I finished the first of my Christmas socks. There is a band all the way along the leg and foot –
R1: P1, (Slip 1 knitwise, YO, PSSO, P1) 3 times
R2:P1(K2, P1) 3 times
The yarn is from West Yorkshire Spinners (colourway Nutcracker). Usual needles (2.25mm).
The heel flap uses the same stitch pattern as the band (except R2 is reversed K1 (P2, K1) 3 times
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting, Yarn Stash
I had to move the hoop so I took the opportunity to take a progress photo. I am probably about two-thirds of the way through. I have been enjoying the process, thinking about the path of the stitches (making sure I don’t stitch myself into a corner).
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
I was a bit more successful this year.
I am going to try to have modest goals next year
Filed under Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Knitting, Machine Embroidery, miscellaneous, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing, Sock Knitting
I finished my version of Alex’s blanket last night. There are a few errors, but I pushed on rather than ripping back.
Here’s the first mention of the blanket -I started in August, so I was reasonably quick with this one.
Next up, I am going to knit a swatch for my Nutcracker socks – and while I am waiting for Christmas Eve/Day I will work on my cashmere socks.
Filed under Knitting, Yarn Stash
I have been enjoying my advent calendar from KDD – the colours are spectacular. I am looking forward to seeing what patterns she has written to go with this yarn.
Filed under Colour Work, Knitting, Yarn Stash
I have been enjoying making free standing lace – my machine is coping really well with it. I am going to try earrings next.
I am using the brothread water soluble stabiliser and it’s good (I am using two layers)
Filed under Embroidery, Machine Embroidery
I thought I would make some Christmas decorations using free standing lace – I have made a couple of these before. This time I have bought some Christmas decoration hangers from Amazon and I will turn them into decorations and give as gifts (small tokens).
I am using two sheets of water soluble stabiliser (the one above is like paper, but I am also using the film version). Embroidery thread (Robinson Anton Candy Apple Red) on top and in the bobbin. I have slowed my machine down to 500 s/min so these take a long time, but they look good.
A short clip of the stitch out because I find it mesmerising.
Filed under Digitizing, Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, Sewing Machine
I work on this while watching television (I just finished the fourth season of All Creatures Great and Small – there is some lovely knit wear in it).
I have two more repeats to go before I finish of the top border – there are a few places we I have gone a bit weird, but I think that just adds to the charm.
The blanket is a kit from Crossways Wool and Fabrics.
Yesterday, I went through my yarn stash checking to make sure there weren’t any critters (there wasn’t), I did do a bit of an inventory and I have 51 skeins of sock yarn!
I buy sock yarn for all sorts of reasons; it’s pretty, you only need 1 skein to make a pair of socks (I don’t know how much yarn I would need for a jumper), souvenir yarn, feeling happy yarn, feeling sad yarn, etc, but I really must stop buying it (because I want to knit other things as well).
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting, Yarn Stash
So I ordered Christmas sock yarn (from the Yarn Trader – it arrived fast and beautifully wrapped)
I started knitting Christmas socks in 2018 – that year I used the Fairy Lights colourway from West Yorkshire Spinners and I have returned to them this year with the Nutcracker colourway (it has a bit of sparkle as well). My 2018 socks are still going strong as well.
It is a busy yarn, so I will probably do a simple pattern – although I am tempted for this pattern (which I have in my stash).
I plan to start Christmas day (or maybe Christmas Eve), which means getting the swatch and planning done in advance.
Filed under Sock Knitting, Yarn Stash
I have been working on my Dame Nature du Printemps (from Jardin Prive). Progress has been slow – lots of unpicking. I bought this pattern for the sheep and chook, so I am enjoying this bit.
I am using the called for DMC and 32 count linen (colour way mocha – the linen is beautiful).
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
