Sunday 28 July 2013

Year of projects update


Today is just a summary of this week.  We broke up for the holidays this week and I have therefore, blogged about our summer holiday project here.

I also have a couple of finished items from the list - of which I posted pics here, but included this one of my son modelling the wristwarmers!!  As I said in the Wednesday post all the finished items this week are parts of presents so not really finished!!

I am still plugging away at the mystery KAL - had to frog it at one point but now am coming along ok!!
Have had to abandon the roses for the cake (not a year of projects but a project none the less) - as it had been too hot for the sugarpaste.  
Good news is that we finally had lots of rain yesterday and seems a bit fresher today so may get back to the roses tonight - can't even think about it with the pocket rocket awake!!!

Anyway, here is the current list:
  • For Daniel and Lily -  a toy- ?dragon and rabbit using stash yarn
  • For the sisters in law - wristwarmers - finished one pair 
  • For my mum and brother - pot covers 
  • For Thomas and Luke - crocodile scarf 
  • For my mum and mil - dishcloths and bag - finished 1 cloth!


  • Then, there's all the projects just for me
    • Finish tote bag - I'm nearly there - just finishing off to do.  Am hoping that could be my first FO post next week - hurrah - finished 04/07
  • Hat for me - possibly using my A Stash Addict yarn
  • Socks for me - definitely using my A Stash Addict yarn
  • Placemats - in time for Christmas I hope!
  • Scarf for the husband
  • Shawl for me - this is my knit-along piece - so will be knitting dragonfly wings by Boo knits - will be my next project - finished 14/07
  • Winter hats for the boys

  • Additions
    • MKAL - with group on ravelry - One skein

    10 comments:

    1. The wristwarmers are looking good. Hope the heat has subsided enough to get back to your flowers.

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    2. Nice colours on the wrist warmers. We're in fresher, less humid weather too now, and sock knitting progress has really improved!

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    3. Very cute of your son to model the wrist warmers :) They look great!

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    4. Wristwarmers are such a great gift. They're a nice fashion accessory to sport with an outfit. How awesome you're into cake decorating too! I have a friend who's currently taking classes at Michael's and had to make 50 flowers for an assignment.

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    5. Oh-I am truly sorry for the frogging which happened in your world this week--hope it helps a bit knowing we have all had to do the same at one time or another! I am thinking of doing dishcloth sets this year too-there are so many fun patterns out there.
      Have a super week-
      *smiles*

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    6. What a cute pic of your son! As for the frogging, well I know how frustrating that can be so here's to a great week of knitting with no ripping!!!

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    7. The wrist warmers look great, very cheerful. And well done on two finishes already, not bad! I wish people would stop talking about gift knitting though, I'm still in denial :P

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    8. Your son looks so happy to have a hand knitted project. Hope they keep him warm in the coming fall!

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    9. I love the purple and yellow together! He does a good job modeling too. LOL! You're getting more done than me. I would never get anything done her in the South if I didn't have AC especially "frosting roses"....impossible here. Have a great week and I hope your weather cooperates.

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    10. aww the purple and yellow mitts are cute, he looks really happy!!! Have a knitty weekend xx

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