Saturday 31 October 2015

Woolly things

I haven't picked up any knitting or crochet for a year at least.  If asked what woolly projects I have, I would have said none.  But then this afternoon I found three bags in the dark recess of the understairs cupboard.  I was looking for children's knitting needles as I feel an urge to try and teach Little I to knit again.  She has been learning to sew with some good results.  I need to brainwash her into crafting even more while she is still receptive.  I feel a little guilty about these abandoned and forgotten projects,

While looking for the needles, I found this little space invaders scarf that I started knitting when I was expecting RG four years ago,  Looking at it took me back to sitting in waiting rooms for maternity checks. How I hated those waiting rooms.   I don't have enough yarn to knit much more of it. I am not sure whether to unravel it. The intended recipient (my son) would now consider a homeknitted scarf as social death (along with being seen in public with me, wearing a coat and having a push button mobile).
Then I found this almost complete striped mohair and angora (I think) scarf.  Cast on as a present for a friend maybe five years ago.  It is definitely Rowan.  I don't like handling this type of yarn so the scarf has languished.  I really am determined to finish it now and get it wrapped up for Christmas.

In the third bag I found this crochet zigzag, it looks blanket size.  I had no memory of starting this. In fact I had forgotten that I even knew how to do crochet zigzag.  I am slowly having a vague recollection of crocheting this.  I only have three balls of wool though. Surely not enough for a blanket?  What colours would you add to make it big enough....I am not sure whether to stay with pinks and reds or add white, grey or even go rainbow bright?  

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  1. Ooh that zigzag crochet is lovely, I've not seen that before. I think I'd be tempted to add another colour, some yellow or purple maybe. That's so great your daughter is enjoying learning to sew.

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    1. Thank you - yellow or purple both sound good. I have some photos and intend to post about her learning to sew...it is fun but we have to do it when little sister is asleep.

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  2. I have many unfinished projects hoarded in strange places! I like the idea of adding grey or white, but I'm sure rainbow bright would be a good thing to have around on a gloomy day!

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    1. Hmm,I think grey or white would balance the rainbow, I am now intrigued to see your unfinished projects!

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  3. Hats off to you for even initiating projects like this! I am very crafty in my mind but at a loss for being organized enough to find the time ;) I like the bright colours on your zigzag "blanket" but how about shortening it to a sofa throw? ;) Wishing you a great week!

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    1. great idea.I think it is going to be a small blanket! I didn't realise how much wool was needed!

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  4. If the zig zag is long enough (or do I mean wide?) could you finish off with whatever wool you have and call it a scarf? I have a woolly unfinished project that I started about 3 years ago which eats away at my conscience - well done for getting in there and unearthing these bits!!

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    1. I could make it into a scarf,I am just not sure...decisions...

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  5. Welcome back to the land of yarn! That zigzaggy blanket looks fun. It's true, you could certainly do a scarf. I might try to echo the monochromatic look of your current piece with two tones of aqua/blue around white (or yellow, or both yellow and blue, depending how much additional yarn you need) Gray would be another solid choice (again, perhaps 2 grays?) Or if you like watermelons ... green? :-).

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    1. Thank you I like the sound of your suggestions x

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  6. Although I consider the art of the single needle the work of th devil I do love the look of zig zag blankets and want to see your finished version... was going to suggest going rainbow but I love Jessica's suggestions above especially watermelon...

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    1. Ha ha...the work of the devil...made me smile. I found a lot of wool in the charity shop so am continuing in a haphazard colourful fashion

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