The Bog of Lost Scholars

18 June 2008

Proof that a New Baby is Welcomed by Needleworkers

Filed under: Crafts — Castiron @ 09:25

I’m halfway through the heels of the Apple Laine socks, but no other progress.

So in lieu of craft progress, I present my newest work-in-progress, and three proofs that a new baby is appreciated by needleworkers:

Exhibit 1: knitted baby blanket by Kathleen M.

Exhibit 2: crocheted baby blanket by Dena H.

Exhibit 3: baby quilt by Holly P.

2 June 2008

Craft Update: BSJ and Bag

Filed under: Crafts — Castiron @ 08:30

The Baby Surprise Jacket is done, except for buttons, and I’m not sure I’ll bother to add those. (It’s summer, in Texas.)

The Felted Piano Bag is also done. Fortunately, the natural-colored Cascade 220 felted just fine in spite of being a light color. Alas, the stranded section of the bag pulled in a lot more than the rest, to the point where I couldn’t stretch it to match the rest. But it looks okay, so I’m going to live with it. In theory I’m going to line the thing, but we’ll see.

I went ahead and started a new pair of socks, Regia 4-ply in color Lampion. Once I finish this pair, I’ll have used up all the yarn from my first Loopy Ewe order.

I’ve also started the second sampler towel, in spite of the fact that the loom still needs some tweaking.

Other craftage:

  • Row 120 on Heere Be Dragone.
  • On the gussets of the Ivy socks.
  • A few rows on the Trekking socks.
  • A smidge on the Apple Laine socks; another inch or two, and I’ll be ready to start the heels.
  • A couple inches on the Flutter sleeves; I’m almost to where I start the sleeve shaping.
  • A couple rows on the Microsock.

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