I have made a new beginning on the sock project. I HATE MAGIC LOOP. I ended up with long ladders in between the two sets of stitches. Literally huge ones. I attempted to save the stitches from one of the projects, and I got rid of the ladders immediately as soon as the sock was on double pointed needles, but after the first round on the new needles I realized that one stitch had been dropped, probably very early on because I could not locate it at all. I started over and dumped the stitches for the second sock as well.
The yarn is closer in color to the bottom photo but neither is a really good photo. These might have been easier to handle on a set of 5 needles, but all I have right now is the old fashioned sets of 4. I did most of the knitting watching the Grammys last night..jpg)
The hexagon project is also a do while watching TV hand project. Almost all of the lightest hexagons have been used. I think I've got only one more. I've already started on some of the next set which is a medium range. .jpg)
I've chosen the quilting pattern for the square in square blocks. I've drawn them out, but I haven't sewn even one of the sample blocks.
I haven't touched Bloom this entire week. I have looked at quilting patterns, but that is all.
What is going to be interesting with this kind of post, which I think I'll be doing pretty regularly, is that it makes me think about which projects could use some attention. This week, I think I need to make some time for both of the FMQ projects or they will become real UFOs instead of WIP.
Take care all.
Love those tiny hexies!!
ReplyDeleteI find it much easier to use dpn. Love the Bloom project. Looking forward to seeing the finished projects. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, Stella. I especially like the square in a square. Perfect fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteHi Stella. I'm following your sock journey with great interest. You have great perseverance; I am in awe. I also think that I don't see me every knitting socks as much as I love homemade socks. I have eyed the sock looms at the local fabric/knit shop. The question keeps coming back, "How will I make enough time for another thing?" Especially Judy L. has gotten me cooking more. I saw your comment on her ham post. It's just my husband and I and it's hard to do dinners for one or two. I just get tired of scrounging dinners and wanting "real" food. Looking forward to seeing your quilting on the square in a square.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the Magic Loop........ But the same thing does not work for everyone........
ReplyDeleteGreat projects in the making....
Cute hexies and your knitting looks great.....knitting is one thing I am no good at! Thanks for sharing.
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I don't know a thing about knitting but it looks great and I know quite a lot about EPP and it's looking fab! Stopping by from Freshly Pieced WIP link up :-)
ReplyDeleteI like those little hexies :) I am knitting socks too and I favour the dpns.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - you have lots going on! Such fun!! I love your little hexies - too darn cute :*)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think there is a fine line between WIP and UFOs. It definitely looks like you are keeping busy!
ReplyDeleteThe hexagons look really good. I like the idea of being able to sew while watching TV, but I miss what's going on while I'm engrossed in the stitching.
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