Hello everyone! I've decided that I'll just do one post this week, as I have some important visitors coming at the end of the week--my parents! We are all really excited about their imminent arrival, but I really do need to crack on with the cleaning. I'm so easily distracted though, because the SUN is out. It is gorgeous and I'll have to go and sit in it and knit for a while later. First I really should clean the bathroom though.......
I've been pretty monogamous to my leaf cardigan, though it has been hard. I've been tempted by all sorts of other projects, but.........I'm making good progress and I really want to finish it. The back is done, the left front is done, the right front is 80% done! I hope to be working on the edge ribbing by the weekend.
I've also been working on a bit of crochet. I'm making another handbag/clutch, with the hopes of listing some in my shop. They are fun, and great to make while watching t.v. This one is Girlie Camo, and I'm just finishing up the lining and flower in the next few days.
Lastly, I was working on Isla's quilt again (until I ran out of thread and had to wait for more to arrive..... I'm still waiting). But I had a bit of the sewing bug so I made a wrist lanyard for my keys.
I am forever losing my keys in the abyss that is my purse, so I figured this would help me find them. I keep my car key and my house keys separate (the only way to lock the house door is with they, so it normally just lives in the door until I leave the house) so I'll make another one today I think, for my car key. I used some fabric that my Grandma tie-dyed, and instead of a D-ring, I just used a regular circular ring, because that is what I had. This was a fast and satisfying project.
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And that's all from me for now! Take care, happy crafting, see you next week!
Hooray for the sun! I can tell that you will have a fun filled series of days coming your way! The cardigan is looking amazing! It is going to be a beauty when you are finished with it, no doubt about it!
ReplyDeleteLove that camo pink yarn! Have a great visit with your parents!
ReplyDeleteThe leaf detail is so pretty ~ can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteYour cardi is awesome, I am in awe of the leaves, they look spectacular. I love the girlie camo bag, I am such a sucker for camo!!!
ReplyDeleteFunny, as we mature, we are still cleaning up when our parents come to visit. Hope you will have a good time together. Your leaf cardigan is looking great!
ReplyDeleteI love the leaf cardigan, the detail in those leaves is quite stunning!
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your folks.
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OH.EM.GEE - the cardigan is divine, I am SO SO loving it and cannot wait to see it progress further
ReplyDeleteYour cardigan looks great already. Just think how wonderful it will be to wear it! I have my keys on a carabiner clipped to a metal ring at the zipper of my purse - much easier than fishing around!
ReplyDeleteNow we should both put our knitting down and do a bit of cleaning, shouldn't we ? :)
Your cardigan looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the sunshine! Your leaf cardigan is still tempting me every time I look at it. SO pretty! Hope you have a happy visit!!
ReplyDeletegreat idea for the mini lanyard, and good luck finishing the sweater!
ReplyDeleteYAY for sun. Booo to cleaning the bathroom. Good luck on finishing your awesome sweater XD
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the sweater finished. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAndria--The leaf cardigan is going to be truly spectacular! (I can finally imagine how it will look when it's completed!) :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful and memorable visit with your parents!! XXO-