It's hot in Ohio now, which makes knitting and crocheting outside possible and extremely pleasurable. Just don't take your posie motifs out and spread them on a blanket if you have a bee phobia. Perhaps I should unearth the red Hippie Love Blanket I started years ago, in hopes of attracting our hummingbirds, who haven't come to the yard or feeders yet. It's not the same without them.
Works-in-progress (WIP's) seem to be staring at me here in my work area. I've been so busy on granny squares that I've neglected them. One is a lap blanket. Progress came to a halt last year because the yarn I needed grew legs and ran off somewhere. I found it not long ago, so I'm ready to stitch. I love the pastels in this wool blend yarn.
This next WIP is another pair of socks. This is the second one. I have the first one done to the foot, because I did them part-by-part at the same time (one cuff, then the other cuff, then a leg, etc...). Ever so slowly, I'm getting there. The yarn is from Knit Picks. I don't remember which kind, since I've had it for a few years, but the colorway is called 'Jester', which is a word dear to my heart. That being the case, this pair is going to be mine.
I love crocheting with beads, though I don't do it often enough. I was fortunate enough to reconnect with a friend from high school a few months back. She makes beautiful necklaces with beads, and has graciously offered to show me how. I look forward to meeting with her soon. In the meantime, here's my latest beaded crochet project. All that's left to do is sew the strap to the bag. It looks a tad strange when I hold them together, so I'm trying to think of the best way to attach it. Maybe some rings.
There is a fiber and spinning show in Wooster, Ohio this weekend. Am looking forward to going with my crafty cousin and her daughter-in-law. Cuz and I want to learn to spin. We signed up for a class with the Black Swamp Spinners Guild a few months back, but it was cancelled because not enough people signed up. Maybe in autumn? I am interested in blending plant and animal fibers, if it's possible - for example, hemp and alpaca. The spinners I have talked to are so enthusiastic about their work. It's impossible not to be curious.
With that, I'm back to the grannies. Eagerly awaiting a package of yarn to be delivered - mostly the black to edge and border the Vanna one. Have a stitching good time, All.
Not sure what possessed me, but more grannies seem to be in progress. Hideously ugly ones, I think, as the colors don't blend well together. It's meant to be another never-ending scrap project, though. Or an excuse to go to a craft store. I could also stop when I have 24 of the buggers and make two pillows, which would do these puff stitches proud.
Went to a discount outlet last year, and found some Lion Brand Jiffy in chunky weight. Green is my favorite color, so I threw four skeins into my cart, having no earthly idea what I was going to make with it. The next time I was on the Lion Brand site, this shawl-with-ties that they're calling a wrap came up almost immediately. It called for exactly four skeins of Jiffy chunky, so I cast that puppy on. It's not an exciting item to knit, but I grab it when I want something that doesn't require concentration. The color is 'Citron'. It's acrylic and will clash with everything within eyeshot, but I can't be expected to use reason when there's yarn on a clearance rack.
Here's my latest boring ole' washcloth. I rely on this boring ole' stitch pattern way too often, and am probably in danger of losing an eye if I land on a needle falling asleep in mid-row. That being said, I think I'll scout some patterns. Round ones sound fun.
Have a great one, all, and happy stitching.
