My blanket now has its 4th colour section and I am now adding the next orange stripe. I'm still not sure how this will all work out, as I am really not following the dimensions in the pattern, but I'm loving it so far ;)
I haven't done a lot more on my Cria (with link added this time!), but I am pleased with how the buttonhole turned out, using Ysolda's one row buttonhole tutorial from the book *smiles* This needs some attention but was cast aside in my excitement to finish my socks ;)
So, that's it for my WIPs, pop over to Tami's for more...
The beauty of the blanket is that it grows so quickly and of course my favourite, there is no sewing up!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the socks, I'm sure you'll get there! Loving the blanket!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo on the socks!! The blanket looks great too! You are making very lovely button holes! ;-D
ReplyDeleteIt took me a LOT of attempts to learn to cast on toe up. It does get easier as you make more socks. Glad you stuck with it!
ReplyDeleteAhh toe up socks. Here is what I use. It is a great tutorial on how to get the toe just right.
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Hopefully that will help!
I admire anyone making socks, especially toe up. Looks like you are on your way.
ReplyDeleteAh yes. The curse of the man sock. I know this too well. I've attempted to make three pairs of socks for my husband. Somehow they never turn out quite right. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the toe-up sock. Which cast on are you using? I always use Judy's Magic Cast-on.
ReplyDeleteI love the button hole. One day I will have to try an Ysolda Teague pattern. I know, heresy for not having tried one yet.
Ooo, those socks are going to be nice, but I agree...too dark to start in the evening! I have needlework projects I won't even attempt at night!
ReplyDeleteYour buttonhole is verrrry nice! I have experimented with various techniques, and yours is one of the best I've seen. Gotta try it.
ReplyDeleteOkay, first off, your button hole is amazing!! How in the world did you do that!?!?! Wow, I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket looks great as always, and I have to say, I've been wanting to try toe up but have been scared to. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon!
Great blanket. I love the look of log cabin blankies.
ReplyDeletei'm loving your blanket! that orange makes it pop! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the comment again. :D
Glad you got the buttonhole sorted out! It's hard to get a nice tight cast on for toe-ups until you've practised a few times, and I'd think dark yarn makes it harder! Keep at it, though, it looks like you're almost there!
ReplyDeleteI really like the colors of your blanket, can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteBeginnings are always tricky - well done for battling on! Can't wait to see progress on your Cria, I'll be knitting one too x
ReplyDeleteI like knitting toe up but I have yet to try that cast on. At least once you get going the hardest part will be done. Your other projects look great!
ReplyDeleteYay, finished socks! Can't wait to see :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like between us it's been a bad week for toe up socks! I much prefer top down socks, I find them less fiddly, but it's always handy to learn new techniques!
Loving Cria, that yarn is such a wonderful blue!
Toe up! How exciting! I've yet to try that, but someday...
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the socks!! =)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the next attempt . I'm a top down sock knitter myself , have tried toe up but keep coming back to my tried and true .
ReplyDeleteNice job on the buttonhole , very tidy .
Bravo for button holes, I have never tried one but I plan to soon as I want to make a buttoned up cowl. The blanket is looking good and best of luck with the socks! Keep at it. I love how determined you are.
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to see you determined to get those socks right. I would have thrown them across the room after the third attempt! Your blanket is looking so cool, loving the orange.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't tried toe up socks, probably due to my ongoing shawl addiction :-)
ReplyDeleteNice work on everything. Don't give up on the socks!
I like that blanket of yours!!And buttonholes in knitting, I stay away from them.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the buttonhole, that thing is deceivingly difficult! The blanket is looking fantastic as well!
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is looking fab! Great buttonhole and yay for the boyfriend socks getting started - what a good week!
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