I've got a few of little FO's to share on Friday, but here are two more things I'm working on right now. I just cast on a thick scarf for my Grandpa, using left over wool from his hat last Christmas. I am using cream on either end and the blue in the middle. I've done a provisional cast on because I don't think I'll have enough to make a long scarf, and then I can just join the ends together to make a circular scarf. I'm pretty sure my Grandma will steal it anyway, she did so with the hat!
The yarn is Sirdar Denim Ultra, 60% acrylic, 25% cotton, 15% wool. Thick and soft. It is just going to be a plain garter stitch affair.
Lastly, I'm making yet another Calorimetry. I can't stress enough how much I love this head band, how easy it is, how gift-worthy I find it. I'm on my third one now (more on the second one on Friday). One reason I LOVE this pattern is that it is fully adjustable, because you use the holes that are created in the pattern for the button. I am making this one for my Aunt, who has a tiny head, and I don't have to worry about it fitting her, which is great.
For this particular one I'm hoping to add a flower for a bit of bling, wish me luck on that though! This is a mystery yarn from my stash, which I bought when I first started knitting and had no idea how to figure out how much yarn I needed for a project. Come to think of it, I still don't. :) The picture doesn't do it justice however, it is much prettier in person.
And very lastly, I have a book this week! As I feel more and more on top of my Christmas knitting--I'll make the postal deadline--I have more time to read without feeling like I should be knitting. I'm about 1/2 way through the Swan Theives by Elizabeth Kostova. I enjoyed her other book, The Historian, so I have high hopes for this one. It moves along at a steady pace, but is a rather gentle book thus far.
Please do check out all the other great WIP's on the go this week:
Love the work. They are going to look fantastic. really like the colours
ReplyDeleteGift knitting from stash is an excellent skill. I've managed to make one of my gifts from stash yarn but I did have to buy some for a couple of the others. Ah well ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous that you're doing so well with the gift knitting though - I only have a few to make and I feel like I'll never get finished in time!
Stash knitting does go both ways...yay for de-stashing but a bummer it's gone! I'm hooked on Caliometrys now as well. I did three over the week last week while on a long car ride! Such an addicting pattern.
ReplyDeleteKnitting from stash mostly here too. Only thing is I'm using a lot of chunky/superchunky so my storage baskets are rapidly emptying. Oh well, thats what it's there for right?
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My Christmas knitting is quite far behind, but hey, it's not December yet! I'm also trying to knit down my stash - looks like you're doing well with yours.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to use up some of my stash, but then again I just ordered more yarn to make another sweater. :-) The head band is really neat, I'll have to add that to my "knit" list...
ReplyDeleteI love finishing up the stash. My latest favorite use for little bits is knitted hair bows, super cute and easy! i would love to see the hairband when its finished. I am new to your blog. Found you over at Nicoles. Thanks for sharing. Tricia @ crunchycatholicmomma.blogspot
ReplyDeleteYay to being on top of holiday crafting and to using stash yarn! Both projects look like they will be lovely gifts.
ReplyDeleteI love your projects- and well done for keeping up with it all :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks beautiful! The head band has given me an idea though. I think I'm going to have to add it to my list of things to do!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you think of that book! When it comes to using stash yarn, I feel exhilarated when I do that....almost like knittings something for free even though I did buy the yarn AGES ago. Right now I'm trying to motivate myself to knit through stash by rewarding myself. For every ten things I knit with stash, I re-stock with yarn for a project that I really am taken with. It's working so far.
ReplyDeletevery cute caliometry, it's going to be so pretty in that color, what a nice gift!
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