And here I am again, crafting again after a couple of weeks of inactivity due to pressures beyond my control! With relief I returned to all that keeps me in balance, which is sewing, knitting, and crochet projects........
Knitting: Pale Green Jumper.
This is my pattern, and the wool is
Stylecraft Life DK. I love this wool, it is very patient with the wear and tear I give it, and washes well. I have knitted the back, and am now knitting the first sleeve, making sure that the raglan patterning and shaping of both pieces match each other.
Knitting: Red Socks
The wool is West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply, and knitted with the Magic Loop method. I am on the foot part of the first sock, knitting on 2.25 Hiya Hiya sharps needles. Although I love the colour of this wool, it does have a tendency to split.
Sewing:
Gardening Apron. Pattern Simplicity 8816. I am pleased with the finish of this apron, and will make more. It is simple to make, although I would not buy denim especially for this project, preferring a more flexible fabric.
Crochet:
Breeze Summer Crochet Top: Amira Crafts on YouTube and
Ravelry. Free download. Scheepjes Softfun. Colour 2534 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKTllOxMWl8&t=380s
This is an enjoyable make, although I think my tension is probably tighter than the pattern suggested. I shall carry on though, as the way in which this top is written allows for the top to be easily made larger if necessary.
I like the Scheepjes cotton.
Crochet:
History of Shawls: Christina Hadderingh. Paid for pattern.
Scheepjes Stone Washed. colour 825 and 819 (Malachite, New Jade)
I have had a look at the pattern, and decided to put off starting the shawl for now!
Thankyou for visiting with me, and I hope you visit again
soon.
In love and light
Vx
What about music? Isn't it part of your Balance package?
ReplyDeleteI like pure wool in winter, pure cotton during the rest of the year. The real thing is expensive in our parts.
Perhaps you should open a shop; your products will sell well. I'm following a blog (From Lois' Hands) where after retirement the couple opened a shop where they sell online wood crafts (made by the husband), crochet/knitted things done by the wife.
The apron looks lovely! Well done!
You are right, Duta, music is part of my 'balance package' and it is something which has been neglected as well. Thanks for reminding me!
DeleteIt is likely that we shall do something which involves a shop eventually. Lester is too busy working online at the moment, but it is something we are considering for the future.
The apron is fast becoming my favourite!
Vx