As the socks are finished, I have returned to my Roadside Beanie – I think I achieved two rounds last night.
I am now watching The Miniaturist – there are only three episodes, so that’s not going to take long to finish.
Shell Cottage Finished
As predicted I finished the socks last night (and Normal People). I need to block them, but it’s a rainy day here so I am going to wait for better drying weather.
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Shell Cottage Sock Update
I am up to the toe – I use the toe construction that Kate Atherley has in her Custom Socks book.
Still making my way through Normal People, maybe two episodes to go? The socks and TV series might finish at the same time.
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Shell Cottage Sock Progress
I have been getting a bit of knitting done in the evenings while watching TV (currently making our way through Normal People).
I am almost to the toe – I get about 12 rounds done per evening.
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Sock Update
I have just checked and I haven’t mentioned these socks before.
This is my interpretation of Helen Stewart’s Shell Cottage pattern.
I am using yarn from Fiber Lily (Ebb colourway – I originally bought it to make a shawl, but given that I don’t wear shawls I decided to make socks instead).
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Bluprint Classes
Late last year I subscribed to Bluprint (formerly Craftsy), it was a good deal and the subscription came with vouchers to buy 12 classes outright.
I have done some of the other classes and enjoyed them. The format suits me – I can watch when I want and work through the homework as I have time.
In this strange world we now find ourselves (below is an image of our local playground – roped off for the foreseeable future) I decided I had a bit of time and space to work on some of the classes.
I am currently working on Heirloom Lace Edgings, the teacher is Franklin Habit. He is a good teacher, he explains things well. The first photo shows my homework – I have knitted the centre (the thing to which I am going to attach my lace) and now I am working on the lace.
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Project Bag
I have made a new project bag for my sock knitting. I wanted it to fit my knitting (obviously) and an A5 notebook. I also like the zip closure rather than a drawstring.
The machine embroidery design is from Urban Threads.
Filed under Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, Sock Knitting
Covid 19 Socks
Like everyone else in the world, I am in lock-down. Not as harsh as other countries, at this stage it is mostly voluntary. Strongly advised to stay at home; and cafes, restaurants, gyms, any place where people congregate are closed. The borders are closed. People are still being selfish and incredibly irresponsible.
So time for a new knitting project. I am going to knit socks (using a lovely red Malabrigo -it’s called Cereza). I am going to put this on the leg
As you can see, I have started the swatch.
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Jane Austen Embroidery – Jennie Batchelor and Alison Larkin
This combines two of my favourite things – Jane Austen and Embroidery.
Jennie Batchelor writes about Jane Austen, textile history and The Lady’s Magazine. Alison Arkin designed the projects based on embroidery designs in The Lady’s Magazine.
It’s a beautiful book with lovely designs and illustrations. There are designs for all kinds of things; phone pouch, work bag, table cloth, cushion, clutch. My favourite is the design on an apron (I am not sure if I would ever make an apron, but I like the embroidery).
Filed under Book Review, Embroidery
Temperature Cross Stitch
Not much progress on this – how do people find time to get everything done?
I have been recording the temperature everyday, so I just need to marshal my forces and get on with it.
Filed under Cross Stitch