Wednesday 11 April 2012

WIP Wednesday / Yarn Along

This week I have quite a bit to share. 
I actually have a crochet WIP this week - how exciting is that. My sister-in-law and I had a coffee date last week and she wanted to start on a felted bag like I made a while back and as she can crochet, I wanted her to help me understand the patterns and get me going on a vest pattern that I had found and wanted to make for Jas. 
So I started it off in a chunky wool, just to get the feel of the pattern....
Then started it in the DK I have in my stash, but it is still too thick looking.
As soon as the proper wool arrives I will start the pattern again. Will keep you posted!
On my needles:
Hubbys' Pullover is on the move again - at last! Managing to knit up the sleeves, I would like this project to finish off now as he has really been waiting almost a year for the thing :-(
I have also started my scarf. Jas asked me for a shawl but I thought she would like this scarf a lot more, and because I wanted to knit it ;-)
And lastly: I joined in a knit-along over at luvinthemommyhood or on Ravelry. It is a Tops, Tanks and Tees knit-along. This is what I am going to be knitting. The KAL starts today and I am hoping my wool for the project will arrive today, latest tomorrow so I can keep up!


On my Ereader this week: Finishing off Mockingjay, haven't been reading as much as I would have liked to this last week....oh well.


Thank you to all of you who took part in the Give-away from last week. The winner was announced in the post. Hope you enjoy the pattern :-D


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15 comments:

  1. Tanya11 April 2012 at 10:13

    wooo more power to crochet! It can be a bit chunky, i havent made a proper garment yet.

    love the beads on that scarf - they match the yarn really well!!

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 10:44

      Hi there Omlair,

      Yes, finally got over my shadow and am so pleased that crochet is only half as complicated as I feared and am loving the work!

      Thanks for your visit.

      x

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  2. Crochet Addict UK11 April 2012 at 10:33

    Love the projects, crochet can be a bit chunky but there is just something about crochet and the designs you can make with it.

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 10:46

      Hi there,

      I must agree with you, and unlike knitting your work seems to grow at an alarming speed, almost instant gratification style - that must be the best part!

      Thanks for popping round.

      x

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  3. Hi, I'm Vicki11 April 2012 at 12:06

    wow your beaded scarf is really pretty, love the colours in the jumper. good luck with the crochet. have a great wednesday xx

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 17:19

      Hi Vicki,

      Thanks a bunch, and thanks for your visit.

      x

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  4. Andria11 April 2012 at 13:03

    Nice projects! Yay for crochet, I'll get there some day........I love the beads in the scarf, I would love to give that a try too. Some good inspiration here today!

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 17:21

      Hi Andria,

      The beads were quite a battle I must tell you, but figured it out in the end, I like them in there, gives the scarf a real nice edge :-D

      Thank you for dropping by.

      x

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  5. Linda11 April 2012 at 13:48

    Your projects are all looking so beautiful Nat, I really want to learn to crochet some day soon. Thanks so much for the email, it was lovely to hear from you, I will be sending one back soon, I have a lot to tell you.
    xo xo
    Linda

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 17:22

      Hi Linda,

      Thank you so much. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

      Love to all
      xoxox

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  6. HannahW11 April 2012 at 14:04

    I like to crochet, but have only made small items.. most baby hats!

    I am popping in from Tami's WIP Wednesday. My project is here..
    http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-tuesday-bunnys-birthday-dress.html

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 17:34

      Hi there hannahw,

      Thanks for dropping by.
      x

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  7. Unknown11 April 2012 at 17:33

    Hi Kathleen,

    Thank you so much :-D
    I also hope the new yarn will have the exact texture I am hoping for....I wish it would arrive already, can't wait to start! In the meantime, keeping myself busy with some granny squares which are so much fun to make!

    Thanks for your visit.
    x

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  8. Minding My Own Stitches11 April 2012 at 21:18

    Looks like a pretty vest pattern. Nice that you have technical support for crochet. I rely heavily on YouTube for help but I'm never really sure whether I'm doing it right.

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    1. Unknown11 April 2012 at 21:23

      Hi Minding My Own Stitches,

      Yip, I was the same, but it was getting so frustrating not knowing if I was doing it right, and seeing the stitches and reading a pattern are also not the same thing, so having a session with someone who can crochet has made all the difference.

      Don't you have someone you know who can help you?

      Thanks for the visit.

      x

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