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
