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AYOP Update Week 3

Although I marked everything off my to-do list this week, I feel like my first sock is an epic fail. The yarn I’m using is an Independence Day set, so it’s red, white, and blue. I didn’t want any white on the foot. And I always knit socks for DH toe up. So I just thought of block socks. I would knit red for the foot and then change to white and then blue.

As you can see. They look like the French flag. I have no issues with the French or their flag. It just wasn’t the look I was going for. Also, I do not like how I cut the red off halfway through the heel. For the second sock, I am thinking of a blue foot and the red & white stripes for the leg. Thank goodness, DH doesn’t care what his socks look like. I also completed my three granny squares for my blanket.

The third project I had on my list was my Poncho. I managed just under 15cm. Unfortunately, I did not finish the first ball. At the rate I’m knitting this there is no way I will have it finished this month.

Work has been quite busy, so I haven’t had much free time to do much else. The weather has also been unseasonably warm, so little time has been spent in the garden. I’m looking forward to a few cool days this week.

My list for this week is much the same. I would like to start the second sock for DH, crochet another three squares, finish the first ball and knit at least half of the second ball on my poncho. I would also like to get a little stitching done on the weekend.

Currently watching – Silent Witness series 28

AYOP Update

AYOP, Crochet, Knitting

My update is for the week ending March 8th. I was out of action for two days, thanks to a migraine. However, I did manage to complete my to do list.

I was excited to get my new project on the needles. The pattern is Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns & Teas. I’m using Rowan Felted Tweed in Black. I did purchase six balls, so I have the option to knit the poncho with the cowl.

I also cast on another pair of Vanilla socks for DH. The yarn I picked was a deep stash dive. It is from Gnomes Acres. I believe it has been in my stash for at least ten years. It is the Independence Day set.

The red is a true red IRL. I am almost ready to start the heel. It makes for great TV knitting. I also crocheted my four granny squares for my blanket. Most of the yarn I’m using is left overs from previous projects.

My plans for this week are to complete one sock, crochet three squares, and continue knitting on my poncho. If possible, I would like to complete my poncho by the end of March. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

A year of projects update

AYOP, Crochet, Knitting

This is my first update for A Year of Projects. It is for the week ending March 1st. I hope that’s correct. I did finish my third pair of socks for the year. It’s another pair for DH. They are a basic rib sock with the fish-lips kiss heel. I knit them with The Plucky Knitter yarn in the Primo fingering base. I lost the skein band, so I don’t know the colourway.

I also continued working on my granny square blanket. I completed twelve squares. My goal is still to finish it this calendar year.

I cast on the Small Fry Scarf that I mentioned last week. The project was for a Stash Buster Kal/Cal on Ravelry. I know I had no chance to complete this as I only cast-on, but it’s great to get the scarf on the needles.

My goals for this week are to cast on another pair of socks for DH, crochet at least four squares. And I cannot stop thinking about the Easy Folded Poncho. I may have to cast that on, too.

Currently watching – Shetland Series 9

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

Knitting Plans

Knitting

Needing something on my needles other than socks. I have picked the Small Fry Shawl by Samantha Guerin. The yarn I am planning on using is Shetland 5ply in Mustard Twilight.

I was hoping to cast on tonight. Unfortunately, on the weekend I hurt my little finger on my right hand while bringing firewood into the house and herding one of the dogs inside. I tried knitting and although there wasn’t a huge amount of pain, as soon as I straightened my fingers that’s when the pain kicked in. I’m hoping that if I rest it for a couple of days I will be knitting again by the weekend.

Currently reading – The Thirteen Problems Currently watching – Silent Witness series 28

More stripes

Knitting

The second pair of socks for DH are off the needles. I went with stripes again as I feel I knit them faster. The yarn is from Desert Vista Dyeworks in the Halloween Moon colourway.

I knit these socks toe-up using a wedge toe and the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I have already started the third pair of socks, which I am using Plucky Knitter in the Primo fingering base.

Currently reading – The Thirteen Problems Currently watching – Silent Witness series 28

Sunday

Cooking, Knitting

With the temperature dropping, I thought it would be the perfect time to cook a curry. While waiting for the curry to cook, I also worked on what would be the third pair of socks for DH.

The sock pattern is a basic K3, P1 rib sock. The yarn is from The Plucky Knitter. The base is Primo fingering. I’m unsure of the colour as I have lost the band.

Currently Reading – The Good Wife of Bath by Karn Brooks

January 2025

Knitting

Starting off with my first FO. My DH has requested four new pairs of socks before winter. So my thought was to start with Self-striping sock yarn. Although I prefer wearing single-colour socks. I do believe I knit-striping sock yarn quicker.

Pattern: Vanilla sock with the fish lips kiss heel Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks – Viso Colourway: Sleepy Hollow

I knit the first pair with Desert Vista Dyeworks. I have 28g left. My second pair has been cast on. I am using DVD yarn again in the Halloween Moon colourway.

January wrap up

Knitting

It has been a great start to the year with my knitting. I finished my biggest-ever project. I started this blanket in 2015. And although there have been long stretches of time, my blanket received no love. I am so happy for her to be off the needles.

I am looking forward to the weather cooling down, so I can snuggle on the lounge.

Pattern: Chevron Baby Blanket by Espace Tricot

Yarn: Madelinetosh Vintage base

Meterage: 2,470

Watching: Rewatching Season 1 Warehouse 13

Reading: Re-reading A Court of Wings and Ruin

Knitting Bingo Plan

Knitting

I feel like posting this on the 6th of January is a little late, considering I have already finished the first project on my list. However, the first week has unfortunately gotten away from me. So before I post my finished project photos, I wanted to post my knitting plans for January to March.

I wanted to make my plan manageable, considering I am also challenging myself to read 48 books this year. I will post more about the reading challenge later.

Happy Friday!