One, Two, Three....

Yes folks not one, not two ....but a mighty three Finished Objects this week...how cool is that, eh???!!!  

Not that I have finished them all this week, no that would be madness. To be truthful, it was done over the past couple of weeks but it's all exciting stuff and I feel like a proficient knitter.

So here goes, first FO is Mr H's Cowl:

Knitted in black chunky yarn, pattern is Mistakes - I've made a few!, by Susan Ashcroft, it was the fastest knit I think I've ever done but then it was done on beautiful shiny chunky needles.

Second FO is Miss H's cowl, in beautiful purple:

 I have to admit that's have worn this twice myself since knitting it, love it. The pattern is Sunset In Seattle, by Seattle Yarn.
 
And last but definitely not least, yes folks it's the Baby Blankie....finished at long last and with a week to go to the birth...ta da:

I know I said previously that I was bored of knitting the lace (see previous blog) but once completed, washed and steam blocked, I kinda fell back in love with this. Handing it over this weekend!!

Well fellow readers that's it (although at the rate I am going I may have another FO for next week - does that mean I really need to get a life???!!!)

For more FO's check out these.

Cheerio

Progress Check

Yes, there is definitely a nip in the air, an easterly wind blowing and I my friends, have been busy.

Since my last post, I have knitted and finished two cowls (one for me and one for my son - think I may have told you about this one already but didn't post any pics), anyway I will tell you about these on Friday.

I'm definitely in the "Cowl" mood, so I have now casted on another one for Mr H.  It's the first time that I am knitting on 9mm needles (nearest I have come to these are 6.5mm, so this is a bit of an achievement!).  Think this one is going to go very fast, which is good because Mr H will need it as he works outdoors.

See my shiny new Knitpro needles....bought these at the Knitting & Stitching Show...love them...they are soooooo shiny.!!!

Remember my Baby Blankie, well I am progressing (albeit slowly) on this.  The body of the blanket is now finished and I am working on the lace to go around it but its boring.   I have to do approx. 468cms and I am BORED!!.  I think I have about 5 repeats of the pattern to do, which in the scheme of things is not long, but I can't work up any enthusiasm to finish it....arrgghhh!!!  I will have to though as baby is due in approx 5 weeks time and I will need to give something..(wonder if they would like baby booties instead (*sigh*).  Here's a bit of the knitted lace anyway:

The Greenleaf Wrap is still in the same condition it was in, in August.  Nothing to see there, so move on....  Same for the scarf from hell (and that's going back to April)....moving on...

Oh and I frogged the Mohair Wrap, wasn't working for me!  Will have to re-do but not until next year now!!

So all in all that's it.  I have to cast on one more cowl, this time for my daughter and then I need to finish all WIP's before the New Year (or so I tell myself, unless I see another Cowl pattern I like (which I have and then....well.....I've been eyeing up this book - putting on my Christmas list):



For more WIP's check out Tami's Amis blog:

Until Friday then...Cheerio!

Quick Knitting Update

Hey, they say the weather is going to turn here in the UK and are forecasting snow for October. To be honest with you, I've given up on the weather, (what with the non-existent summer and all).

However, just in case they are right, here's the latest WIP I'm working on for my son, for those bitterly cold morning and evenings that he will be trudging home from school. It's a cowl/snood (someone tell me the difference please, as I'm not sure I know).  I'm using Wendy Mode DK in black (he's a conservative boy!!):

For more WIP check out Tami's Amis blog:

Cheerio.

Back To School

The kids are back to school, son went back on Friday and daughter went back today....woo hoo....freedom...yes! Now just to set the record straight..I love my children with all my heart (I can't even begin to tell you how much, I love them), they are definitely a blessing from the Lord and I could not imagine our lives without them. However having said that, ( I'm sure I join with most parents of the world) in saying that 6 weeks of constant "I'm bored"' "there's nothing to do..", "what are we doing today?", "can we.......(whatever)?", " I'm hungry...(constantly)"' can get a bit wearing, even for the most patient of us. Granted for 2 out of the 6 weeks, we managed to offset the boredom, went away, etc., and all was good. It was the other 4 weeks that caused the problem. What do we do with them? How do we keep them from being bored? How do we feed them...? How...how...how...how? On top of this, there were also the financial constraints (unfortunately we are not millionaires... yet!!). So as I walked my daughter into school today, I did it with mixed feelings....elated that she was back and wouldn't be so bored and I would be free of the constant worrying of "the 6 week hope they are ok holiday" and free to enjoy the rest of my holiday (yes I am on holiday too and need to sleep). However, I can't believe that both my kids are now a year older and will soon be children no more.... Where did the time go?? Im sat at home now, just had my latte and croissant, all is quiet... I suddenly feel my heart beating with anticipation. I nearly forgot, in all the excitement of getting them ready for school, I have suddenly remembered that they have both put in orders for me to knit them cowls/snoods for the forthcoming winter. Oooeeee......I'm about to go on Ravelry to find patterns that I can cast on from my stash (Wendy Mode). Son's (black) then daughter's (purple), as he asked first. The best part is that I have a good few hours where I can knit in peace and tranguility. God is good. Maybe I'll also do this for myself.

Blessings.