have started another

Cardi Shrug by Jennifer Jones.  It took me two days to make the first one!  I have another 3 skeins of the stunninf Elle Escapade so am going to make them as part of families christmas presents, if I can keep them that long!  I'm not good at keeping presents for long, I normally do shopping the day before!

This is the one I call Mulberry, I started last night while watching some mindless tv.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments and rest assured I read all of them and take them to heart.   Off to see your beautiful WIP Wednesdays.

Bye!  Happy knitting or crocheting.

WIP Wednesday - Week 2

As much as I tried last night to get further the need to blow my nose every 2 mintes prevented me from doing much!  I know excuses, excuses, excuses.

The addiction to WIP Wednesday is awesome I feel like I have to post something.

Odd Sleeve as far as it is.

Don't forget to go and check out the other WIPW, I am off now!

Later on WIPW

WIP Wednesday - Week 1

Well hello there!  It's WIP Wednesday and Hump Day!
I'm frantically trying to finish Blues before FO Friday and Update Sunday!  I'm convinced that I should have been further with Blues. 

I loathe sewing up, really no matter how I sew items up I am in a foul mood until its done.  So I have been thinking about doing sleeves in a round.  I already do my back and fronts in a round and then divide it at the armholes.

BUT

That would mean I couldn't do two at a time, unless I learn the magic loop trick.  So please vote on my poll and also let me know if you have any other short cuts that I haven't thought of to get around sewing!

I DID IT!!  I finished the required amount of cm (37) for the body of the Blues!!!!!