Sunday, November 9, 2014

YOP Week #19


I am happy to say this was a great week both weather-wise and YOP wise.  I solved my knitting issues by spending some time on You Tube and learning the finer techniques of stripes and changing colors and I'm so glad I did!  If I hadn't done that I would have run into more problems down the road.  I learned how to connect on a circular needle so it is tight at the seam with no "laddering", I learned how to keep 2 colors connected as long as I wasn't going more that 4 or 5 rows and I also learned how to make "jogless" stripes.  It was definitely worth spending the time to learn these techniques............see?
The reason there is no yarn attached is because I am about to change colors and do 10 rows of yellow so I "cut the ties that bind".....lol!
I almost finished my daughter's scarf and definitely will today..........see that little hunk of yarn laying there?  That's all that's left!  Yay!!!!  That will make 3 presents done!
And in anticipation, I cast on my son's scarf........this had been frogged since last year.
  It's done in a mini-herringbone stitch....I'm thinking there might be some life-lines put in along the way..... 
 I ordered the last of the supplies for the birthdays and Christmas this season....I needed new cables for my Hiya-Hiya needles and guess what they have now?  Cables with connectors that have a little hole so you can thread a "lifeline as you knit".....GENIUS!  I also ordered a couple skeins of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino as I have been wanting to try it for forever especially in the Duck Egg blue and a pale pink.  Don't ask me what I'll do with it but if I like it I have big plans for more! LOL!
I ordered a book I have been wanting for forever too..........Crochet Living
I had to order it from Deramores of which I cannot speak highly enough.  The shipping was less than with that Annie's fiasco last week which I have still not received my "refund" check.  Deramores is in England and there's a book involved!  I rest my case.
I was reading some blogs this week and everyone goes to these "retreats" and "workshops" or just plain getaways and I don't.   So,  I decided I would have my own private workshops via these 2 books which are winging their way to me as I blog.
Knitting Workshop
Crochet Workshop
I've been pretty much self-taught so it will be nice to see how the pros do it! LOL!  Plus, new patterns to learn by.....a true workshop environment.  So now I have to get the fireplace ready, snacks made and surround myself with my supplies so when the books come I can partake just like I'm at a workshop.  Although, it may require more new yarn....really?   Hey, I'm saving on airfare and hotel so why not? LOL!
Happy Trails!  I'll be by later to visit.....you know that Sunday afternoon visiting.
P.S.  It's "peak color" here right now so I may have to take another hike with the girls..........
  




16 comments:

  1. Sounds like a very productive week! Isn't it great to master new skills and techniques?!

    Can't say I've ever been on a knitting retreat. I've looked at them, but with the travel and accommodation costs I've never been able to wrap my head around it! I'd rather just buy more yarn! Maybe someday I'll do one that involves travel to somewhere on my bucket list? Ireland, maybe?

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  2. Although ive never technically been on a retreat, I have been to crochet conventions...I'm planning on going to one again this summer....

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  3. All that knitting jargon makes no sense to me at all. I tried knitting a couple of times but just didn't work out. :) You always do manage to keep busy with all sorts of projects. Our weather is nice here, too. More time for walking. Best wishes, Tammy

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  4. I'm so glad you are making progress with your hat and it's looking fab. I don't have workshops near me or retreats and I like your idea, I might have to try that! I love using Deramores also and are one of my main go to online shops, btw you are going to love love love the Debbie Bliss, I've used it, in fact it's one of the most popular yarn brands this side of the pond.

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  5. Looks like your progress is booming at your place. The fall colored tree is beautiful too. I'll have to check out the books you recommend too.

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  6. What beautiful color and such a pretty quilt with hearts...I keep going back to look at it again! Enjoy your day. I hope you have beautiful weather! Hugs, Diane

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  7. I have circular needles but I have never managed to work out how to use them ! Off to look on Youtube right now. Marion x

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  8. Yay on learning something new for fiber. Can you post the YouTube link?

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  9. What beautiful color and such a pretty quilt with hearts...
    Lovely tree..ohh I love it so much
    Hugs x

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  10. Wow that tree is beautiful! I am smiling I need to have my own retreat too! I do enjoy going to them...but after two days I am ready to go home and get more done:) Your stripes and the hat look good...I go to you tube for beading help too:)

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  11. Well done on the self learning... I like the sound of your very own work shop to... I agree you might need more yarn x

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  12. Yeah, you did it! I'm pretty much self taught too, with the help of utube videos. Hurray for the Internet! I don't get to go to retreats either. They're never close to me and really expensive too.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  13. Yeah, you did it! I'm pretty much self taught too, with the help of utube videos. Hurray for the Internet! I don't get to go to retreats either. They're never close to me and really expensive too.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  14. Isn't it so nice to have Youtube now??!!
    SO many great tutorials on there, and it's really beneficial if you live in a small town, like I do, because we just don't have the same resources that others have that live in big cities :)

    Your projects are beautiful!
    Love your idea of having a stay at home retreat! Awesome.

    Have a great week, my friend.

    K.

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  15. Well done on learning something new and I love the sound of your own knitting retreat!! Love the scarf and the quilts you have photographed on are gorgeous.

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  16. I've never been to a knitting workshop or retreat either. They sound good fun, but when would I have the time?!? I like your idea of having your own knitting retreat - and great choice of books, they look lovely!

    It really sounds like you are on a roll - learning new techniques too! I'm feeling quite motivated now to learn something new too. :)

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