Wednesday, 26 February 2014

WIP Wednesday

I'm a bit scatty with my WIP's at the moment. There are several projects I've not touched in ages and yet instead of working on them I cast on something new. This week I'm wanting to finish off this scrappy sweater, I'm on to the last sleeve now

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Unfortunately I messed up my sizings and should probably have done a smaller size. However I've used my eldest son as a guide for measurements and promised my younger son that I will finish it and he can keep it in his drawer until he's big enough. "But then I won't have a new jumper to wear Mummy" he wailed.

Don't worry, I'll cast on another one for you...

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It's an Alec. The second time I've knit this pattern, or I guess third time if you count the one I made for my husband. It's a nice pattern, and it's got buttons which is what sold it to my little boy. Hopefully it should knit up quickly!

I love knitting for my children but I am getting a bit sick of raglans at the moment! As soon as these are finished I'm going to knit socks, and shawls, and maybe some wrist warmers. And I should probably finish my crochet blanket too :-S

Linking in with Tami, Ginny and Nicole
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49 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 09:02

    I love the scrappy jumper so bright and different!

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:12

      Thank you :) It's 3 balls of yarn spiralling round and then I just change one when it runs out or if I feel like a new colour :)

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  2. Heather26 February 2014 at 11:12

    That alec looks awesome...something I should definitely put on my to do list for my little man!

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  3. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 11:33

    Both projects look great to me! Love the yarn of the scrappy jumper!

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:13

      Thank you :) I deliberately kept most of the scrappy jumper hidden. I'm so excited about showing it off, it's so colourful!

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  4. karen26 February 2014 at 12:28

    love the colors in the first sweater and you know he will be thrilled when he can fit into it :)

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:14

      Thank you :) I've made it with ribbed cuffs so hopefully it won't be too long before he can wear it :)

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  5. A Baby's Smile Knits26 February 2014 at 13:00

    Love the jumper, the great thing about knitting a size up is they will grow into it ... and if your boys are anything like mine it won't take long.

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:15

      Exactly :) Thank you :) My eldest son has recently had a big growth spurt, think he's grown over an inch in the past few months, all his trousers are too short!

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  6. Tracey ~ Clover26 February 2014 at 13:35

    Your scrappy sweater is amazing, great colors. Your son reminds me of my third son [I have four], that is something he would have said.

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:16

      Thank you :) My littlest has a drawer full of jumpers, both ones that I've knitted for him and hand-me-downs from his brother and yet he just has to give me those sad eyes and I'll knit him another one :)

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  7. Donna26 February 2014 at 14:11

    Oh my goodness I am in love with that blue yarn! Love the sparkles too.

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 14:17

      It's fab isn't it. It's an acrylic from Ice Yarns. I used it to make a milo/dress thing for my eldest daughter last year: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TheSoaringSheep/milo-4

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  8. Corrie B26 February 2014 at 15:01

    ADORE the blue yarn!!

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  9. Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife26 February 2014 at 15:44

    Awesome projects! That blue yarn is gorgeous. I tend to be a bit crafty ADD -- always starting something new before everything else is finished. :-)

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:32

      Thank you :) I try to limit my WIP's but when I'm feeling bored or uninspired by them I start casting on new ones :-S

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  10. CathieJ26 February 2014 at 16:36

    Great sweaters. Too bad about the scrappy one. Always good to have a sweater in reserve though.

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:33

      Thank you :) Yeah children grow quickly lol

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  11. Stefanie26 February 2014 at 16:52

    What a pretty blur and look at that dazzle! Live how your babes adore your knits.

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:33

      Thank you :) It's a lovely effect, thank you for introducing me to this striping technique :)

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  12. Christine N26 February 2014 at 18:12

    All the yarn you're using is so pretty. That is a nice boy sweater. I'll have to look it up... Thanks for sharing!

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  13. EMMA26 February 2014 at 19:14

    Love the scrappy sweater - all those lovely colors!

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  14. Angela at Knit Luck26 February 2014 at 20:15

    The Scrappy Sweater is Gorgeous!!!

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:34

      thank you :) I'm really pleased with how it's come out. I'll be posting photos next Friday

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  15. Unknown26 February 2014 at 20:53

    What a smart kid! Now he will have two new sweaters. LOL. Love the colors.

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  16. Alisa26 February 2014 at 22:32

    your scrappy sweater is so fun....isn't it great when the kids beg for more hand knits!!

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:35

      Thank you :) Yes, I'm going to be sad when they think they are too grown up for handknits

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  17. Ginx Craft26 February 2014 at 22:45

    I do love all the colours in scrappy sweater.

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  18. Anke26 February 2014 at 23:17

    Many, many years ago (when I was probably around 16) I made several sweaters out of scrap yarn. I love how cheerful and colorful your projects are!

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:36

      Thank you :) It's fun being able to create something completely unique isn't it :)

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  19. katie metzroth26 February 2014 at 23:46

    Both of those sweaters look great! love the colors!!!

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  20. Becca27 February 2014 at 05:58

    These both look great! I love the colors!

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  21. Anonymous27 February 2014 at 13:20

    I love that scrappy jumper! The colors are so bright and lively. The second sweater is great too, the ombre of the blues is nice.

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:37

      Thank you :) It was such fun combining all the different colours :)

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  22. Anonymous28 February 2014 at 09:45

    Hi Evelyn, just popping over to say I've moved my blog to www.mixture43.com and I would love you to pop in and tell me what you think! I'm loving your posts and especially the stripy knit, the scrappy jumper is just fab! See you soon. Karen xxx

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:37

      Thank you :) I'm already following your new blog on feedly, I think I was your first follower lol. Must have been reading at just the right time

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  23. Deb Hickman28 February 2014 at 15:06

    I always think it's better to be too big than to small, they grow so quick, he'll soon be wearing it. I love your other sweater on your needles, too. Have a great weekend. Deb x

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:38

      Definitely, I very much agree. Thank you :) Hope you have a good weekend too

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  24. Unknown28 February 2014 at 19:50

    The scrappy sweater is gorgeous.

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  25. Kelly Casanova1 March 2014 at 06:50

    I love the scrappy sweater colours!

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    1. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:39

      Thank you :) I'm going to be posting finished photos of it on Friday. It is EXTREMELY colourful lol

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  26. Unknown1 March 2014 at 17:33

    Thank you :)

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