Episode 17 - cracking those WIPs
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4th May
Coronavirus ongoing
Crack Those WIPs CAL
-Gemma of the project bag (very gently) twisted my arm
Runs from 1st May to the end of 2020
-multicraftual
FOs:
Brioche Cowl
-I followed the Chromatic Cowl pattern by Amy Detjen
-Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone Sock (BFL/nylon) Double Date
3.5mm needles
Murakami Hat
-Design by Jamie Hoffman (knitosophy)
- Knit in OOAK merino/nylon yarn by Burrow and Soar
I started this back in November(?)
2.25mm needles for rib and 3.25 for main body of hat
V-neck Magpie
- Design by Ellie Alexander-Loomis (skeinanigans) who is hosting the Magpie Madness KAL on Instagram
Main colour - Peak District Yarns merino/nylon in Baslow Welldressing (from Leeds Wool Fest 2018)
Contrast colour - noodle soup yarns mini in Tickled Plum
6.5mm needles
Vintage Fairy Lights Socks
- design by Helen Stewart ( Curious Handmade)
Knit in I Knit or Dye merino/nylon/stellina in Good Luck Dumbass
I didn’t quite follow the pattern. Crazy pooling but fun for Christmas
WIPs:
Timely Cardigan
- Design by Truly Myrtle Designs (Libby Jonson)
Chromatic Yarns by the Corner of Craft Study Sock (BFL/nylon) - two OOAK colour ways - a purple with cream and gold tones and a cream with purple and gold
3.25mm needles
Living in Amelia x Joy tape measure bag
My corner of craft rainbow sheep is keeping my progress
A few rows away from separating for the sleeves
Dust of Snow Scarf
- Design from Knitvent 2018 by Curious Handmade
I’ve cast on 64 stitches to make it more of a scarf
Minis from my lovely Lay Family Advent swap partner Sally - I have arranged them into a rainbow
Mohair - Biches et Bûches le petit silk mohair in ecru/off white
I am on colour 5
My entry for the Scr1tno May Mini Madness KAL
Living in Hide and Hammer 03 bag
Vanilla socks
64 stitch sock
2.25mm needles
Drops Fabel Print
This has been in stash for some time and I wasn’t aware of the concerns regarding drops design when I purchased it but it’s in my stash so I am going to use it.
Lara’s Legacy Socks
- design by Gemma of the Project Bag
Knit in the Project Bag merino/nylon in ‘Danger’
2.25mm needles
I last worked on this in November and was partway through the heel flap - I am now nearly at the toe
Living in a bag made by my mum
Granny Stripe Blanket
- Following the attic 24 pattern
I have now passed 100 stripes (but still a bit behind!)
3.5mm hook
Sew Beautiful by Nicola bag - it’s HUGE
Stash Enhancement
Yarnistry coronavirus beaver
- I got 3 entries - so 3 sets of themed stitch markers.
I was lucky enough to get a golden beaver so I won a skein of yarn - Lollipop Guild Yarns merino/nylon in My Melody
Events/KALs
- Crack those WIPs CAL - I have plenty of WIPs to crack
Isolation along - also hosted by Gemma
Marathon Sock KAL - by Vikki Bird Designs
- I am very excited that second socks count!
Sustainable craft along - also from Vikki Bird Designs
Scr1tno may mini madness
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