I got hooked on a new project. I was looking for something in the sewing room last week and found a basket of cotton yarn.
I had been planning to make some potholders, so, I started and then couldn't stop until I had used up the whole basket of yarn. A couple of these will be going to the kindergarten wing of P's school. When I was there making Little Red Hen Bread with them I noticed that they didn't have any pot holders and I had to use my sweatshirt to carry the hot pan from the oven all way back the to the classroom. Luckily I had another shirt on under it!
Cleaning up the slow way.Now, if I could just remember what I was looking for when I found that basket of yarn...
Potholders!
I find I am always working on something. Little bits of time here and there and things get finished. The latest of my finished objects are the five potholders for the 2010 potholder swap.
I had fun making these. P helped; she advised me on when to change colors and which color to use. Here are the backs.
She likes to watch me crochet and wants to learn that next. I suggested that she finish the six stitch wide scarf she is knitting for her doll first.So, we sit next to each other and make things. There is not much better than that.I have started a file of her design ideas. Yesterday she designed hats.
Stripes, swirls, pompoms, braids, tassels, fringe, it's all there.
Distraction
Olympic knitting update - I finished knitting the yoke and am almost finished the second sleeve. Still left - knit the skirt, block, finish the back opening and neck edge, and smock the yolk.This week I have learned that it is hard for me to work on just one project. Shiny things like new colorful yarn call to me.
Potholders are small. Just how much time can it take away from the Olympic knitting project?You should also read about Stephanie's Olympic knitting project.Fun stuff.
Olympic Knitting - Progress Report
Here is the knitting progress thus far. This is the yoke of the dress. It is knit in knit 2 purl 2 rib and uses a lot of yarn. This part will be smocked after the dress is finished. I have had to pull out some sections and reknit them so that they will fit. The arm hole for this size was very small compared to the chest measurement. I think I've got it right now. I will now have to adjust the sleeves to fit the larger arm holes. That could be tricky. The sleeves and skirt are knit in a lace pattern.
With a knit 2, purl 2 knit pattern there is lots of time for the mind to wander. I have been thinking of crocheting some old fashioned pot holders. And then, what do you know, but there is a pot holder swap starting on Ravelry. I had to join.
I got some pretty cotton yarns and my little helper volunteered to wind them. She loves to use the swift and ball winder. How could I refuse?
These little yarn cakes are now patiently waiting for the Olympic knitting finish line celebration.
