So right of the bat I can tell you that I have done absolutely no reading this week. I hope that will change shortly :( I don't like not reading, I feel as if something is missing!
As for WIPs: I worked like a bat out of hell to get somewhere on my KAL over the weekend and by Monday was feeling great as I had made some progress. It looked like this:
After this, I had to put the work down as I really couldn't look at it. Yesterday though, I picked it up again, and have since managed to start the climb once more. It now looks like this:
I am happy with the progress, I just can't wait to change onto the next colour, do you get like that too?
Onto other WIPs': I am progressing quite nicely on Jas's vest that is my first crochet project. With the proper wool it is looking good.
When I had to take photos of my stash and projects this week, I was a bit disturbed by my lack of colourful work and plan to make a change. I still have some grey in my stash that is planned for another jersey for myself, but I do have some purple for Kay and Turquoise for Jas.....then the party will start - I am hoping so at least.
Don't forget to come past tomorrow for Kitchen Krafts! I will be discussing Dandelion in my nature series. Look forward to seeing you there.
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How disappointing! Tearing out huge sections of knitting is just painful.
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Hi ericaceae,
DeleteYes it was pretty painful, but has been enriching in a weird kind of way :-D
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I know how you feel about undoing so much work. I have had to do it several times...it is very sad. At least you were able to start up again! I usually end up putting the project aside while I have a pity party :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
DeleteI think that is just what I wanted to do, so it is a good thing I have a time limit to the KAL and other things that need to be done. Otherwise I probably would have climbed into it with scissors :-D
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I took get excited when I can move onto other colors in a project. I have done colorworks though and at the time wished for just one color.
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Hi Carrie,
DeleteWe are such strange creatures, us humans! I am just the same....the only time I am not hoping for a change in my knitting project is when I have a pattern - like lace to follow!
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Ugh, I hate when you feel like you're cruising along, only to realize you have to RIP back. I'm glad you were able to restore your progress!
ReplyDeleteHi mkonieckzi,
DeleteYip, I must agree, but I am almost back where I was, so that's a good thing :D By the end of the week I should be on the next section I am hoping!
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aaaaah unpicking is never a fun thing to do!
ReplyDeleteHi Cottage Tails,
DeleteI agree, but I think it does get easier with experience. Before I would have ripped it out until I had to cast on again, now I think I am progressing and wanting to save as much work as I possibly can.
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Great job! so happy you are back to where you were when you had to rip back. It's looking wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi luvinthemommyhood,
DeleteThanks so much :D
It feels good to be back to where I was previously, and hope it will be smooth sailing from here on in.
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oh dear, such is the nature of knitting! i hope getting back on track and these lovely comments help some!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori,
DeleteDefinitely, each and every comment I receive is such a pick-me-up :D
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Nice work this week! I too am longing for a new book!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know the pattern for the crochet project- it looks very interesting!
Hi MWitch3,
DeleteThanks.
Here is the link for the pattern for the crochet project.
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Marigoldsloft/136-24-florette---top-in-cotton-viscose
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You really are a better person than me. I'd have thrown it in the corner of a dark room and left it there!
ReplyDeleteHi littleblackduckblog,
DeleteDon't worry, I wanted to do just that! But then I thought about it and realised I would not get to see how it turns out, so that made me calm down and continue :D It also helps having wonderful people like yourself to help motivate me to move forward.
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I can see different eras in my yarn stash just by the colours. I guess my taste just changes. I feel for you needing to rip it back.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl,
DeleteI am sure you are right on the money. As I progress in my crafting experience, I feel my tastes in fibres, colours and textures changing and projects that would have never caught my eye before I am finding quite interesting.
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Ugh - how annoying and I don't blame you for putting it aside for a little while. But you have caught up again brilliantly
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
DeleteThank you so much.
Yes, it feels great to be back on track again :D
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Gray is my favorite color! So I am totally good with you continuing on with the same shades you have been using ;)
ReplyDeleteI followed you from WIP Wednesdays and here is my WIP: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/crafting-along-with-needle-and-thread.html
Hi hannahw,
DeleteI agree, grey is one of my favourite colours, but I do need to break the mould now and try something different.
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So sad, but it looks like you did a REALLY quick recovery! You go! Looks so lovely!
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Hi Genevieve,
DeleteThank you so much.
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Way to get back on the horse. It is looking great.
ReplyDeleteI'm a reader too, so I feel your withdrawl symptoms. I just finished a great memoir this week, Made For You and Me: Going West, Going Broke, Going Home by Caitlin Shetterly. I didn't think I was going to like it when I picked it up (book club selection) but by the end it was definitely a 5 star book. I haven't read anything in a couple days and I am feeling the need to dig into something again.
Hi Sara,
DeleteYip, I totally understand. Am trying to find time to get started with Game of Thrones.
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