Wednesday 13 July 2011

Work in Progress Wednesday Number 10

So, this morning I have a few updates to my WIPs, plus a new one *grins* I have also decided to hibernate the green cotton top. I'm just really not enjoying making it at all and I don't want knitting to stop being something I enjoy and turn into a chore! I haven't frogged it in case I do decide to come back to it, but it has dropped off the radar for the time being ;)

Which of course leaves the field open for a new project *laughs*

So I cast on Cria *smiles* I've been wanting to start this for ages, but I was patiently waiting to get the book so that I could start to use the tips before I cast on. But, my patience ran out *laughs* I did get boyfriend to help with the taking of measurements, and I did do some maths... And then I cast on.

Not a lot of progress yet, but here it is:



I'm using Jaeger Monte Cristo yarn. It's a cotton/acrylic blend and is lovely and soft, I'm really liking working with it, and I love how the fabric is coming out:



I'm at the heel flap of my second sunset sock now. I decided to deliberately not match the purl texture rows, especially as the socks are matching much more than I was expecting. I've obviously made them the length of one colour repeat (well almost, the second one starts slightly earlier so the purple is further down the leg). Quite unexpected. They won't be perfectly matched, but that's never a reqirement for my socks anyway, handmade or not!



And finally, I have added the fourth colour to my blanket...



I'm amazed at how much I'm enjoying this. It really is the most mindless knitting ever, pure garter stitch, but I love how squidgy it is and how the colours are coming together.




So, that's my week in progress, head over to Tami's to see what other bloggers have been up to :)

27 comments:

  1. Looks like you're storming ahead on your projects, they all look lovely. And I love all the colours you are using too :) x

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  2. Wow! Your blanket is really coming on, I love how those colours work together!
    Your sunset socks are looking really good!
    I too can't help casting on new projects! I just love the beginning of a new project!

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  3. I like the colours you have chosen for the blanket :)

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  4. I love the color of those socks!!! Your blanket looking great too! Can't wait to see more of the Cria!

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  5. Very nice. That blanket does look super fun to knit!

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  6. The blanket looks like it's going to be super comfy when it's done.

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  7. It's so much fun to cast on! Your Cria is a pretty color. Love that blanket!

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  8. Everything looks great! I love the new color in your blanket.

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  9. I love the colour you're using for Cria :)

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  10. ALways love looking at your WIPs and today is no exception with that beautiful purply yarn - gorgeous!

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  11. Love the progress! I just finished a log cabin blanket a few weeks ago!

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  12. The socks are beautiful, love the colors and the blanket will be very warm when you get it done. I love earthy tones. What is Cira? I love the color!

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  13. Love the socks, love the blanket and can't wait to see more progress on your Cria!

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  14. Oh my gosh - all of your WIP are AWESOME! I love those socks! And the purple yarn! and the BLANKET!!! I love them all!

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  15. so many things going on! Good luck with the socks and top and blanket :D

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  16. Wow, that zauberball is knitting up gorgeously! Love the blanket too, the colours look fantastic together. There is something wonderfully comforting about garter stitch :)

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  17. I love watching the zauberballs progress. Big fan of garter stitch it is very comforting x

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  18. The blanket is fantastic - you've chosen the best colors. Now I want to make one.

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  19. Love the blanket colors!! If you added chartreuse it would be even better. LOL

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  20. I like the blanket! It's very vibrant with that color! Are you doing Nerd Wars too???

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  21. Yay, new project! Isn't that the most fun part? :)

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  22. Love love love all your projects. They're soooo colorful! Of COURSE you HAD to cast on for a new project.

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  23. Such lovely projects! Wow! The colours are beautiful.

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  24. Sock colors are fabulous, and your ghan is awesome, it's looking very fall like, love that color combination and like you I enjoy the mindlessness of garter, it's peaceful and fun and not stressful.

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  25. I'm still holding out of starting Cria.. some how. Looks great though.

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