Stitching – Little grey beans

What week is it???

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 9 of 52

AYOP, Knitting, Stitching

I have very little to post about this week. I cast on a new shawl and managed to get a little stitching done. My motivation is all over the place, much like our weather. We had a few nice days followed by a week of wet and windy conditions. We do have a couple of nice days at the end of the week that cannot arrive quick enough.

I continued stitching Le Marquoir de Marie-Andree. At this stage, I am planning for the first alphabet to have the same two colours. For September, I may start a Halloween sampler to continue with Spooky Summer SAL and Sampler September SAL.

I cast on another Hitchhiker, because everyone needs six, right? The yarn is Yarn Ink in the Woodland colourway. This will be my car knitting over the next few months.

I hope everyone has a productive week.

Currently watching: Catching up on Floss tube.

Year of Projects Week 7 of 52

AYOP, Stitching

I feel like I have achieved very little in the last two weeks. I did start a new project last week. Other than that, my time has been spent in the garden when the weather has allowed and getting ready for a spring clean.

The pattern I have started is Le Marquoir de Marie-Andree by Reflets de Soie. My original plan was to use red cotton or silk, but I love the idea of using different shades of grey cotton. The linen is 46 count. I’m looking at this project as a long-term project.

Hopefully I will achieve more this week. I hope everyone else is having a great week.

Currently watching: Wednesday

Year of Projects Week 5 of 52 – The week my mojo went missing

AYOP, Stitching

I have struggled all week with my motivation. I haven’t picked out new linen for Kringles or stitched on Grimms. I did start and finish one project; however, as it’s only 120 stitches, I’m not overly impressed with myself.

The pattern is a motif from the Teeny Halloweenies from Not Forgotten Farm. I used a scrap of 40-count linen.

I hope everyone else has had a more productive week than I have.

Currently watching: Untamed

Year of Projects Week 4 of 52

Reading, Stitching

I have finished my second project for the Spooky Summer SAL. The pattern is Gourdness Gracious by Brenda Gervais. The Linen is 40 count in the Colourway Decrepit by Number12StitchCo. I had a great deal of fun stitching this.

At this stage I’m not sure if I’ll frame it or turn it into a pillow. I only managed around 50 stitches on the Grimms pattern. So I didn’t see the point in taking a photo. My next project start in July is Kringles by Little House Needleworks. My plan was to stitch it on 36 count with one thread, but after stitching around 100 stitches, I realised that the coverage doesn’t look full enough. I’m not a fan of stitching with two threads. So I now have to decide if I want to stitch it on 40 or 46 count linen.

I haven’t started any new shows this week as I have been reading and watching podcasts. Happy Crafting!

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

AYOP Week 2(Birthday Week)

AYOP, Knitting, Stitching

This week, I made progress on only one project. The pattern is Gourdness Gracious by With Thy Needle & Thread. The linen is 40 count in the Colourway Decrepit by Number12StitchCo. I am using all of the called-for threads, except one. I switched out Weeks Charcoal for Weeks Onyx.

As this week is my Birthday (19th), I am allowing myself to start a few projects without feeling shame or guilt, lol. Of the five projects I have picked, four are on my project list for the year.

I have the fabric for all of the projects and the thread for two. I placed an order for the remaining threads. I am hoping they arrive early this week.

The one knitting project I have picked is a Hitchhiker Shawl. I have knit this shawl several times. It is the perfect size when you need something light around your neck without too much bulk. The yarn I have picked is Yarn Ink in the Woodland colourway.

Currently watching: The Order Season 2

AYOP Week 1

AYOP, Knitting, Stitching

This is the 15^th year of Year of project’s. However, this will be my first full year. I have no intention of setting unrealistic goals. I will also set monthly goals for myself. I will start with crochet as there is one one project.

Crochet. Complete my Granny Square blanket. My plan was to finish my blanket this calendar year, but with my hand injury, I find that too much crochet leaves my right hand aching.

Knitting

Start and finish at least four pairs of socks for DH
Start and finish one summer top for this season. Australian summer.
Finish Pi Shawl – Started in 2022 – only 15% complete
Finish Easy Folded Poncho – started March 2025
Start A blanket with my stashed Nutiden yarn
Start and Finish Halloween socks.
Start and Finish either Christmas in July or Christmas Socks

Cross Stitch

Start – Long-term project Le Marquoir de Marie-Andree by Reflects de Soie
Finish Anna Subert 1917-1918 by Sovereign Samplers
Finish Gourdness Gracious by With Thy Needle and Thread
Start and finish Grimm’s Fairytale by Clouds Factory
Start in 2025 and Finish 2026 Kringle’s by Little House Needleworks
Start and finish four mini Halloween patterns – patterns not picked yet

Currently watching: The Order Season 1

AYOP Update

AYOP, Knitting, Stitching

This week’s post is intended to be a wrap-up of the year, but since I haven’t been here long enough, I thought I would just do a normal blog post.

I apologise for the lack of light. It has been so dark here for the last few days. I tried several different rooms, and this was the best photo I could get.

Pattern: Mud Season Yarn: Rauma Vams Size: Medium

I came across a Floss tuber called Sullystitches_ You can also find her on Instagram. She is having a SAL called Spooky Summer SAL. Although it’s winter here and I feel like I should be stitching on a Christmas pattern,I couldn’t help myself. I am starting with Gourdness Gracious by With Thy Needle And Thread

I am using all the called for threads except for Weeks Charcoal. I only had Weeks Onyx. Also the pattern called for 36 count linen. I am using 40 count linen from Number12StitchCo.

Currently Watching: I only managed to watch the MotoGP on the weekend.

Update Part 2

Knitting, Stitching

Although April and part of May were slow going with my craft. I managed to get two FO’s. My first was the USA/French socks for DH.

Pattern: Vanilla Sock – Toe up Yarn: Gnome Acres – Independence Day Set Needles: 2.5mm

My second FO is Primrose by Stacy Nash. The linen I used is count 40 from R&R Reproductions. I loved stitching this piece. However, I would choose a 46-count linen next time.

I also have a new start. The pattern is Mud Season by Elizabeth Smith. The yarn I’m using is new to me. It’s Rauma Vams. The colourway is Gray No:14. I cannot remember the last time I knitted with 12ply yarn. It grows so quickly. It is knit with positive ease, so I can wear a long-sleeved t-shirt/shirt under it.

I haven’t managed to crochet any squares since the end of March. I’m hoping to get back into crochet this weekend.

Currently watching: Dept. Q