Last week I went to the Goodwood Revival with my family. For those that don't know this is a huge race meeting for period racing cars (1920 - 1950 ish) where most people dress up and everything is in keeping with the era.
I went on Saturday and had a lovely time and the boys returned on Sunday while I did the last craft fair till Xmas.
Anyway, to the projects!!
I finally made some progress on the Xmas jumper (still on the bottom ribbing though), but reality has hit and I realise, unless I work on it monogamously I will not get it done by this Xmas. So, I have rethought my timetable and aim to finish for next year!!
I made a little progress on my socks, I am at the toe now. I think since I know they won't fit properly I have lost enthusiasm for them - but if I want the next pair to fit I need to see it through.
I made a little hat for the stall and started another - the finished one just needs the ends sewing in and bobbles adding.
I cast on some mitts for the stall. These are coming on nice and quickly and the yarn is so lovely and soft, (it is Malabrigo worsted) I might just keep them for myself!!
I also cast on for a little bag in a superchunky yarn. This is coming together incredibly quickly and easily - this too is destined for the stall.
Most of these are lovely quick knits so although I have lots on the go I'm hoping to get several finished this coming week.
In other crafty news, Darren brought home a huge bag of cooking apples from a friend's garden. So having made crumble yesterday, I am making apple cake today and stewing the rest. The boys want star shaped cookies for some reason - so will be doing that later too!
Also, I have been neglecting the sewing machine, so am hoping to cut the fabric for a top and another Delphine today.
Phew, that sounds a lot so better get to it!! Hope you all have a good week x
That does sound like a lot. What a beautiful picture of that super chunky yarn! I think I have super chunky yarn envy now :) I don't however envy you that basket of cooking apples - that's a lot of apple paring!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I meant to add that if you wanted to share your pattern and your fit issues with your sock I could give some thought to it and maybe make a suggestion or two. But you're right in the sense that with every pair you make you get a bit better at fitting them!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking that I will be having a week of pure cast ons soon. Once the alpaca projects are done. I need to get my butt in gear for Christmas stuff. I don't want to be racing th clock Christmas Eve!
ReplyDeleteLovely and busy with lots going on and I love the array of projects each so different to the others, hmmm apple cake, love that, I made apple traybake last week with a load of apples we were given. I love this time of year for produce.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm glad I'm not alone in having a zillion projects going at once! LOL! And with Fall coming on the baking is so necessary. I have bread dough and apples waiting be incorporated into it. I love all your projects. So sorry about the socks but trust me..it's been a long road for me to learn them and I am still slogging along but it just gets better and better so don't be too hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteI love the mitts and that does it...I have to order some Malibrigo! Everyone raves about it so I need to try it. Your little guy(s) is/are so cute...wasn't sure if that was the same one in both pictures or 1 of each. LOL! Glad you got out with your family and what a great Mom you are to bake too. Mother's are amazing....I remember those days and I couldn't do it now if my life depended on it but back then I could conquer the world! LOL! You go girl!
wow loads going on... like the look of the chunky bag.... xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects and yummy apple treats. I especially love your mitts and the chunky bag. What pattern are you using for the mitts? I love Malabrigo and have some that I have been hoarding --I can't quite settle on a pattern. Your family is beautiful and reading your post made me miss the days when I had littles to take care of!
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I love the little chunky bag ...... so many cast on's you have been very busy, unlike myself!
ReplyDeleteWow you are busy! Love that Malabrigo yarn it's so pretty
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