Unusually for me, this is a fairly sparse work in progress photo. I tend to do most of my knitting at the weekends, and as I was away this weekend, far less activity than usual has occurred. I took boyfriend's sock for in-car knitting and have been so focused on getting it finished since we got back that I haven't really picked anything else up. Good news is that it should be finished really soon - less than an inch left *grins*
I have also been formulating a plan for my blanket, to encourage me to get on with it. I think I've mentioned before that I had stalled, partly due to not knowing what to do next. So I plotted out what it looks like so far:
Much more square than the pattern!
And then I plotted out how to increase the length, while keeping the essence of the pattern intact:
I think this works, and it uses more of the cream yarn which is handy as that's the one I have most of *laughs*
Bookwise I have picked up Ben Elton's Chart Throb in honour of it being X Factor time of year again. I'm not really a fan of the programme, but I love Elton's satirical take on the way it all works.
As ever, join Tami for WIPW and Ginny for the Yarn Along :)
I think the plan for your blanket looks great, can't wait to see it finished! I also love Ben Elton, so funny! I haven't read Chart Throb but its on my "list"
ReplyDeleteI do like the design of your blanket. What yarn are you using and will it be one continuious piece or will you stitch pieces together?
ReplyDeleteThe boyfriend sock is great! xx
Ah yes, focusing on finishing something sounds like a good idea! I'm mostly focusing on casting on new things these days =) Splendid sock, nice colour choice, especially for a man-sock!
ReplyDeleteAlmost the same sock-yarn as I`m knitting from now :) Nothing is like a pair of hand-made socks when it get`s colder.
ReplyDeleteI really love the sock yarn you're working with.
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed with the layout for your quilt!
Great looking socks!! You're really rockin' on them!! I love the plan for the blanket too - techy question - how did you make that and put it into your post???
ReplyDeleteYour plan for the blanket looks great! Now that you have a way to go I bet you'll have the urge to work on it.
ReplyDeleteThe socks are wonderful! I can't wait to see them done:)
Love the blanket! Now when do you cast on?
ReplyDeleteLess than an inch left? You're setting yourself up for a FO Friday, aren't you! I like the way the yarn is striping!
ReplyDeleteLove the plan for the blanket - look forward to seeing the progress pics!
ReplyDeleteLove the blanket plan, and the colors :) Puts me right in a Fall kind of mood!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome design for the blanket!! Love it. What yarn are you using?
ReplyDeleteGah! I keep reading "Ben Elton" as Elton John. Reading skills, for the win!
ReplyDeleteTrust me, I know how it feels to be totally focused on one project. ;) And I'm super impressed with your blanket plan -- so organized! I might have to cough up something similar for my Beekeeper's quilt.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the weekend prevented us both from working on our knitting so much. But your sock is looking great! And I LOVE the pattern for the blanket you've planned. Can't wait to see the finished object.
ReplyDeleteSo you are STILL being a blanket-tease!!!! *tuts*
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the sock is almost done :)
Loving the blanket graphic. It'll be great to see it completed.
ReplyDeleteYour sock looks good. Interested to see what your blanket looks like when finished.
ReplyDeleteYeesh, pattern plotting! Looks like you've got it under control, though. :)
ReplyDeleteanother sock lover! i think i'll be tuning into x factor tonight for the first time.
ReplyDeleteThe plan for your blanket looks wonderful! Looking forward to seeing it when the blanket is ready!
ReplyDeleteI love the blanket plan! Good luck getting it all finished. I liked Chart Throb, although I never watch X-Factor :)
ReplyDeleteThe blanket plan looks great, can't wait to see more of it!
ReplyDeleteThe boyfriend sock is going well, very stripey!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough a very good plan for a blanket, i have never thought planning a blanket this way :)
And here I was thinking I was the only person who planned out my blankets that way :). Looks great!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the blanket. It looks a great design.
ReplyDeleteThe socks look great! I really like the design you have planned out for the blanket and can't wait to see when you cast it on.
ReplyDeleteI love how you plotted the blanket out. It will be so cool when it is finished. The socks are looking terrific. Not too much more to go, yay!
ReplyDeleteYour socks look great! Does the yarn do the striping or are you? I have never tried socks not that brave!
ReplyDeletehow did you do that? well that blanket plan is lovely and hooray for the bf sock!
ReplyDeleteI find designing the fun part.. but doing it can be very boring!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind Ben Elton, I read the big brother one he did...
:) thanks for stopping by my blog :) I know you say socks are easy but I'm weary about using dpn's how do you avoid gaps in your knitting?
ReplyDeleteplan look's brilliant!! well done :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you plotted that out. I'm so tech-backward that I'd never figure this out.
ReplyDeleteI agree socks look waaay beyond my ability, but yours turn out great! That book looks interesting too...
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