After failing miserably with the Year of Projects last year, I'm giving it another go this year. The idea is to create a list of things you want to make over the next 12 months, put that list on your blog and if possible link each project to the pattern on Ravelry. Then each Sunday write an update with photos of your work and post a link to your blog to all the other members in the Ravelry Year of Projects group. Its a great way to make new friends and be inspired by everyone's beautiful work. It is also a great motivation tool which, as you all know, I desperately need. So here's my list (excluding charity work which I'll be doing throughout the year)
- Claudia scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/claudia-scarf - finished August 2017
- Call the Midwife baby blanket http://jonnamartinez.blogspot.com/2016/03/afghan-inspired-by-bbcs-call-midwife.html
- Fingerless Mitts - at least two pairs - haven't decided on pattern yet
- Fifi Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fifi-scarf
- X's Keyhole Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/xs-keyhole-scarf
- Mile a Minute Baby Blanket http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-mile-a-minute
- Majura Scarf/Shawlette http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/majura-2
- Korallion Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/korallion
- Kerfuffle Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kerfuffle
- Angel Wings Baby Pinafore http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/angel-wings-pinafore - finished August 2017
I seem to be on a bit of a scarf thing at the moment but I do like 'almost' instant gratification and prefer quick projects. My stash also consists of lots of smaller amounts of yarn so its a good way to put it to good use.
A couple of weeks ago I was chatting with a lovely lady who works at one of our local yarn stores. She has recently started hand dyeing wool and very generously offered to dye some for me. I picked it up from her last week and have started the Claudia scarf which I'm thoroughly enjoying. I don't often work with 4ply (fingering) and am really loving the way it looks and drapes. Progress so far ....
Look at all those gorgeous colours in this yarn. The base is Shepherd Baby Wool Merino 4ply (machine washable) in off white. I have 150g (495m) which should give me a nice length scarf and I'm hoping to get it finished so I can show you next week.
Before I leave you, I promised Teresa that I'd show her a few pictures of my grandmother's butter (cheese??) dish. Teresa is interested in old crockery, glassware etc. and often posts pictures on her blog - along with lots of other interesting things like crochet etc. My grandmother was born in 1897 in Ballarat, in the state of Victoria, Australia. She married at the age of 20 so I'm thinking this dish is fairly old. I have it on my kitchen bench to keep the butter at a spreadable consistency.
Well, that's it from me for this time. Thanks so much for visiting. xox
Dorthy, that hand dyed yarn is delicious. Love the projects, you have given me a few good ideas to make. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice, butter dish. That is some happy, colorful yarn. How lovely of her to dye it for you.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very nice list. I like the dyed yarn. The variations of the colors is perfect. What a treasure the butter dish is.
ReplyDeleteLovely to have you back Dorothy and I love your list, it's a great starting off point for the year. Isn't your hand dyed yarn beautiful, your scarf will look equally beautiful when done in it. What a special butter dish to have!
ReplyDeleteYay! Another crocheter! I look forward to seeing what you create this YOP year, Dorothy. I love that yarn dyed especially for you - it will make a beautiful Claudia Scarf, I think. And I love that butter dish. What a beautiful piece of china to have and to know it belonged to your grandmother - wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great list, looking forward to seeing your progress. The yarn is just splendid, I do love a good pink!
ReplyDelete150gm? Your scarf will be so lovely and long and the colour is yummy. Oh my that butter dish is so beautiful - beats my plain old boring white one!
ReplyDeleteHi Dorothy!! :) Your butter dish is so pretty!!! I love the history behind it! That dyed yarn looks very nice and feminine, it's gorgeous. Your list is impressive! I too love the motivation of this group, I've done more knitting in the last month than I have in the last few years! :)
ReplyDeleteDorothy.. I'm so sorry I have not been commenting! I lost my whole blog list and have been having to rebuild it. You're back on there now so I won't miss one of your posts. Thanks for putting your butter dish up.. what a neat story of it!! It's gorgeous! I also love the pretty hand dyed yarn and can't wait to see the finished project. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
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