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Lintilla – this week’s Finished Object
Having a number of smaller projects on the go, alongside a couple of bigger projects, seems to be a magic formula. The satisfaction of casting off lifts my spirits and keeps me motivated, giving me renewed determination to keep going … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, Colour, finished, Finished object, FO, garter stitch, Holiday, knitting, memories, project, Shawl, stash, thoughts, Wales
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Retro Tea Cosy
This little project proved to be an unexpected challenge – pulling the stranded yarn tightly across the back of the work felt so wrong! Normally, stranded colour work requires a nice, even tension to stop the floats from pulling. Here, … Continue reading
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Tagged BCLM, creative, Finished object, FO, garter stitch, knitting, museum, Pattern, Retro, vintage, yarn
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Philodendron Finished!
This cardigan pattern has been in my queue since I bought it in 2015, so when I was deciding on a Christmas project, it seemed like a good time to make it happen. Cast-on on Christmas Eve, it has grown … Continue reading
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Tagged cardigan, Drops, Finished object, FO, knitting, Pattern, Wool
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Finishing off the year
It came as a genuine surprise this week to realise that I only have one knitting project on the needles … No project bags tucked out of sight, no languishing WIPs, no unloved UFOs (unfinished objects). Just one project, and … Continue reading
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Tagged cardigan, creative, finished, Finished object, FO, Hat, knitting, Shawl, Wool
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Turn a Square
A generous friend brought a big bag of stash to our knit-and-natter afternoon, inviting us all to dive for treasure. Lots of oddments, many mysteries, all looking for a good home. Conscious of my own stash-down challenge, I fought temptation … Continue reading
Impromptu Mitts
I needed a simple travel project at short notice, so headed to my stash and looked for inspiration. I found it in the form of a 50g ball of Drops Fabel, a variegated 4 ply in a range of blues … Continue reading
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Tagged Colour, finished, Finished object, FO, knitting, project, Sock wool, tips, Wool, yarn
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Stranded – in a good way
At last year’s Wonderwool Wales event, I was over the moon to find some hand-spun, hand-dyed wool on the stand of the Ceredigion Guild of Weavers and Spinners. It found an appreciative home with me! Although it is lovely, the rustic texture proved … Continue reading
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Tagged Colour, Finished object, FO, hand-spun, mitten, Mitts, Wool
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Finally finished and ready to wear
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Tagged cardigan, Drops, Finished object, FO, Holiday, knitting, Wool, yarn
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And now the successes!
My recent review of my WIPs and UFOs may have led to some unravelling, but I’m pleased to say it did also lead to some Finished Objects … Firstly, some plain socks in Zwerger-Garn-Opal 4-ply, purchased in Switzerland in November 2013, and started … Continue reading
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Tagged finished, Finished object, FO, Hitchhiker, Shawl, Shawlette, socks, Wool
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To the Power of 3
On the look-out for a new hat pattern? Look no further! Based on my latest finished objects – 3 in a row – I can thoroughly recommend Woolly Wormhead’s appropriately-named Skelter, which includes instructions for a range of sizes. The design includes … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpaca, Drops, Finished object, FO, Hat, knitting, Pattern, Wool, Woolly Wormhead
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