Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Yarn Along - New Beginnings

Since its half term I have been able to read all the yarn along blogs from last week, so I have come back again!!
I have also been very productive!
I finished my stripey socks and wound lots of yarn for my next projects - which I blogged about here.
Since then I have also finished my Aiken - yay!

 I'm not totally sure about the neck, but I need to block it so that may improve it, or I may add something.  It doesn't bother me too much so I may just leave it!

I also decided to knit a mat for the shower using up the t-shirt yarn I used for the bathmat.  I now have a set!

And so, I will cast on my Rhombing around today and I have a sock pattern from a magazine I want to try with some britsock by the Knitting Goddess.
In sewing, I have cut the paper pieces for my Megan dress and a tunic top.  I want to cut the fabric for a muslin and the top at least, this week.
I finished The Secret Life of Bees and really enjoyed it. I laughed out loud at the end and the (no spoiler) octopuses and hat!!  You'll know what I mean when you get there or if you've read it!
Now to start Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.

Linking with Nicole and Ginny.
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21 comments:

  1. Zauberflink26 May 2015 at 10:55

    Your Aiken is beautiful - this intricate pattern along the neckline is gorgeous! And such clever shower mats. I've been wanting to make some for a loooong time ;-) Too many projects in my head, always...

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  2. Alina26 May 2015 at 13:43

    Love this sweater! Simple but with an interesting twist! You did a great job on it! And the color of yarn is one of my favorite!

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  3. Tiny Toadstool Cottage26 May 2015 at 14:28

    Love the Aiken - such an unusual neckline! The Secret Life of Bees was a great book. I really want to knit a bath mat now too - pretty sure there was one in the Mason-Dixon book?!

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  4. Stefanie27 May 2015 at 03:30

    Two snaps up for your new gansey. I'm sure blocking will remedy that roll. I can't wait to finish this mixing business so I can knit again. It feels a bit weird sometimes to not blog about knitting.

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  5. Anonymous27 May 2015 at 15:54

    The pattern along the neckline is really beautiful! And the sort of boat neckline is elegant too. Love the sweater!

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  6. Lisa27 May 2015 at 16:22

    I love the sweater - it looks so well on you!

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  7. Kerry Cogan27 May 2015 at 16:44

    The sweater fits you perfectly! Love that pattern.

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  8. Unknown27 May 2015 at 17:01

    Your sweater looks fantastic. I love the yarn you choose too.

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  9. Unknown27 May 2015 at 17:53

    Me Before You was my favorite book two summers ago! Loved it. The sequel is out now or is coming out, I haven't checked recently - because I'm so hesitant to read it. When a book ends perfectly, why a sequel? The finish looks great! I think the curling neckline if it doesn't bother you looks fine.

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  10. Caffeine Girl28 May 2015 at 02:28

    The neck detail on that sweater is just so lovely. I think the neck looks just fine. I can't believe how quickly you knit it up!

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  11. Joy28 May 2015 at 04:29

    I love your sweater--I haven't been brave enough to do a sweater yet--you inspire me!

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  12. Zena28 May 2015 at 07:32

    Beautiful neckline!

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  13. karen28 May 2015 at 19:04

    I like the neck the way it is :) lovely sweater and the fit is fabulous!

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  14. mamasmercantile28 May 2015 at 21:09

    Such a beautiful sweater and the neckline is a delight.

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  15. Gill - That British Woman28 May 2015 at 22:55

    love that pattern on the front of your sweater, and the colour is perfect. Read the Secret Life of Bees the other month, it was okay I liked The Invention of Wings better though.

    Gill in Canada

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  16. Mama Gone Green28 May 2015 at 22:57

    what a gorgeous sweater!!

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  17. Iris29 May 2015 at 12:58

    Wow, beautiful, well done!!

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  18. Jessica Snell29 May 2015 at 18:17

    Oh, that's such a beautiful, cozy-looking sweater! I love the little touch of geometric lace. :)

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  19. Alethea29 May 2015 at 20:45

    Love the shower mats, and I have yet to try the t-shirt yarn, but I definitely want to use it sometime soon.

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  20. erica30 May 2015 at 13:17

    I love your idea of knitting a bath mat!!!! and a warning... you might want to have a box of tissue beside you for your next book. Have a great weekend Lucy

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  21. Unknown31 May 2015 at 20:01

    I love the collar! I think it's just enough "flair" to be unique and interesting, but still look comfy. I've not ventured into such complicated projects yet. I have shawls on my "Hope To Do Soon" list though. I taught myself to crochet just 7 months ago using You Tube videos.

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