Sunday, 10 July 2011

Year of Projects Update - 10th July 2011


Well, I can't believe its time for my first update on my year of projects! SO much seems to have happened since July 1st I just don't know where to start!

Firstly I have two, yes two FO's! More on those shortly though....

Sunday 3rd was my birthday and with some money from my Mother-in-Law I treated myself to a Swiss Pear Nostepinne from Purlescence, WOW!

Its beautiful and functional all at the same time, I never realised something so simple could make my life so much easier! They were fantastic to deal with and once my gift voucher from my brother arrives I will be buying a Sunflower Swift to make winding those huge skeins of Cascade Eco wool just that little bit easier.

Saturday 9th was my Mum's birthday but as we were travelling the 200 miles up to stay with her for my Dad's funeral on Tuesday night her present had to be finished by then, so fortunately it was. My Something Pretty cushion was a dream to crochet, combined with my bargain £1 charity shop jumper for the backing and buttons from my button tin I am very pleased with how it turned out, and most importantly so was Mum!




Whilst staying up there I also managed to finish my Textured Shawl, which now only needs to be blocked and is tonight's job...



...as well as casting on Erik for my brother after winding the skein into a lovely centre pull ball using my new Nostepinne.....

...and a Guernsey Wrap which you got a sneaky preview of in the Nostepinne pic.

Black Sheep Craft Barn also got a visit from me yesterday before we had to travel back south where I managed to get yarn for the jumpers for the boys, my hat and the boys' hats.

What a productive week!! It'll never last....
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16 comments:

  1. sara10 July 2011 at 17:12

    My you've been busy!! The cushion is just gorgeous! I love the motifs. I am sorry for your loss, though.

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  2. Sandy10 July 2011 at 18:01

    Cute cute pillows, and a lovely shawl. How does winding on the wooden peg make rolling your yarn easier? I'm curious, have never seen those things before.

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  3. Becky10 July 2011 at 18:33

    Thanks guys, I'm not sure how it makes it easier, it just does! It was really easy to get into a nice rhythm and I wouldn't have been able to make a centre pull ball if I had just done it around my fingers. There are lots of You Tube videos of how to wind yarn using a Nostepinne with a quick google.

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  4. Annie10 July 2011 at 19:51

    I love the pillows! makes me wish I could crochet.

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  5. Lyndsey 10 July 2011 at 20:32

    Wow you have been busy love the shawl.x

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  6. Anonymous10 July 2011 at 20:48

    I have no idea how you managed to fit so much into what must have been a difficult week. Your work is beautiful, I love the shawl.

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  7. CraftyClare10 July 2011 at 20:54

    I've not seen a Nostepinne before either. It makes ball winding look very relaxing. Love your cushion - hope it brought a little sunshine to your Mums week xx

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  8. Unknown10 July 2011 at 21:31

    Goodness gracious you have been busy as a bee! Everything is lookin' fantabulous - love that shawl!

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  9. Jo10 July 2011 at 22:30

    Lovely work, the shawl is gorgeous!

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  10. Genki11 July 2011 at 00:10

    Your Something Pretty cushion certainly lives up to its name! I hope that your knitting and crochet has helped you this week.

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  11. Kim11 July 2011 at 01:50

    You have been busy--and everything looks lovely. I too am sorry for your loss---
    Looking forward to seeing what you have finished by next week!

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  12. Dorothy11 July 2011 at 12:51

    Sorry to hear your sad news. Seems it was a week for birthdays -I had one on Wednesday 7th too. I love your cushion - very pretty colours. Hope this coming week is going to be good for you.

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  13. Sarah ~ Crafts from the Cwtch11 July 2011 at 14:22

    Fabulous week indeed! Love your FOs x

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  14. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 18:49

    I'm sorry for your loss and am also amazed you were able to get so much done.

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  15. Marie/Underground Crafter11 July 2011 at 18:57

    You have my sympathies for your loss. Love the cushions, and the colors are a knock out.

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  16. Alittlebitsheepish12 July 2011 at 13:23

    You have been super busy, I am pleased your mum loves the cushion, like an everlasting hug at a bad time.

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