One thing may strike you about this picture... My blanket is conspicuously absent *grins* Come back on Friday to see the (finally!) finished item in all its glory ;)
So, that brought me down to two WIPS - my Cria and my sock. The sock hasn't seen much action in the last week, I've just not been in a sock knitting mood. Cria however, despite appearances, is slightly longer than the last time I showed it. It doesn't look much longer, but there has been progress. Just slow progress, as I am really not enjoying this knit. The yarn is lovely but, whilst it is very soft, it is 50% cotton which I don't love knitting with.
Eagle eyed readers may now point out that there are 3 projects on the needles in the first picture *cheeky grin* And you would be correct. At the bottom of the picture is the start of this cute wraparound shrug/crop ballet jumper top.
What can I say, I need more than 2 projects on the go or I get bored (and super secret knitting projects at this time of year don't count!)
The book in the picture is Z for Zachariah, a book I loved as a teenager. I tracked it down and have been enjoying it again. I love re-reading childhood favourites, although they can sometimes disappoint as an adult!
I can't get the hang of cotton either. I have 5 balls of beautiful pink tweedy-textured recycled Rowan cotton that I really splurged on about 5 years ago, but it just knits up badly with no stretch and everything I try goes out of shape. I'll check back to this post later to see if any of your followers have any cotton-knitting hints!
ReplyDeleteI agree about re-reading favorites. It's what I'm doing now, although I do feel a bit guilty about not trying new things.
ReplyDeleteYou made that blanket in a flash! Looking forward to friday.
wow looking forward to seeing your blanket !
ReplyDeleteI remember reading Z for Zachariah at school - which is probably why I don't remember it very fondly, lol. Pulling books to pieces and digging out all the metaphors doesn't tend to endear them to me!
ReplyDeleteCria's looking great and the ballet sweater is really cute. Looking forward to seeing the blanket on Friday!
Hooray for finishing your blanket. I can not wait to see the finished item. I have been making plans to cast on my own for one of my son's. There is no way I can have it completed my Christmas, maybe next year? xx
ReplyDeleteYour Cria looks fabulous. Cotton can be pesky to work, but it looks like it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I have to have lots of things on the go at once, and I love the yarn you're using for your ballet sweater. It looks fuzzy and shiny all at the same time!
Ooh, the Cria is lovely and that is such a pretty colour!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! I can't wait to see your blanket on Friday.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the blanket - that's fantastic! Can't wait to see it Friday.
ReplyDeleteAnd the cria is looking fabulous :)
Can't wait to see your finished blanket! Really like the color of the sweater!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your projects! I cannot wait to see the finished afghan after all that knitting :)
ReplyDeleteI hate the feel of cotton in my hands. I try not to knit with it if I can help it.
ReplyDeleteYou finished the blanket already?? Wow, you put me to shame! :-) Can't wait to see.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color on your Cria -- sorry to hear you're not enjoying it. Hopefully a beautiful FO will make up for some of the drudgery?
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about cotton...it's very hard on my fingers too, so I don't like to use it for a big project if I can help it. I can't wait to see the ballet top!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way with books...There are quite a few from my youth that I can read over and over again.
*THUD*
ReplyDeleteThat was me hitting the decks at the mention of the finished blanket!
I'm sorry - none of the other words went in after that - I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*starts counting down*
Looking forward very much to friday. Is that gold you are knitting with? - it will look fab. Not a cotton fan either! Thanks for you comment on my post about the length of my hoodie sleeves - you are right and I shall go for full length xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad I came back this week in time to see the blanket :) (and I always like to see that I'm not the only one that hates knitting with cotton).
ReplyDeleteLOVE the golden color of that new WiP - it's going to be gorgeous :)
Cotton isn't my favorite either, but yours is knitting up in such a lovely way! I know what you mean about needing to be in the mood for sock knitting. One of the many reasons it takes me so long to get mine done!
ReplyDeleteThe shrug pattern is super cute and I adore your yarn choice, such a lovely warm colour and so wonderfully fuzzy. I'm excited to see more =)
ReplyDeleteNot so keen on cotton here either, although it does have it's uses (toddler girl dresses and dishcloths, preferably dresses lol). That is a beautiful shade of blue though and the work is looking great. Only just discovered your blog but can see I'm going to have to stick around to see this much anticipated blanket!
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I love cotton yarn, but I notice it knits up slower than wool. Your cria looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat cardi is really cute, but I have a yarn crush on the gold! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeletei don't blame you, cotton is not my fave. not familiar with that book but will have to look into it. i recently re-read a childhood favorite, mandy (by julie andrews) and was pleasantly suprised to find i still loved it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat is that lovely mohair ? I love the color :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Cria is lovely! I wish I looked good in blues...can't wait to see the finished blanket!
ReplyDeleteooh... the top looks so cute! Can't wait to see the blanket on friday :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the blanket! Your top looks lovely!
ReplyDeletelovely knitting, maybe the progression of your sweater will encourage you on your blue cria. it will be so pretty when it's done.
ReplyDeleteI love to re-read favorites...that's the way it should be. Love your WIPS and looking forward to Friday's post.
ReplyDeleteLove the shrug. Great colour choice!
ReplyDeleteoh man I can't wait to see your blanket! and I love the color you chose for the ballet sweater =)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the blanket! Can't wait to see it! Your Cria is looking so great. I like to knit with cotton yarn, but it is not easy on the fingers. That yarn that you are using for your shrug is 100 percent gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm looking forward to seeing the blanket in all its finished glory. I've heard only good things about that Ysolda pattern book. I hope the Cria speeds up for you :-)
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the blanket! and that wrap around...so pretty. so, so pretty.
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jen
I also like to have at least 3 projects at once. That way if I get bored, I can switch projects.
ReplyDeleteI must admit i haven't had the chance to use cotton wool....i hope your Cria goes faster for you...and the wraparound looks cute in that pattern, can't wait to see the progress of yours :)
ReplyDeleteZ for Zacchariah is a common book in school here. It is a great read.
ReplyDeleteCria looks awesome!!! I can't wait to see the blanket! Woo! Hoo!!
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