The first project I'm working on is a pair of socks for my Dad. Just some plain vanilla ones but hopefully he'll like them. Felt a bit bad that Mum gets a beaded lace shawl and he wasn't getting anything
The yarn is from my stash of Flamboyance Yarns and is in a colourway named "Red Onions".
My other project is my big granny squares blanket. At the weekend I laid out all the squares, worked out how I wanted them arranged and then slip stitched them together
Unfortunately I've now got a lot of ends to deal with! I'm going to try to be good and sew them in before I start the border. It's just the right size for snuggling under on the sofa and it's so bright and cheerful :-)
Tomorrow I've been working on a mini tutorial and I have a hat to show you too. For now though I'm going to enjoy a homemade raspberry muffin (with raspberries from the garden!) and a cup of tea.
Have a good week everyone :-) And hop over to Keep Calm Craft On for more crafty posts
I have fallen in love with your color choices for your afghan! Such a wonderful combo!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm having lots of fun making it, even if it is rather garish lol
DeleteOoh. That sock yarn rocks! Coveting. Love the retro feel of your Granny Square project.
ReplyDeleteI loved when summer arrived and school was out! Love that sock you are knitting :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I think the end of the school year is so busy it's a relief when it stops!
DeleteI can't wait for school to be out!! Your blanket is fabulous, so summery, I love it.
ReplyDeleteSame here! Thank you :)
DeleteLove the colors of the blanket, remind me of my moms crafts from when I was little.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try toe up socks, yours looks great.
Thank you :)
DeleteI got the book "Socks from the Toe Up", it's got several cast on, cast off and heel suggestions as well as various patterns. I use Judy's magic cast on and a gusset heel for my normal socks :-)