Double knitting is magic!

So I finished the test knit and cast on new projects.  I have made a little progress on Rhombing around, but not enough to show.  I cast on some socks - Jesse by Rachel Coopey, my first colourwork socks.  I am using a bit more of the yarn from my frogged cardigan, so it is going to good use.

I also decided to cast on a project that has been on my year of projects list for a good couple of years. I found a tutorial on creative bug for double knitting and found a straightforward pattern for a double knit cowl and got going!  Now the cast on was a bit difficult, there were a few choice words and I had to watch the tutorial closely several times before I got it!  But that was the hardest part and now it's really easy (famous last words).  I can honestly say double knitting is magic - it's just appearing and is quite good fun!  Ok, so my cast on was still a bit dodgy in places and I've doctored the pattern as I'm not totally sure how to incorporate a third colour, but I'm over the moon at how it's turning out.

I also cut the fabric for my third sailor top and I hope to start on a few tree decs by the end of the week.
Now I'm back at school, my reading has stalled, so I've renewed the Seas for a third time, but not sure when I will get to it - we'll see.
Linking with Nicole and Ginny

A Year of Projects Update - week 13

I've made a little more progress this week.
First up - I finished the test knit!  Yay, on Friday as well, so easily within the deadline.  I can't show you yet but I'm sure it will be soon.  They are lovely, the yarn is gorgeous and I can't wait to show you!
So, with that finished, I cast on my next project.  Jesse by Rachel Coopey, my first pair of colourwork socks.  I am using some more of my yarn from the frogged cardi, so it is all going to good use.

And that is about it from this week.  Yesterday we went for a driving experience for my husband at a track near us called Thruxton.  Can't speak highly enough about it - it was incredibly well run and everyone was very friendly and hubby had a great time.  Here we are - my husband is driving the jag behind us!

This week I hope to cut the material for my third sailor top, make progress on the socks and Rhombing Around and cast on for my first double knitting project - wish me luck!

To see what the others are up to click here

A Year of Projects Update - week 12

I've not much to share this week in all honesty.  It's been the first proper week at school for me and Daniel started school on Monday, so it's been a bit busy.  The only real progress I've made has been on the test knit.  I've decided to knit it taat and I'm at the same place on both.  I'll show a sneak peek of a cable this week.

Mysterious ...!
I will also be sewing a third sailor top, but haven't cut the fabric yet.  But this is it.

So there we have it!  If you want to catch up with folk who have probably done a little more, check these out.