Category: YOP

What week is it???

Knitting, Stitching, YOP

It feels like it’s been at least eight weeks since I last posted. In that time, I started a new job. That just happens to be night shift, so I never seem to know what day it is. It has taken several weeks to get my sleep right. And even now, I feel a little off. I was sick with a cold all last week. And I feel that my crafting time has taken a hit.

I have managed to complete two small projects since I last posted. The pattern is Hallow Sampler by The Primitive Needle. The linen is by handmadenumber12. From memory, it was 46 count. I did change out a few of the called for colours. It was such a fun stitch.

My second project was a pair of Rose City Rollers knit with Area 51 fibres in The Pumpkin Spice Cafe colourway.

My next knitting project will be Christmas socks in the A Little Bit Grinchy colourway by Area 51 Fibres. I hope everyone is doing well. I will do my best to do the rounds of everyone’s blogs.

Currently watching: Only Murders in the Building – Season Two

Year of Projects Week 3 of 52

Reading, Stitching, YOP

Thank you for all the lovely Birthday messages for yesterday. My DH took me out for lunch on Friday, as I wanted to spend my birthday at home relaxing. It was great to have a sleep-in and take things slowly.

I have two starts and one finish. I started and finished The Black Cat Watch by Brenda Gervais. I stitched it on 40-count linen by Number 12 Stitch Co. The frame I used was originally gold, but I had my DH spray one coat of black paint. It turned out so well. I love how old it looks. I still plan to stitch the other two patterns in the set.

The second project I started was the Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Clouds Factory. I started on Saturday as my threads only arrived Friday afternoon. The linen I’m using is 36-count Fiber on a Whim in Bean Stalk.

I also started a new book this week. Anthony Horowitz is by far my favourite modern Who-dun-it writer.

My plans for the next week are to continue stitching on Grimm and Gourdness gracious.

Currently watching: The Order Season 2

A Year of Projects Intro

Knitting, YOP

Last week, I came across a group called A Year of Projects. It’s a Raveley-based group. It’s a group of bloggers that set themselves year-long challenges of projects. I believe it isn’t just knitting or crocheting, but maybe sewing and other crafts as well. This year, it runs from the 6th of July 2024 to the 28th of June 2025. Yes, I’m late. I think the good thing about joining when there are only a few months to go is that I can see if I can stick with it.

My plans for the next few months.

  • Start and finish at least one more pair of socks for DH, if not two.
  • Continue working on my Granny square blanket. At least one square a week.
  • Finish my Small Fry Scarf. Only started on Sunday.
  • Start and finish the Easy Folded Poncho. I purchased the yarn this week from Little Woollie Makes Store.
  • I want to start a blanket with some of the Nutiden yarn I have in my stash.
  • I would like to finish Primrose by Stacy Nash Designs (cross-stitch)

For now, I feel like that’s enough projects to have on my to-do list.

The Rowan Felted Tweed is the yarn I purchased for my poncho.

Currently watching – Shetland Series 9