I actually have much to talk about, but haven't been taking photos. When I tried to do it this afternoon my camera died. I only managed to get a few photos. So, I'll share everything else another time.
I finished the top down sweater a couple of weeks ago. I absolutely love it, though it did turn out a bit larger than I expected it to. The unspun Icelandic was wonderful to work with, and I will definitely use it again. This sweater is thick, and warm!
I will also definitely be using Barbara Walker's top down method for sweaters again. Being able to try the sweater on as you are making it really helps, and it was so much easier than I expected it to be.
I have put the blue ski sweater on hold for a bit. I didn't like the way the sleeves were coming out. So, I decided to stuff the whole thing in the closet, and take it out in a few weeks when I can have a fresh perspective.
I hadn't been crocheting lately, and one evening two weeks ago I was really longing to have a hook in my hand. So, I dug out a basket of scraps & odd balls, and a big bag of natural Irish wool my brother had picked up for me at a yard sale, and got to work on a scrap afghan.
There are 36 nine inch squares here. I intend to have a total of 48, to make the center of the blanket 54" x 72". I'll then add a striped border that (if I have enough yarn) will bring the dimensions to 66" x84".
I hope to be posting about the other things I have going on in the next week. If I can only remember to buy batteries...
4 comments:
Your sweater us very handsome...you did a great job on it! Wow, that afghan is really great. Doesn't look like a scrap project at all...looks like you planned it out that way. Should be gorgeous when finished :)
Love, love, love the sweater! And boy are you banging out those squares! Just gorgeous.
Love the Afgan, the sweater looks brilliant, all snuggy.
So glad to see you on your blog again and so sorry we lost touch! Your continuing projects are beautiful as usual! You are really good with colour!
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