Decided to do a bit more on the poncho which I started when issue 25 of Simply Crochet magazine came out - they're now up to issue 44 of the monthly mag, so let's see, that makes this WIP nineteen months old.
I think a few more rounds will be enough then a nice border rather than fringing will finish it off. Can you see all those ends I'm going to have to sew in? Ugh !
So when I got tired of working on the poncho I rummaged around in my craft room for some nice yarn and started this scarf. Nothing like a bit of variety to brighten things up eh?
I haven't used this Red Heart Boutique Midnight before but it's quite soft and nice to knit. I don't think you can see the silver shiny bits in the yarn but it livens it up in a subtle kind of way.
Work is still going on in my front yard and if it wasn't for the wet weather, it would have been finished about 2 weeks ago. As it is now, the landscaper told me yesterday that we probably won't be able to drive on it for another 2 weeks. My daughter is parking her car on one neighbour's circular driveway and my car is at my other daughter's place but tonight I'm going to ask the other neighbour if I can leave my car on their front yard as I really need to go to a few appointments later this week. Oh dear, such a bother but it will be worth it in the long run. Here's where we're up to ...
That's all from me for now. If you'd like to see what Year of Projects is all about, pop over to Ravelry and be inspired by the other bloggers taking part.
Love the look of your poncho and with the scarf started you will have a nice bit of variety going on with projects. What a nuisance getting the yard done is but it will be worth it once complete and it's already starting to look great, not much longer now!
ReplyDeleteLove the poncho and the neckline is gorgeous. Love the coziness of it, great colours too. Shame about all those ends that have to be sewn in later, but ah well, has to be done.
ReplyDeleteLove that yarn for your scarf project.
Hope your neighbour lets you park temporarily there. Your drive will be worth the wait, and plenty of parking space in the near future.
Hope the weather improves for you. Love the poncho and scarf!!!! Soon all will be done with the yard and it will all be worth it!
ReplyDeleteI love that poncho, Dorothy. It does look cozy! :) And I like how that Boutique Midnight yarn is knitting up. I have some skeins of this yarn and have never figured out what exactly to do with it. It's good to see what it can look like in a finished project. And it's good to know that it works up soft.
ReplyDeleteI love that poncho, Dorothy. It does look cozy! :) And I like how that Boutique Midnight yarn is knitting up. I have some skeins of this yarn and have never figured out what exactly to do with it. It's good to see what it can look like in a finished project. And it's good to know that it works up soft.
ReplyDeleteThe poncho is great and the scarf looks warm and cuddly. Your drive is coming along and will well worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to have variety. I love the colour of your scarf. Sewing in ends! Yuck.....I always take those kind of projects to my knitgroup so at least I have good company during the endless task. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to have variety. I love the colour of your scarf. Sewing in ends! Yuck.....I always take those kind of projects to my knitgroup so at least I have good company during the endless task. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI think you're doing well with your two projects. I'm terrible about putting things off and starting on something new. I'm taking some sock yarn on my camping trip along with my yarn for my Flowers in the Snow blanket. Should keep me busy. Your driveway is gorgeous.. I hope you can use it soon. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteYour driveway is looking great. I think we all have times when we don't make much progress - life gets in the way! Your poncho is gorgeous and the scarf will be wonderful - it is nice to have options.
ReplyDeleteYour driveway is looking great. I think we all have times when we don't make much progress - life gets in the way! Your poncho is gorgeous and the scarf will be wonderful - it is nice to have options.
ReplyDeleteLove your scarf and poncho! Very pretty ♥
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