Going through my sewing room and knitting stuff this week, I was shocked and appalled at how many projects I have lying around, unfinished.
I even started a project as a part of a KNITALONG, going with the idea that it would be finished ALONG with everyone else! Novel. Problem is, it was a Downton Abbey knitalong, and I would get so sucked into the show, that I couldn't knit and watch at the same time. So I fell behind. (I really need to learn how to do two at a time, like the way people do socks two at a time.... Well, anyway.)
This weekend's project for me will be to finish the first mitten I started, and to get at least 3/4 through the second one.
Here is the first:
How cute is that??? The yarn I'm using is Knitpicks Felici, which I think is a blend of merino wool and nylon...don't quote me on that...but it's really soft, the stitches are well defined, and I love the colors.
HERE is what I need to do to finish this first one: weave in the ends (duh!) and figure out a better bindoff for the bottom, where it's ribbed. It's supposed to be stretchy, but it's not! I bound off "in pattern," thinking that would do it, but there must be something I'm missing. Look at the next picture:
So knitters...help me out here...how do I do this?
So there's that to do, and then start the other one. That is what I will be doing every time I get a moment this weekend. I want to actually be able to wear these before summer gets here!
What about YOU? Fess up, I know you've got UFO's of your own.... Wanna do a weekend project with me? Tell me what you'll be working on this weekend! :)
Hmmm....do soccer tournaments (2) count as creative stuff? That's what is on tap here. Hope you get your cute mittens done!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to put some finishing touches onto my bedroom. I painted it a sky blue last summer. Now just bought a big, puffy white comforter with pillows, antique white curtain rod, and now I need to find a picture or something to go over the bed. I am trying to go for a light,airy, breezy feel in my bedroom. The problem is trying to find the balance of not being too feminine. Like there is a big white flower picture that would look good- but will Robb gag when he walks into the room? hmmmmm I will post pics when I am done but it will still be a few months! This summer I want to do a DIY headboard for my bed. I saw something on pinterest that looked easy enough for the likes of me! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the fingerless gloves! Sorry no advice about your problem with it but you know me.... I can only wish I knew how to knit :) ---Cara