A Year of Projects Update - week 10

 I have a number of finished objects this week.  I did not start all of these this week - some just had a tiny bit of finishing to go!

This is my second Goodwood dress.  It is using Freya by Tilly and the Buttons (my new favourite TATB pattern).

The top in both of these is Freya and ghe bottoms are Safiyah trousers - also by Tilly.  The shorts and trousers are handsets, but the top and dress are done on the machine this time.   I usually like to hand sewing, but these are stretch fabric and although I can do a zig zag stitch by hand, it is not my favourite,  so this time I whizzed it up on the machine!!

I have done a little on the Joy cardi by Veera Valimaki, but not enough for a photo.

My knee is progressing and will hopefully be fully better for next weekend at Goodwood.  But I've not tested it in the garden although it is very needed.   Hopefully in a couple of weeks I should be able to address some of ghe garden!

Anyway, hope everyone has a good week.  I am back at school proper (with students) this week but I gave Goodwood to look forward to. 

A Year of Projects Update - week 9

 Got back from the West country last Monday, so am able to do a post this week!

Although I've been missing for two weeks, I did not take any knitting with me, so there is not much progress in that department!

I did, pretty much finish my Desk top vest.

It just needs buttons which I will add this week.  It is a pattern by Squids school of vintage knitting and knit in De rerum natura Ullyses.

I have also made progress on a new cast on.  The Joy cardi by Veera Valimaki. 

I am knitting this in John Arbon Textiles harvest hues and I am nearly to the splitting of body and sleeves. 

The last couple of weeks have been a bit busy.  I went on my epic walk on the 12th!  I did 57 miles when disaster struck, but it was beautiful before that.

So at 53 miles I twisted my knee!!  I managed to go on to my accommodation but I was unable to do any more walking.   

My family joined me at that point and we spent some time in Devon, then moved onto Cornwall and was able to enjoy the time even though I was a bit hobbly!!

It's back to school this week and I'm not sure I'm ready!  I do have to make my second Goodwood dress, which I'm hoping to do tomorrow.   I hope everyone has a great week 😊 

A Year of Projects Update - week 6

 I feel like I have a lot to update this week!  But I am likely to be unable to update for the next couple of weeks so I will make this one count!

On the projects front - I did do some of my socks by Stephen West and almost finished the Desktop set after losing at yarn chicken!  But I shall give more detail of these when they are done.  

I also wanted to make a start on my second Goodwood dress - however I could not find the pattern I wanted to use for love nor money!  So found a different pattern, but as I hadn't made it before (Freya by Tilly and the Buttons) I decided to make a wearable muslin from my Christmas fabric (bought years ago very cheaply).  I used my sewing machine for this (shock!) as it was stretch fabric and I dislike doing zig zag stitch by hand!  Anyway, it turned out lovely, but the neck was a bit wide.

So, I  decided to make some tweaks and do another muslin - this time a sweatshirt for yoga!

This is perfect, so in a couple of weeks I shall embark on my second Goodwood dress!

So what with the sewing, this week has been busy.  

Monday, I met with my cousin and uncle and walked to the local park and zoo which was lovely  - I haven't been for ages so it was really enjoyable.

Wednesday, I went with a friend to the coast, where we went for a swim, an 8 mile walk, and a second swim.

On Friday, I met with a work mate and went to a different part of the coast for afternoon tea and cocktails!

Now I keep saying I won't be checking in for a couple of weeks and that is because I am embarking on my 'epic walk' on Tuesday.  I am walking the Tamara Way in aid of Macmillan from Wednesday.  It is an 87 mile walk split into seven sections - I take the train to my accommodation near the start point on Tuesday, then will be going out to do the seven sections each day.  My family will be joining me while I am doing stage 6 and will meet me at the end point of stage 7.

We are then spending a further 3 days in North Devon and then going for a long weekend down to St Ives in Cornwall.  I think I am ready - the rucksack is packed and my nails are done!

In case you are interested,  my JustGiving page is here.  And I will try to post my daily progress using an app called Polar steps - I am there as Lucy Bowen.

Absolutely no pressure on either, I am sure to fill you in on the highlights on my return!

I hope everyone has a great couple of weeks and I will catch up again soon 😊