November project - done!!

This must be some kind of record for me (although I did backtrack on my original plan, which was to dye yarn. Next month...).

The new aspect: this is my first project using proper "freeform" technique in knitting (and crochet). It owes much to Jenny Dowde.



As usual, far more info than you wanted to know and pictures than you wanted to see on the blog.

Let me just add that I really enjoy coming here and seeing everyone's projects! They all look so good...

October project done!

A combination of my two craft loves: knitting and mosaic!

For more photos and probably way more information about the project than you need, come on over to the blog. ;-)

September Project(s)

Not even having started my August project (tomorrow!...or is it "manana"?) I have already planned out my September project.

Knitting Related

I have been meaning for months to do an art piece combining knitting and mosaic (as in stained glass/tile). I have done both separately for years. I have the knitted piece I want to use:

partially done

(this was an aborted project for a much larger blanket... (see Tilting at Windmills, a free pattern at Woolly Thoughts - great project if you don't detest sewing together all those squares. I do.)
and I have a canvas.

So - now just to come up with the pattern idea! Wish me luck.

Non-knitting related

I intend to cut back on smoking. Despite all of the knitting and the office job, I still manage to suck back 40-45 a day of cigarettes (strong ones at that). I plan for September to smoke no more than one large pack (25) a day.