I have been busy "otherwise" again this week, but I have managed to keep going on a couple of projects in my spare time. First thing to post about is the sweater/coat I am working on for next year, "Landfall" by Veronica Avery. I have made it almost all the way thru the sleeve increases on the first sleeve.
Those little stitch markers are really a big help, and you can also see that I am using a row counter on my long straight knitting needles. I couldn't do without it!
There is so much texture in this sweater coat, but I am finally getting in the groove, I know that because I don't have to look and see what the symbols on the chart mean, I already know it!
Next in line is a spinning project for a weaving project. You may remember the post from a couple of weeks back where I spun a really bright single and paired it with a medium grey.
Now I am filling bobbin after bobbin with just the grey, I will pair both of these yarns plus some silk I am spinning to make some shawls and scarves for next years show. One of the Weavers a week before last showed us a scarf that was stunning! There were so many different yarns and beads and ribbon too, it spurred me to try and think outside my normal creative mindset, to see what I could come up with. I may even take a look at a few of my finished scarves to see if I can spruce them up a bit too!
Lastly, I have been seeing some mention, in several blogs and from a couple of my friends, you know who you are, about the patterns at "Merchant and Mills". I did some looking around online last week and ordered a couple of dress patterns to try. It is simple clothing, that I hope my limited sewing confidence can embrace and be bolstered! Stay tuned!
Until next time, Happy Crafting, Tina
There is so much texture in this sweater coat, but I am finally getting in the groove, I know that because I don't have to look and see what the symbols on the chart mean, I already know it!
Next in line is a spinning project for a weaving project. You may remember the post from a couple of weeks back where I spun a really bright single and paired it with a medium grey.
Now I am filling bobbin after bobbin with just the grey, I will pair both of these yarns plus some silk I am spinning to make some shawls and scarves for next years show. One of the Weavers a week before last showed us a scarf that was stunning! There were so many different yarns and beads and ribbon too, it spurred me to try and think outside my normal creative mindset, to see what I could come up with. I may even take a look at a few of my finished scarves to see if I can spruce them up a bit too!
Lastly, I have been seeing some mention, in several blogs and from a couple of my friends, you know who you are, about the patterns at "Merchant and Mills". I did some looking around online last week and ordered a couple of dress patterns to try. It is simple clothing, that I hope my limited sewing confidence can embrace and be bolstered! Stay tuned!
Until next time, Happy Crafting, Tina
1 comment:
That sweater-coat will be just the ticket when the cold February winds howl around our neck of the woods! There's so much texture! Let me know how you like your M&M pattern.
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