Wednesday WIPs - 30.12.2015

My last Wednesday WIP post for 2015. I have worked on four items this week, two of which are finished so you will have to wait until Friday to see them. I would have done more but I have been suffering from a virus for just over a week and it has knocked me around a bit. Here are the two WIPs.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket

A trip to the doctors to find out why I was feeling crook gave me a bit more time to work on this one and make another colour change.

Toddler's Jacket

I have tried to modify a couple of different patterns to make this but I think I may have made a mistake with the sizing. This yoke looks to be quite large, but I think I can fix it later. This is the second of three projects for the lady in Wagga and she provided the yarn. The yarn (bamboo/cotton) is very nice to touch but it splits very easily so is a little tricky to work with.

That's it for me for today, be sure to check back on Friday to see my finished objects. In the meantime, be sure to check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people are working on.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 23.12.2015

Now that I have finished the bags that were taking up most of my time I can start getting back to normal (if I can ever figure out what normal is). Although, after a visit to our cotton supplier, I now have three more commisioned items to worry about. Here are the objects that I have worked on since last Wednesday.

Moogly CAL Square #23

I finally got around making this square. Just one more square to go before I figure out the layout and join them all together. Technically, I should have finished this CAL a couple of weeks ago but other things got in the way and now I have the heat of summer to contend with. Maybe this can wait a little while longer.

Tunisian Bamboo Stitch Beanie

I know I have my regular waiting room project but I decided to take this with me to work on while I waited for the dentist to take care of my wife's teeth. I got it to 7" and stopped there while I figure out if I'm going to try and shape it or just follow the pattern, continue until it measures 9" and then just gather it all together. Somehow, I think following the instructions in the patter might be easier.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket

I did eventually get this one out and added a few more rows. Not a lot of progress but some anyway.

Jug Cover

This is the first of the commissions that I need to work on. The cotton and the beads all came from the ladt that commissioned these.

That's it from me for now. Hopefully i will have something finished for Friday but I make no promises. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what others have been working on.

Richard.

Friday FOs - 18.12.2015

I have managed to finish somethng this week. It isn't my usual weekly finished object but I'm pretty sure most of the people who follow my blog will know what they anyway. Here they are.

Three Shopping Bags with Pouches

Three Shoppings Bags in their Pouches

I haven't spoken to the person who ordered these since they ordered them so I hope they stil want them. If not, I've sold a couple lately so I'm sure someone will buy them eventually.

Now that these are finished I can go back to my regular projects and see if I can't finish some of them before the end of the year.

That's it from me for this week. Be sure to check out the links in the sidebar to see what others have made.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 16.12.2015

This week has been somewhat unusual, with two markets and a visit to the hospital. Even with this extra crochet time, I still only worked on two projects, and here they are.

Pixel Blanket 

This one is almost squared off. Just a few more rows.

Shopping Bags 

The second is ready for a button and the third is getting close.

That's it from me for now. Be sure to check back on Friday to see if I have managed to finish something. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have been working on.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 09.12.2015

With a bit of waiting time, a market and other activities, I have managed to work on a few projects this week. Here they are.

Story Time Blanket 

I added a bit more to this during the last crochet class of the year. It may be a while before I do any more on this as it is far too warm at home.

Butterfly Square - side one 

Butterfly Square - side two 

I was quite busy at the market on Saturday, but I still managed to get another square started.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket 

I didn't get much work done on this while at the specialist's office but then I ended up waiting for Sue at the Salvos. If I had known how long she was going to take I would have insisted that she took me home. At least I was productive.

Trauma Teddy 

This is as far as I got with this last week. I needed to concentrate on other things so this didn't get finished. I haven't even started one for this week so I'm going to fall behind.

Shopping Bag with Pouch 

This is the second of three bags that I need to to get done fairly quickly.

That's it from me for now. I don't know if I will have anything finished this week, but I'm sure others will. Be sure to check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have been working on.

Richard.

Friday FOs - 04.12.2015

For the first week in quite a while I haven't managed to finish a trauma teddy. In fact, I haven't finished any of my knit or crochet projects. That doesn't mean that I don't have anything at all to show you, I do, but it's not my usual fare.

Storage Box/Display Case

Ready to display my wares

With most of my toys on display

Ready to be stored and transported

It has been a while since I attempted anything like this. It's not my best work. There are some issues with the size of the panels, the painting isn't the best and it is basically rough and ready, but I think, as a proof of concept, it will do the job. I may trim a bit off the shelf at some time to make it easier to fit into the box, and I would like to make more of these, including a couple with hanging space, but I can't justify the cost unless I start selling lots of stuff.

That's it from me for this week. Be sure to check out the links in the sidebar to see what others have made.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 02.12.2015

This week has been a bit different with very little crafting happening because I was either too busy or too tired. We went up to Sydney to see friends get commissioned and, while I did take projects with me, I just didn't do any crocheting. Here are two of the three projects that I have worked on this week.

Story Time Blanket

By now you should be able to figure out part of this picture but it will take a while before the rest is revealed. Only one week of crochet class left so I don't know how much progress I will be able to make on this over the coming weeks.

Shopping Bag with Pouch

I started the second of three shopping bags that one of the church family wanted. The two halves of the pouch are almost done. For those interested in the pattern, I'm sorry, I can't really help there as the only identification the pattern has on it is the name of Patricia's blog - Hooks and Books. I could possibly check with her to see if she minds me sharing it or you could check with her to see if she is willing to share it with you.

The third item that I have worked on is the storage box come display case that I'm making in an effort to reduce my market setup time. I hope to have it finished by Friday so that I can test it out on Saturday. It's currently sitting in the backyard with its first coat of paint but I didn't take any photos as it doesn't really fit the yarn theme of this blog. It may be the only thing finished for Friday as I haven't worked on my weekly Trauma Teddy yet and I don't think I can finish it tomorrow.

That's all from me for now. Check back on Friday to see if I manage to finish anything. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what others have been working on.

Richard.

Friday FOs - 27.11.2015

Another week with only one item finished, and again, there is no prize for guessing what it is. Here is my finished object for this week.

Trauma Teddy #46 for 2015

One more trauma teddy ready for a distressed child to hug.

That's it from me for this week. Be sure to check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have made.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 25.11.2015

Another Wednesday has arrived and it is time to show my progress. I haven't worked on all my projects, but I have made pretty good progress on those that I have. Here are this week's photos.

Story Time Blanket 

I need to make as much progress as I can over the next couple of weeks. Crochet class only has two weeks to go before the summer break.

Butterfly Squares - side one 

Butterfly Squares - side two 

The Baby Bazaar on Saturday gave me the opportunity to work on a couple of projects, so I finished off the square that I had been working on.

Pixel Blanket square one 

I'm now on the decrease for this corner to corner square. It's looking a bit messy with all the ends to sew in but that seems to be the nature of this square.

Shopping Bag with Pouch 

Shopping Bag in Pouch 

The first of three bags is almost finished. It just needs a button.

I did work on something else but it doesn't fit into the yarn crafts genre so I didn't think I should share it here.  Be sure to check back on Friday to see what I have finished. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have been working on.

Richard.

Friday FOs - 20.11.2015

Another week with only one item finished, and no prizes for guessing what it is.

Trauma Teddy #45 for 2015

Another teddy ready for a small child in need of a little extra comfort.

As usual, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have made.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 18.11.2015

While I have been concentrating my efforts on the four graduation owls this week, I have still worked on other things as well. Here are my WIPs for this week.

Story Time Blanket 

I only have a couple more weeks of crochet class left for this year and then this will probably go into hibernation until classes start up again as it will be too hot to have it on my lap  (we are expecting 38°C tomorrow).

Butterfly Square - side one 

Butterfly Square - side two 

I did another ten rows while watching the people checking out my wares at the markets. 

Pixel Blanket 

When I got tired of the double knitting I pulled this out of the bag and did a couple of rows.

Four Graduation Owls 

I still have the ears and feet to make and then it will be time to sew them all together. I probably should have taken this with me on Saturday to try and get these finished but the person that made the initial enquiry about them hasn't got back to me so I don't really need to hurry. I have missed the deadline anyway.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket 

I've had a couple of appointments this week so this went with me.

That's it from me for now. Be sure to check back on Friday to see what I have finished. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have been working on.

Richard.

Friday FOs - 13.11.2015

It's not hard to believe that, with all the different projects I have on the go at the same time, I haven't managed to finish many. This week, I have managed to finish one item and here it is.

Trauma Teddy #44 for 2015

It probably doesn't surprise anyone that my one and only finished item is another trauma teddy. No matter what other projects that I am working on, you can rely on me to get one of these made each week.

That's it from me for this week. As usual, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have made.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 11.11.2015

I have managed to work on most of my projects this week, so I have lots of photos to show you. I have even started another new project. Here is the status of my WIPs as at 3:00 pm this afternoon.

Story Time Blanket 

Not quite as much progress on this as last week but progress has been made.

Bamboo Stitch Beanie 

I have made a little bit of progress on this one, but not much.

Corner to Corner Picture Blanket 

Another couple of rows have been added to this one.

Butterfly Square - side one 

Butterfly Square - side two 

Another square has been started.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket 

We had our six month blood tests this week so I got this project out and added a few rows.

Shopping Bag with Pouch 

I have finished the pouch and started on the bag.

Four Graduation Owls 

I received a message from someone in Brisbane that was interested in getting four of these but wanted them quickly. I wasn't sure how long it would take me to make four of them so I figured the best way to find out was to actually do it.

That's it for the WIPs for this week. Be sure to check back on Friday to see what I have finished. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have been working on.

Richard.

Monday Mayhem - Show Wrapup and Other Stuff

First, the show wrapup, which I meant to post this last week but I kinda got distracted and forgot.

I had seven items entered this year. In previous years I have won multiple prizes but this year I only won one. The woollen baby blanket was judged second in its category. While it is a little disappointing to only win one prize I suppose it is better than not winning anything  (which I'm sure some people did).

Spending time in the craft pavilion gave me the opportunity to spend a bit more time on the story time blanket so I made good progress on that last week. I don't expect to be able to work on it much outside of crochet class on a Friday morning as it is too heavy to have on my lap over summer. Unfortunately, there are only four weeks left of this term before we begin our Christmas break.

Now for the other stuff.

Sales haven't been particularly good lately but I may have an order for some graduation owls. I received a message through my shop from someone who wants four of them but they want them in Brisbane by the 17th. I don't think I can make that deadline but I plan on making them anyway. I have let the person know when I think I could have them delivered and am now waiting to hear back from them.

In the meantime, I thought it might be time to show you my to-do list, since I haven't posted it for a while.

Things to make to replace stock for my market stall:

Bottle Cosies in more team colours
Teapot Cosies
bag holders
Jacket, Pants and Hat sets
Sunhat and Bootees in white & pink
Matinee Jackets in pink and purple
Tiny Dog
Heather Hippo
Large Witch
Large Penguin
Shopping Bags
More dinosaurs
Small Rabbit
Large Jug Covers

Current Work In Progress:

Toddlers' Rugby Pullover Trauma Teddies
Tunisian Spiral Blanket
Yarn Eater (Hungarian Crochet) Blanket
Story Time Blanket
Moogly CAL Blanket
Double Knit Butterfly Blanket
Corner to Corner Picture Blanket
Shopping Bags
Bamboo Stitch Beanie
Graduation Owls



Things I'm itching to get started on:

Crochenit Knee Rug (same as Cot Blanket and will also use up some of my stash of 8ply)
Crocheted Slocks
Table Runners for each Australian state and territory (currently trying to design the ACT one).
Tunisian Crochet Intarsia Table Runner
Article in Broomstick Lace
Article in Hairpin Lace

This to-do list isn't getting any shorter.

That's it from me for now.

Richard.

Friday FOs - 06.11.2015

It is the end of another productive week and I have a couple of finished objects to show for it, and here they are.

Trauma Teddy #43 for 2015

My 43rd trauma teddy for this year. I don't know if I will make it to 52 because I had a week off at the beginning of the year but I think this will be the most teddies I have made in one year.

Pineapple Doily 

This is a partner to the one I made last year. Now all I need to do is to figure out how to display it in next year's show.

That's all from me for this week. As usual, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have made.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 04.11.2015

Because of the time I spent at the show, I have been able to spend a bit more time on the story time blanket this week, but I haven't spent much time on anything else. However, I have started two new projects. Here are my WIPs for this week.

Story Time Blanket 

With all the extra time I have spent on this I have made good progress. 

Shopping Bag 

One of the ladies at church asked me to make three of these so I thought I should get started.

Bamboo Stitch Beanie 

This is just something I wanted to start on for next year's show.

I have also worked on the pineapple doily and just have some loose ends to sew in, which I'm hoping to have finished before Friday. Check back on Friday because I'm sure I will have something to show you. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what other people have been working on.

Richard.