I hit finishing mode this past week. I tend to run in phases as a knitter- I spend a week or so casting on far more projects than I can realistically work on and then I spend several weeks picking through them and working a little bit on each one knowing that one of them will grab me at some point and I will race through to the finish.
Then that little bit of success inspires even more finishing because when I really look at my big basket of "in progress" knits I usually find that I'm not that many hours off from finishing more than just that one.
In the last 10 days I've finished 3 baby cardigans (one here and more pics later this week as I finish blocking and photos) and a little hat and I'm ever so close to finishing two more little hats (read: needs seaming) plus I began a few little knitted monsters for the boys.
But my focus right now is on the Hemlock Ring Blanket that I started two weeks ago. I know, I know- it doesn't look that much different than the last time you saw it. I promise it has indeed grown by a bit, but all the finishing of other knits got in the way. I promise I'm working in great seriousness on it now, however, after spending much of last night with semi-regular contractions.
Baby Girl *will* come home with this blanket!
My reading has been mostly baby/crafting focused lately as we get so close to her arrival. I had a look through Anna Maria Horner's Handmade Beginnings when it first came out and loved several of the sewing projects found there. I'm hoping to get to a few of them before Baby Girl arrives now that my sewing machine has been unearthed.
And now that I'm closing in on a nearly empty knitting basket, I'm looking for more suggestions on improving my sock knitting. I've been savoring the Knitter's Book of Socks as I plan my next pair. It has been such an educational read for me as I work on this sock knitting thing. I already have a few changes in mind that I hope will further improve the fit, but of course that blanket is taking every last knitting second right now.
the name sounds intriguing ! cant wait to see this hemlock ! x
ReplyDeleteyay! I have made the hemlock and it does seem like it never grows -- and then it's done! I think it's a beautiful bring-home knit that you wil cherish! What yarn are you using-it looks like a most lovely color!
ReplyDeleteSally I'm using Berroco Vintage, my latest favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you finish it in time and show us pictures of your new little one wrapped up in it!
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, thanks for popping over : )Beautiful work, best of luck bringing that beautiful girl into the world : ) x
ReplyDeleteI knit a hemlock blanket and frogged it because I did not use 100% wool and it was unblockable...I tried! I know yours will be lovely and the baby will love it too.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the finished blanket! I am wanting to start on a Pinwheel blanket to bring my baby girl home in this July!! Mama knits are the swetest!!
ReplyDeleteI checked The Knitter's Book of Socks out of my library recently and would love to own this book. I found the information provided in it so helpful.
ReplyDeleteyay for finishing mode, that's great! i've owned handmade beginnings for a while but i have to admit i never sewed something out of it, although i should really give the quick change trouseres a try.
ReplyDeleteall the best for the arrival of your baby girl!!!! we're having a baby girl in june!
Hope you finish your blanket in time, although it will always be a useful blanket, whenever you do. Your finished knitting list is impressive. Tempted to add little monsters to my list.
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to see the baby cardigans! They're just so adorable. I'd like to see the patterns you picked:)
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed with all the finishing! I seem to be allergic to it at the moment. I'm sure you'll be able to finish Baby Girl's blanket next :)
ReplyDeleteYay for finishing things. I have handmade beginnings, but have yet made anything from it...one day. Lots of great things in there.
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