I've already found patterns and yarn for the next 4 months that I already own, so we're looking good. January's socks will be Icicle socks and I'll be using some of my own hand-dyed yarn.
At the moment I'm knitting a super sweet little Olivianne dress for my Niece. I was gifted this pattern a while ago and my Sis and I chose the yarn when I was visiting her in October. Its coming along really well in the 24 month size. Room to grow into it that way.
I'm also working on a scarf pattern that came with some gorgeous alpaca/cotton yarn that my lovely OH bought me back from Canada last year. Its a gorgeous natural fawn colour and the pattern is so very simple, its practically mind-numbing. But a great TV knit that will come along in time.
All this to prevent me casting on ANOTHER pair of socks until 27th January :-)
I've also used my first Xmas baking item, a proving basket from my Mum. I'm making some hodge-podge loaves (whatever is in the cupboard), so this was a good excuse to try the new basket (the smaller one in the photo).
Its only the second time I've used one of these baskets, the first being one I purchased from the Panary Course back in November. This time I made sure both baskets were liberally coated with rye flour on the inside to stop the dough from sticking.
You get a lovely ridged effect on the loaf, as well as a good oblong shape.
All in all, the resolutions are bounding along at speed!
Happy crafting!
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I'd not seen that cute dress before. It's a sweet little pattern and I think my niece might get one too, especially as I could use up some of my sock yarn. I am very impressed with the bread baking. I adore bread, which is why I should a) never learn to bake it, or b) never buy a bread making machine. I would pile on the pounds!
ReplyDeleteIts a lovely easy pattern. I'm doing the largest size so its using about 200g of sock yarn (I'll update when finished with how much). The bonus is you knit holding the yarn double so can use 2 different yarns - or use DK!! Go on give bread a go - its so much nicer making your own and you don't need a bread-maker :-)
DeleteI love the sweet dress pattern, the scarf yarn looks gorgeous. Deb x
ReplyDeleteThan you. The dress should be finished by the weekend. The scarf - a lot longer!
DeleteAll of your projects are so pretty! I love that the socks have different colored toes
ReplyDeleteThats very kind of you. The socks had to have different coloured toes as I ran out of the stripey! I am now a convert to contrast toes though :-)
DeleteThe socks a spectacular! I love the striping. I'm jealous of your organization. I barely know what I'm currently working on, let alone have a plan for my next (4) project(s).
ReplyDeleteI can blame a chest infection for my organization as was housebound, but its great to know I will be stash and pattern busting. Makes me feel better about having so much yarn :-)
DeleteThose are very nice looking socks, and you have some great projects in the works!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks Vivian. The little dress for my Niece is all finished now and I'm really pleased with it.
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