Saturday 18 April 2020

Projects On The Go

I thought I'd do a bit of a roundup post of the projects I've got on the go at the moment. I've been glad of all my hobbies during the lockdown, and having a choice of projects to work on means I'll never get bored.


It was time I cast on some new socks, the last pair came off the needles back in January and I always like to have a pair on the go, even if I'm not actively working on them. I like to know they're there if the urge takes me to do a bit of sock knitting. I decided I'd like to knit another pair of Wildflowers & Honeycomb Socks by This Handmade Life. I've used this pattern before and it's such a pretty design. I'm using some yarn which Eleanor bought for me for Christmas 2018. It's by Ducky Darlings in the Confetti colourway and it's knitting up beautifully.


Why have just one pair of socks on the needles when you can have two? On the same day that I cast on the Wildflowers & Honeycomb Socks, I also cast on the Sugar Frost Socks by Marianne Heikkinen. This is also a pattern I've knit before but I thought it would go well with the stripes in this West Yorkshire Spinners yarn in the Mojito colourway. I'd only knit the cuff when I realised that the stripes never play nice in self striping yarn when it comes to knitting the heel so I decided to pull out what I'd already knit, order some coordinating yarn, and start again. The cuffs, heels and toes will now be knit in the yarn I've just bought, which is also West Yorkshire Spinners, in the chocolate lime colourway.


I've been putting a few more stitches in on my cross stitch. I love to see the design grow, albeit slowly as I don't spend too long a stretch on it at any one time. This wedding sampler is To Have and To Hold by Country Cottage Needleworks and I'm hoping that I'll have it finished in time to give to my niece when she gets married in September, all being well.


I don't do a lot of crochet these days but I've still got my granny stripe blanket on the go for when I get the urge. It's nice to put in a stripe here and there. I don't think it will be finished any time soon but that's okay.


A few more squares have been added to my scrappy blanket. I've got a lot of mini skeins to add from the yarny advent calendars I had last year, and also leftovers from projects I've finished. Again, this is another long term project but it's really relaxing to work on.

I've been looking at some cardigan and jumper patterns, there's some really lovely designs out there, but I just don't know if I'm in the right frame of mind for a large project at the moment. Perhaps I'll just stick with smaller things and long term projects that I can add a bit to here and there for now.

24 comments:

  1. Your projects are beautiful, I pulled out my scrappy blanket and started stitching square together, I might use it with my Tunisian crochet blanket, it's just a thought at this point. I am looking through my stash, mainly fabrics with a view to get rid of loads I know I won't use. I can add them to our local facebook page and just give them away.

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  2. It’s always such a pleasure to see your beautiful makes, Jo. I haven’t got anything to work on at the moment but that may need to change soon. X

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  3. Your projects are so lovely Jo, I love to see what other people are making. I love your socks with the solid cuff and the stripy leg, the colours are wonderful I would never have chosen that from the ball but knitted up they look great.

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  4. The confetti colourway looks so pretty with the little holes in the pattern on the Wildflowers and Hoeycomb socks. Loving the bright green, great idea to have plain heels, cuffs and toes with the stripes.
    I've got a crochet blanket on the hook too, its nice to have a change of hand movement especially with more time to sit and craft.
    Have a lovely weekend

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  5. Hi, Jo. Sorry I've not commented for a while as with things as they are I just haven't had the time or the inclination to go on my computer. I have managed to make a little me time to do a bit of crochet. I'm glad to see you're keeping well, Stay safe. Best, Jane x

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  6. I adore hand knitted socks and have made a couple of pairs in the past, I have to admit though I don't find the starting off process easy. Having said that I have started a large knitting project which is also quite tricky. I must be a sucker for punishment. Next time I post I'll show you my s l o w progress.

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  7. Everything looks great, Jo. I remember thinking the last time you showed us the cross stitch that the bride had a teeny tiny waist! She doesn't look like she's eaten many sandwiches since then! LOL

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  8. I continue to be in awe of the things you do with wool 😄

    Hope you are all staying well, how is your Dad?

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    1. Thank you for asking. My dad's not been too bad since he last came out of hospital, but he was taken back in last night as his nephrostomy was blocked but they sent him home and he's got to go back in today. I'm hoping that he'll be in and out and not kept in, but we won't know until later today.

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  9. Such beautiful projects. I am always in awe of your skill in knitting socks and the sampler is a delight. It will make such a wonderful gift. Stay safe.

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  10. I really like the confetti yarn in your first pair of socks. I don't like using self-striping yarn because of the heel, of course I never thought of a solid colour for heel and cuff. Silly me. Happy crafting!

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  11. I love your scrappy blanket!!!! Just work on whatever make so

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  12. Oh, they all look good & it's great to have our hobbies & UFOs to play with, especially at this time. I'm also doing a bit of flitting between different things & with our changeable weather, although it is autumn, so must remember that we won't have as much sun for a while, we can't always get out for a walk. Take care, stay safe and huggles.

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  13. Beautiful makes, Jo. I love that yarn in the first photo, so pretty.
    Amalia
    xo

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  14. Lovely Jo. I particularly like the first ball of wool, it goes so well with the pattern too.

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  15. Your cross stitch sampler is lovely, your niece will treasure it I'm sure. Everything you are working on looks great.

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  16. Love your projects Jo. Stay well and safe.

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  17. Loving the To Have and To Hold cross-stitch. I need to source some more wool for my Nan's crocheting.

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  18. Lovely projects on the go, its nice to be able to chop and change as the fancy takes you. Your cross stitch is coming along although it always takes longer than you think. Hope all goes well with your Dad. xcx

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  19. I always have a few different things on the go at any one time. I often tell myself that I should do one at a time, but where's the fun it that? It's nice to have a choice.
    I have often admired your scrappy blanket, that'll look lovely when it's finished. I'm tempted to start one myself.
    xx

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  20. Forgot to say I love the bride and groom. I think it would be fun to have a Wedding (virtual)!!!!

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  21. Lovely projects here …

    All the best Jan

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  22. What a lovely variety of projects. I have my fingers crossed that your niece gets married in September.xxx

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  23. Your blanket is beautiful Jo, ive been working on mine quite a lot recently. Your cross stitch is growing, fingers crossed the wedding will go ahead. x

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