Friday FOs - 21.03.2014

Hi everyone, I have had quite a busy week but not only did I manage to find time to do some crafting I managed to finish several items. I did have a problem taking the photos today as it was a bit damp outside, so I had to take my photos indoors and the colours aren't quite right, but here they are.

Shopping Bag with Pouch

I ran out of the main colour that I was using and ended up making the handles in white. It seems that one 50gm ball of cotton isn't quite enough to make a complete bag.

Baby's Jacket, Pants and Hat Set

This set is now finished and ready for sale. I have a couple of balls of a DK Tivoli Baby yarn that I picked up in Ireland so now I will have to see what patterns I have that I can use that on. We still have plenty of this orange yarn left also (it was originally Sue's yarn).

AustralianaV2 - designed by me

This was actually my first attempt at this on but, after spilling cherry juice on it, it wasn't going to be good enough to enter into the show, show I put it on hold while I completed a clean version. This has now been bleached and washed and it has come up quite well. There is still a slight discolouration in the wattle blossom but it is barely noticeable. I suppose the next thing to do with this is to write up some sort of pattern and put it up on Ravelry.

Trauma Teddy # 28

My 12th Trauma Teddy for the year.

That's it from me. As always, check out the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been making.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 12.03.2014

Hi all. I hope you're all having a good week. I've changed my crafting regime slightly this week after noticing that I was running low on certain items for the craft stall. This week, I concentrated on making those items that I desperately need in the afternoons and my WIPs in the evenings so not all my WIPs progressed.

Here are the WIPs that have progress this week.

Tunisian Lace Wrap

This is still my go-to project for when I'm sitting in waiting rooms, and with Sue's shoulder getting some treatment it seems that I've spent quite a bit of time in waiting rooms.

Woollen Baby Blanket

I only managed one motif at crochet class this week but I did manage to sew the first three together and did all this while helping a student, so I don't think I did too bad.

Toddler's Jacket - Zoom by Ellen Gormley

The first sleeve is all but done (again), just need to sew up the seam.

Cheval Set

So far I've managed to complete 20 rounds of the larger doily in the set. At least I didn't have to rip back any rounds this week.

Knooked Scarf

I started this on Saturday morning while at the markets. I will probably only work on this while at the markets, at least until I have caught up with all the other items I need to make.

AustralianV2 - designed be me

Another 8 rows have been added to this with 7 rows left to do. I should be finished the crocheting of this with the next session.

Baby's Jacket, Pants and Hat set

All the crocheting is now done on this set. Just the sewing in of the ends, stitching up the crotch and sewing on the buttons and it will be done.

I have picked out the next of Sue's projects that I'm going to take over which is a tartan rug in the Murray of Athol colours. Those that were following our trip around the UK may remember that we visited Blair Castle while in Scotland, that this is that ancestral home of the Murray of Athol clan and that Sue is related to them. All I need to do is make sure my tension matches hers and that we can find the pattern.

That's it for my WIPs this week. Be sure to check back on Friday for my FOs and also check the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been making.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 05.03.2014

This week has been another where production has been interrupted, but, since I have been finishing items of late and not getting much of a chance to start new ones, I have managed to work on all expect a couple of projects. I haven't worked on the blanket that I started in crochet class because I'm reserving that for crochet class and I haven't been back, and I have worked on my hanging towels. I have finished another item that was a WIP last week so I am definitely making progress.

Here are the items that a still WIPs today.

Tunisian Lace Wrap

This is my go-to project at the moment. It's the one I take with me if I'm expecting to have to wait.

Toddler's Jacket - Zoom by Ellen Gormley

Almost finished the first sleeve again and you can hardly notice that I'm using a yarn with a different dye-lot.

Cheval Set

Every time I pick this up I find a mistake in a previous row. I'm starting to wonder if I will ever get this finished.

AustralianaV2 - designed by me

I'm making good progress on this one. A few more weeks and it will be ready for washing to see if I can get rid of the stains.

Baby's Jacket Pants and Hat Set

 The crocheting is finished on the pants, just a little sewing to be done. Time to start on the hat.

Clara the Robot

I decided to do a second robot as I have had complaints that some people need to buy two of an item as they have two children to keep happy. If anyone tells me they need three then they're going to have to make it a special order.

That's it for my WIPs this week. Come back on Friday to see the finished items. In the meantime check out the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been doing.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 26.02.2014

There wasn't as much crochet done this week as I only worked on one of the projects that I took with me for our weekend away and had trouble with another that had a mistake in it that I didn't find until I had added a few rows to it. I have managed to work on 5 WIPs this week, one of which is finished. Next week I may start on a few more to make up for the finished objects that I have managed to accumulate.

Here are the WIPs that I have worked on since last Wednesday.

Knooked Beanie

I have started decreases for the top of the beanie. It won't be long before this one can be added to the finished pile.

Cheval Set

This is the one that gave me trouble this week. I made a mistake in round 8 that meant that round 12 didn't work out, so I had to frog back to the mistake, then I forgot for a little while whether I was working with a European or US pattern and made more mistakes which had to be frogged. In the end, two rows were add to what I had done last week but it took all of my crochet time yesterday to get there. At this rate it will take months to get this set done.

AustralianaV2 - designed by me

This has to be the easiest section of this table runner as I don't need to consult the pattern to see what comes next. The part of the flag pole that I'm working on is 14 rows of the same thing.

Tunisian Lace Wrap

A couple of stints in waiting rooms today meant that I managed to add a couple more rows to this one.

We're going away for a couple of day again this week as we have a funeral to attend on Friday morning but I should be back Friday evening. Since we expect to be getting back too late to take photos I took the photos this afternoon at the same time as I photographed the WIPs so, unless I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open long enough to post, there should be a FO Friday post this week.

In the meantime, checkout the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been making.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 19.02.2014

Wednesday is here again and it's time to show you all what I have been working on this week. Well, at least those things that are still WIPs anyway. Her they are.

A Cheval Set

Since I found the vintage pattern book I was looking for earlier I decided to start on the Cheval Set. This is the larger of the three doilies that make up the set.

Woollen Baby Blanket

This is going to be my go-to project during the Friday morning crochet class, at least until someone comes along and actually wants me to teach them something.

Tunisian Lace Wrap

I think I'm making good progress on this one and it's looking quite good.

Baby's Jacket, Pants and Hat Set

I making visible progress on this now. The legs are working up quite quickly.

Box Stitch Baby Blanket

This looks like it will be my next finished object. Only a little to go now then sew in all the ends.

AustralianaV2

This seems to be one of those projects where progress is quite visible. Every few rows something new is revealed, until now. The next dozen rows are all the same as I work my way down the flagpole.

Knooked Beanie

I'm still not sure if the special stitches have actually worked the way I wanted them to, and they were quite a problem to do as it took three attempts to get them right. I will reserve my opinion until it's blocked.

Toddler's Jacket - Zoom by Ellen Gormley (GoCrochet)

Since I managed to find the yarn I wanted I have dug this one out of hibernation and started work on it again. There was a small problem with a difference in the dye lots but I think I've managed to overcome that by alternating the two dye lots. It did mean frogging the sleeve I had finished and working it flat but I think that's better than have one whole sleeve looking different to the rest of the article.

There are a couple of other items that I have worked on this week but, since they are finished, you will have to wait a little longer to see them, especially since Sue and I are going away this weekend and I won't be around to post this Friday. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been doing.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 12.02.2014

It's Wednesday again and since last week I've managed to work on 10 different projects. It should have been 11 but I was a bit slack yesterday and didn't do any crafting at all. Two items have been finished and a third should have been finished today but, again, I was a bit slack and didn't finish my Trauma Teddy for this week. I haven't taken photos of it either so you only get to see 7 WIPs today. The Teddy will be finished for Friday so you will get to see it then.

Here are my WIPs for this week.

Baby's Jacket, Pants and Hat Set

Definite signs of progress here as I start down the first leg.

Frida the Fish

The tail is finished, the fins are made and just need to be attached and the eyes still need to be made and attached. I think I might have this one finished for Friday week. I did discover that I had made a small mistake with the tail. I was supposed to change to the darker orange. Too late now. I will be making another in different colours so maybe I'll remember when I get to do the tail on it.

Clara the Robot

This one now has arms a legs. Just need to do the facial features and the heart embellishment and it will also be done. Looks like I might have a couple of extra things finished for next week.

AustralianaV2 - designed by me

Progress has been a little slow on this one this week with only four rows done. Maybe I will get a bit more done next week.

Box Stitch Baby Blanket

Another item that is almost finished. I might just hold off finishing this one for a couple of weeks. I don't want to have too many finished items all together as it may be a few weeks before the next ones.

Knooked Beanie

I finally got to the special stitches that I want to try and they're not looking as good as I had hoped. Maybe they will look better once this has been blocked.

Tunisian Lace Wrap

I have made pretty good progress on this one. This is another item that I think will look better blocked as the tks sections tend to want to curl quite a bit. I will have to wait and see what it is like when it is finished.

That's all I have to show you today. Check back on Friday to see what I've finished this week. In the mean time, check out the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been making.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 05.02.2014

Another week with lots of WIPs worked on as well as a few finished objects.

Here are my WIPs.

Knooked Beanie

I am getting a little closer to where I want to put my special stitches. Something that couldn't be done with knitting needles, but you will have to wait to see them.

Pineapple Doily

Just need to finish the border and sew in the ends and this will be finished and ready for the show.

Box Stitch Baby Blanket

Getting closer to the last corner.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket

On the home straight with this one.

AustralianaV2 - designed by me

Another 8 rows done and I've started on the flag pole. The end is in sight.

Baby's Jacket, Pants and Hat Set

I have a bit to do before I divide for the legs.

Frida the Fish

Almost got the tail done. I don't really have the correct tools for this job and I have found it quite difficult, but I'm getting there and I'm sure it will still look tail-like.

Clara the Robot

The head and body are complete. Now for the arms legs and antennae

Tunisian Lace Wrap

I seem to miss stitches when starting the tks sections but I'm sure no one will really notice.

That's all my WIPs for this week. I haven't started anything new. I might start something when crochet class starts next Friday.

As usual, check out the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been making.

Richard.

Wednesday WIPs - 29.01.2014

Well, it's Wednesday again, but this isn't an ordinary Wednesday, it's kinda special. I got a new trombone stand from Sue, a card from church, a cake for afternoon tea (which I shared with those at craft'n'cuppa) and 1000 points on my membership card when we went to the club for dinner. If you haven't figured it out yet, it's my birthday. If you want to know how old I am, I'm 14 (when counting ages I only count to 21 and then start again), you just need to know how many times I've been 14 and figure it out from there :).

Anyhow, Wednesday is also the day for showing off WIPs, so here they are.

Tunisian Spiral Blanket

I managed to find a relatively cool period to make a bit of progress on this. Just one more corner to turn then I'm on the home straight.

Box Stitch Baby Blanket

Another change of colour and getting closer to the finish line.

Pineapple Doily

Three pineapples complete and 5 more to go. I actually made a mistake in round 8 and had to rip back a few rows. That's what I get for not reading the pattern properly.

Knooked Beanie

I've decided that I've done enough ribbing on this beanie and have started on the stocking stitch.

AustralianaV2 - designed by me

A few more rows have been added to this.

Baby's Jacket, Pants and Hat Set

 I am making progress on this one also.

Tunisian Lace Wrap

One repeat of the pattern has been completed. This is the item that I take with me when I'm expecting to be sitting in a waiting room. I think I should have had it earlier today when I went to take some paperwork to Centrelink for Sue.

Fish

The three pieces are now complete, stitched together and the body stuffed. Now I need to pick up the stitches and start working on the tail.

Amigurumi Robot

Yes, I started a new project this week. It's not like I don't have enough projects on the go at the moment but I like to get replacements for the toys that I've sold done as soon as possible.

I'm still debating whether of not to start another blanket. Maybe I'll start one when crochet class resumes and have it as my go-to project for that. I'll have to wait and see who turns up for class and see what they want to learn. I only have about five blankets that I want to get started on. Let's see, there's the Hungarian stitch blanket, Tunisian sampler blanket (I've got the 101 Tunisian Stitches book to work through, Crochenit (Double Ended Tunisian) Sampler blanket (I've got the 101 Stitches book for that also), a butterfly and roses baby blanket (Tunisian Intarsia), and a blanket made using the motifs from Ellen Gormley's book. Which one do I start first? I also have to think about how much time I'm going to be spending studying as I plan to get back into that this year.

Ah well, lots to think about. In the meantime, check out the links in the sidebar to see what everyone else has been making.

Richard.