Yarn is Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply - 4.5mm needles. My plan is to go as far as this ball will take me, then finish off.
The weather here continues to be overcast and wet, whilst great for staying indoors and knitting, isn't so good for the landscapers doing my front yard. The road base for under the pavers went down a few days ago so at least its not too bad to walk on but not being able to park our cars is a pain in the proverbial 'you know what' !! Here's how it started off -
Progress so far -
As I write this, the dog is going berserk and I hear the workmen arriving - let's hope for some sun (well at least no more rain) and a bit of action today.
xox
The scarf is very pretty. Love the color!!! I hope all the work is done soon. What a pain!
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the hitchhiker shawl. Sometime hibernating a project is good for you. I hope you get the pavers installed soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the hitchhiker shawl. Sometime hibernating a project is good for you. I hope you get the pavers installed soon.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like everyone I know has knit a hitchhiker. Except me! (I will have to get on that, soon)
ReplyDeleteIt seems like everyone I know has knit a hitchhiker. Except me! (I will have to get on that, soon)
ReplyDeleteLove the shawl, beautiful colour, hope al the work goes well.
ReplyDeleteLove the shawl, beautiful colour, hope al the work goes well.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how much land has been cleared but oh the possibilities for new landscape beauty! How exciting. Great purple for your Hitchhiker.
ReplyDeleteYour Hitchhiker is going to be beautiful. I love that purple. And I hope you soon have a nice front yard and drive. That looks like a huge, messy job.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful purple and nice work so far! Your knit stitches look way more even than mine. I need more practice. Our group seems to have a lot of purple lovers including me. I hope the sun comes out for you and me too. It is so muggy here today and I would like some sunshine. Good luck with the landscaping.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful purple and nice work so far! Your knit stitches look way more even than mine. I need more practice. Our group seems to have a lot of purple lovers including me. I hope the sun comes out for you and me too. It is so muggy here today and I would like some sunshine. Good luck with the landscaping.
ReplyDeleteI love your Hitchhiker!! I made one a while back and enjoyed working on it (although it did go into hibernation a few times!)
ReplyDeleteI love your Hitchhiker!! I made one a while back and enjoyed working on it (although it did go into hibernation a few times!)
ReplyDeleteLove your shawl, the pattern (which I have on my favs for shawls) and that gorgeous yarn you're using! I wish I could afford landscapers as my yard could really use it! LOL! I hope yours turns out just how you envisioned it and that the sun shines on you! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLove your Hitchhiker. I have a Miss Winkle which I love a lot and I'm sure yours will give you as much pleasure.
ReplyDeleteLove your Hitchhiker. I have a Miss Winkle which I love a lot and I'm sure yours will give you as much pleasure.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you to work on your hitchhiker.. maybe I'll follow suit.. or maybe not. LOL! I bet your driveway is going to be much better when they're done. Be sure and post a photo of the final result, ok? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteYou should post a picture of your hitchhiker !! From memory, I think you're using sock yarn so there would be much more work in yours. I'm using our 8ply which is about your sport wt or DK so it grows reasonably quickly. All the rain we've been having has held up the landscaping and my front yarn is a mess. Today is the first day for about a week that they've been able to work. Rain is predicted for tomorrow and then clearing for about 4 days before more rain. Maybe I picked the wrong time of year to get this done. Of course I'll post pictures of the finished job. Xox
DeleteLove the colour you've chosen to work your Hitchhiker scarf in and a couple of teeth on it daily and you'll soon be at the end of that ball. Hope the yard works get finished soon for you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your front yard and I hope you get the weather that you wish for. The hitchhiker looks fabulous and is on my wish list of makes but perhaps not on this year's YOP list as stretching myself a bit. Purple is my favourite of colours too. XxLeah
DeleteGood luck with your front yard and I hope you get the weather that you wish for. The hitchhiker looks fabulous and is on my wish list of makes but perhaps not on this year's YOP list as stretching myself a bit. Purple is my favourite of colours too. XxLeah
DeleteI'll take all the rain you have to spare! It's been so dry around here lately that the grass crackles under foot and hurts to walk on!
ReplyDeletePretty purple for your Hitchhiker. I've never tried that yarn. Is it soft?
Yes, the wool is lovely and soft and because it's in garter stitch, feels very squishy. Will be interesting to see if I like how it drapes around the neck.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the wool. Wishing you the very best to complete your project soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely Hitchhiker shawl. If I ever grasp knitting I so want to make one. Hope your project is finished very quickly.
ReplyDeleteA lovely shawl in a lovely colour. Reminds me of a dragons wing, lol. Hope your outside work gets finished soon so that you can relax and enjoy it.
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