I have taped another vlog, but it won't be up until later today. So if you watch my vlogs, you can check back today or tomorrow. I'm enjoying doing the vlogs, just wish my wifi was more cooperative!
So yesterday, while filming the vlog, I grabbed an old in-progress project, The Meandering Top. It is a project from Knit.Purl magazine from spring/simmer 2015. I actually love several projects in the magazine. I didn't know where I was, so I pulled it off the lifeline and then tried it on. It was absolutely GI-NORMOUS on me. I could fold it over almost half way. So it was HUGE. I used the needle required and the yarn. I am a loose knitter and obviously I didn't swatch. Well I did that yesterday. I had to down two needle sizes. It was suppose to be 4" for 22 stitches. I was getting 5 1/4" So BIG!....So I ripped it back. Ripped out two balls of yarn. I am now knitting from the previous project..
And I've been working on socks. The two I finished last week, I've started and gotten to the leg on both second socks. I've also put in the heels and gotten to the feet on my Desert Vista Dyeworks Zombody Eating Candy Corn socks. I put in the Fish Lips Kiss Heel and they both turned out a bit wonky....not wonky enough to rip out, but wonky nonetheless.....
It is also Amiguramay on Instagram. I didn't have any ami's started on Friday when it started with WIPs. I have a Moose. but to me an amigurami is small and the Moose is not small. So I have to figure out what I'm going to start.....maybe I'll start the Snoopy and Woodstock, as they are favorites of my Mom to gift for Mother's Day....yeah, that seems like a plan...
See you next week....
2020 Completed Projects:
Merry Knitmas - 1/25/2020
Box O' Chocolates - 2/23/2020
Sunny Skies - 2/29/2020
Dobby - 2/20/2020
Gnomes - 2/20/2020
Wow Factor - 3/22/2020
Wow Factor 2 - 3/24/2020
Chrono Hat - 3/24/2020
Showoff - 3/27/2020
Breeze - 4/9/2020
Wise One Hat - 4/18/2020
Lightsaber - 4/18/2020
Works In Progress:
WIPS: Crochet:
Round Ripple: (Started 2006 (?) Aiden is now a senior..so maybe I finish it for him to take to college?
Around the World Afghan: (April 2010): about ¼ done - I'm not even sure where this is at the moment, with projects in two places. I'll think on this.
Sunrise Sunset Afghan: this has been hibernating awhile, 6 squares done. I still love the look of this. Don't think this is at the Homestead, will have to check.
Tabard Tunic (NW Diss 2/1/14) - Haven't made a final decision on this yet.
Venetian Cowl (July 1, 2018) I love this, but the stitch just takes a Loooong time!
Billy shoes - Jan 1, 2019
Knit:
Shark in the Woods (11/27/14)- I really love this, but it's a lot of cabling and I'm not a fan..about 1/2 done.
Vanilla fingerless mitts (12/25/15) - Started the second one, past the thumb point..
Zombie Vixen mitts (10/17/15)- still working on them, again cabling, review these, maybe done for St, Patrick'S Day
Meandering Top (5/20/16) - Took it out, at the separation of arms, looks really big!
Bulky Cowl - this hurts my hands to work on...think I need slippery needles...
Splediferous Blanket - (4/15/17) Roald Dahl club, frogged the mitered and changed the pattern (jan 12, 2020)
Selbu Mitts - 3/26/18
Beekeeper Cardigan - 7/1/18
Socks:
Kai-Mei: (April 2012) - has not changed,
Espalier Socks (Jan 10, 2016) - started and stopped...
Espalier Socks (Jan 10, 2016) - started and stopped...
2017Games Socks- 2/15/18
Cloudy Rainbows - 5/11/18
Zombie Candy Corn - Oct 7, Cloudy Rainbows - 5/11/18
Snow Day: 3/4/19
Merfolk: 7/25/19
Monster Mash: 8/16/19 (cuff started awhile ago)
Rhinebeck Socks - 10/6/19
Grinchmas Socks Dec 7, 2019
Whammed Socks Dec 7, 2019
Patons Ragg Socks - Jan 1, 2019
Splashy Flowers: (May 2011) - add a motif scarf, don't see that being finished soon...
Light in Shadows (1/14/14) - I love this so much...need to start the new direction, so need to sit down and figure it out..
Garter Path Shawlette (5/30/16)- I have frogged this a couple of times...
Swinging with Winkle (6/4/16)- I love this so much! Just need to finish it! Added a few rows
Knits4Comfort Advent Shawl 12/13/18
Zomboni - January 1, 2020 (restarted Jan 18)
Van Gogh - January 18
KAL/CALs:
Fire and Blood (5/4/14) - not anytime soon
Outlander MKAL (8/8/14) - possibility of finishing this..the yarn is so yummy
Bags:
Beach Bag: (started May 2010) Just needs lining sewn in, I used it this year without the lining...so may just call it a day on this..
8 comments:
Gracey, I m not pressuring yoU! But I'd just love to see that beach bag!!!!
Love your posts , Lady
I’m not sure you’ll see my reply to your question on my blog. My crochet yarn is for my minions and is some mercerised cotton for making some octopus and jellyfish at some point for Preemie babies. I joined our local group 18 months ago and still haven’t attempted one yet. The minion yarn takes up most of the drawer. Your socks look great.
I love the meandering top and I was wondering if I made it big if I could use it as a vest this fall. I don't wear tank tops but I have been looking for a nice vest pattern. I didn't get a chance to watch your Vlog this week because of Stitch Maynia but this coming week for sure! Those socks are so cute! Have a good week and stay safe and well!
Ooooh... how disappointing that must have been. The yarn is beautiful, and I'm sure will make a wonderful Meandering.
oh my. Don't give me any more ideas. Amiguramay? I will have to check that out - there is a baby yoda I want to make, but snoopy sounds ideal too.
I like the meandering top. I wonder if I could put a small cap sleeve on it. I am not a huge fan of tank tops but will wear them when it is 115 here. I like the color of your top though.
The socks, even though they look wonky, will be fine when on the foot.
Have a great week.
After the first washing the heals may be alright. :-)
Love the socks, you are the only one who will know they are wonky! The meandering top will be gorgeous, sorry you had to frog but at least it will be wearable.
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