Sunday, August 20, 2017

YOP Week #8


How is everyone this week?  We are still in the single digit weeks of YOP and I feel like this might be my best year yet!  I know it's too early to tell but I'm off to a good start!  I have another finish this week!  2 Christmas gifts done!  Using a row marker definitely makes a difference! LOL!  But they both are functional and no money spent!
I also got the heel done on my first ever toe-up socks.  I'm not sure if I care for this method but I will finish this pair and make another pair in order to give it a fair assessment.  I am using Stylecraft Special DK acrylic as Very Pink suggests a DK weight yarn for a first pair.  I understand the German Short Row now although I'm not sure I could transfer it to another pattern that calls for a wrap and turn like the Bird of Happiness pattern I tried.  We'll see.  The shorts rows still leave a 'gap' and more than one compared to my regular sock heel.  I'm almost done and get this......I can do regular knitting without looking now! Can you believe it?  I see so many doing it so I tried and lo and behold.....I was able to do it!  Will wonders never cease?  I amaze myself sometimes!
I picked up some Warm and Natural batting for the I Spy Quilt and also backing material for all 3 quilts..............the baby size batting is just right!
Here's the backing material...............bright yellow with black dots.............perfect!
I was 'out and about' quite a bit this week and next week looks to be the same so I'm not getting a lot done but I manage to work a little bit on projects each evening............Almost done with the bottom half of the Frosted Pumpkin stitchery.
That's all for this week....hopefully by next week I will have the first toe up sock finished and be started on the second one, I'll have the bottom of the pumpkin stitchery done and be working on the top and I will have the first quilt 'sandwich' ready to be quilted or more!  That's my plan anyway...I'm hoping if I write it down here I will feel more committed to making it happen! LOL!
Happy Eclipse tomorrow and Happy Trails all week long!





18 comments:

  1. Well done on the sock. I like toe up if I am iffy about the amount of yarn I have - it is easier to make a shorter leg that to scramble for a matching yarn to finish the foot! I am impressed about your Christmas knitting - hmmmmmm - I need to think on that for myself. Thanks for the push.

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    1. Yes, I can understand the amount of yarn theory and I will make another pair using the toe up method so we shall see what I prefer in the end of my experiment...lol! I am so slow I have to start earlier than most on my holiday crafting.

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  2. Hi Sam :)) Congratulations on the hats and the sock!! I cannot knit without looking, that's quite something. :) The pumpkin looks great, perfect timing for the fall! :) Happy Eclipse to you too! :)

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    1. i watched the eclipse here but it was just a partial. It was more exciting on T.V. where they showed the total eclipse and it really did get dark! That pumpkin is years old...it's about time I finished it! LOL!

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  3. Your hats are very nice. I started doing socks toe up but never liked the heels. I do cuff down now and enjoy the choices I have for heels. Your pumpkin is soopo cute too.

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    1. Right now I have to agree with you on the heels. Thank you....I like the pumpkin too.

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  4. I really must try knitting a pair of socks one day. I gather from your comments that top down would be the way to go? Your hats look great and the pumpkin is cute.

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    1. Yes, Dorothy, socks are great and I am not a great knitter so if I do it anyone can although I must admit it took me awhile and many 'froggings' before I actually got my first real pair of socks but it was worth it!

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  5. LOL at your amazement at being able to knit without looking. I can't imagine that, but I can crochet sometimes without looking, and when I manage it I'm just as amazed - so I understand. :) Yay on beginning your Christmas knitting - and finishing two projects! I don't tend to think about Christmas crafting until sometime in November. Maybe you all will put me in the spirit earlier this year.

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    1. Well, I can only do straight knit stitch without looking and I still need to look down and check every once in awhile as I don't trust myself! LOL! The hats were easy....the other gifts are not.

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  6. Your pumpkins is so cute! I hope to post an update on my handiwork soon.

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    1. Thank you...I need to catch up with you...I am so sorry I haven't been over but I do miss your posts! I will be by A.S.A.P.!

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  7. What wonderful works, and really creative indeed. Warm greetings.

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    1. Thank you! I stopped by your blog briefly but need to give it my full attention as I can see you give much thought to your posts....I will be by again to comment.

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  8. wow you are going gangbusters!!! Wonderful gifts indeed... I need to get my butt in gear for Christmas gifts. Hugs, lj

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    1. Lady Jane you are too kind! If you saw my house you would think differently! LOL! But I keep trying. I love your blog and will stop by when I have time to leave a proper comment! Thank you for your encouragement....it really helps!

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