40 ct. Summer Khaki (over-dyed with Tan Rit Dye), NPI silks.
I went up to Amy's yesterday as planned. We had a fun day - not a stitching day, but a knitting and crochet day. She has always wanted to learn how to knit, so I brought some yarn, needles, and a couple books up with me. I showed her the basics of casting on and the knit stitch. She was doing very well, but decided to crochet a little (which she is an expert at). She started on a dishcloth and finished it up in no time, and she gave it to me, which was very sweet of her!!
I love it! Thank you again Amy! I decided to get out my old BFF socks. I love the one I finished and really wanted to finish the second sock. I was stuck on the pattern though. I couldn't remember how I did the cable increase. I tried it and ripped and tried it and ripped some more. When I got home I finally figured it out.
Hopefully, I'll be able to get them finished up soon!
In other news - I got a couple threads (still missing one - it's on back order with the dyer) I was needing for "Jane Tindall 1864." I just love this sampler. I hope to start it sometime in 2011. :)
40 ct. Pearled Barley, AVAS silks.
Yummy silks...
In other news - I got a couple threads (still missing one - it's on back order with the dyer) I was needing for "Jane Tindall 1864." I just love this sampler. I hope to start it sometime in 2011. :)
40 ct. Pearled Barley, AVAS silks.
Yummy silks...
Well, nothing else going on here! Just cleaning, so I can relax and stitch (or knit). Write soon!
Oh those fibers make me drool - lovely! I love that dishcloth - and what a cheerful color. I bought tulips at the store today for some color in the house ... I'm already sick of winter's greyness. Bring the snow or bring spring is what I say. lol
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Tanya
Outstanding progress on CH, I love those dish clothes, I have a few my self. LOVE the silks for Jane, definately looking forward to seeing your start on her :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love Shores & your new sampler you are kitting up :) As well as the color of your socks, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGlad those 'rocks' are behind you! Lovely knitting and crocheting projects, glad you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteThat sampler is going to be so gorgeous to see grow with your needle and thread.
Glad you got over the stonework in Shores. lol! I love your socks! Beautiful, and I love the color! Nice dishcloth that Amy made for you as well. Jane is a lot of fun -- you're going to love stitching her!
ReplyDeleteYou and Amy are so multi-talented! Your socks look so bright!!! Happy stitching.....
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up the rocks! Your new sampler looks like it will be a fun stitch---love those colorful silks.
ReplyDeleteOh those silks are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI can't crochet to save my life and the only thing I can knit is dishcloths.
Love your new start and all the silk colors!
ReplyDeleteShores is looking good and I just love those fibers for your new start.
ReplyDeleteAnd your sock really looks great. I've always been afraid to try something like that. I guess the less complicated the better for me. Glad that you figured out the cable increase so that you can finish them soon.
Your shores and socks are fab girl!! I love to knit socks. Something about getting them finished and on your feet is WONDERFUL. I love, love, love Jane Tindall and have been sitting on my hands trying NOT to order. She's one of my favorites. I'm excited to watch her come to life!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteJane will be beautiful using those array of silks~~~omg, they are just gorgeous laying there like that!!
ReplyDeleteI know you and Amy had fun...and the dishcloth is nice...hard to beat them..this makes me want to get my crochet needles out!!
Have a good week, Faye
Dearest Nicole, is there anything you don't turn your hand to? Everything looks so beautiful. I can't wait to see that new sampler progress.
ReplyDeleteThe silks for Jane are just gorgeous. I'm sure you will be anxious to start her soon:))
ReplyDeleteNice going with the socks. I am a very beginner when it comes to knitting and couldn't imagine being able to knit socks that I could wear. Yeah for you:)))
Congrats on getting over the rocks! That's a very pretty sampler. I have ordered Ann Rayner, and spent some time today looking at my HDF silks. Made me want to use 'em, so I'm stitching a little cardinal ornament with them tonight. I'm no fancy knitter, and car hardly do a crochet chain, but think I'd like to be better at it when I see great things like your socks and Amy's dishcloth. Don't really know when I would, though. Love stitching too much!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour in those rocks - you are nearly there with this one. Your socks look wonderful.
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Nicole I just love your socks! The color you are using is just beautiful! You make me want to learn to do that too! I am crocheting this granny stripe afghan in new colors and am loving it so much! There is a blog in typepad called Attic 24 and she is who a lot of crocheters look up too. She put up a pattern for all of us to enjoy for this Granny Stripe. I love your progress too on Shores! I hope to get back to mine one day too!
ReplyDeleteI love your knitting as much as your stitching. :) Shores looks fabulous! Looking forward to seeing your start on Jane. Have a fun stitching/knitting.
ReplyDeleteWonderful progress on Shores Nicole! Love your socks, the color is so bright and cheery! Have fun using the new dishcloth Amy whipped up for you :)
ReplyDeleteNice progress on Shores. Love the socks! Great color!
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