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Wool And More Wool.

Posted on | August 23, 2020 | 15 Comments

Working with wool is a delight in Winter. It always feels cosy and warm.

First up is another knitted finish. This is a cardigan for our granddaughter.

This is made with a wool from Bendigo.

I sent a photo through to her when it was finished and had a selection of buttons grouped by colour next to it. The idea was for her to select which colour she would like. I should have thought about how the mind of a 5yo works because her reply was one of each colour.

Not a problem. That works for me so that is what I did.

The pattern is lovely. It created a faux cable that is quite pretty.

There is a lot more going on with yarn. These are the start to another crochet blanket. I looked at different combinations a while back and this is the end result.

Eight blocks across seems to be a good width so I will keep going with these African flower blocks until I have eight or ten rows – 64 or 80 blocks. I think I have done 30 so far.

I am also stitching wool as well. Some new and some old. I am up to the leaves in the border of my wool quilt.

I have also started Homegrown, a quilt design from Sue Spargo.

And just because I can, I have started Wendy Williams quilt, Over The Hill.

I have plenty to do, but there are only three weeks left of this lock down, so I had better get my skates on.

Hope your week goes well.

Cheers, Karen

15 Responses to Wool And More Wool.

  • Oh Karen, that little cardigan is the absolute sweetest! And her idea to use one of each is spot on. It adds color and a drop of whimsy…perfect for a 5 year old. You are not one to fret over too many projects, so I’m happy to see some new things starting up. I especially like those houses.

    It’s easy to forget that half of the world is in winter. We are sweltering here, wildfires are raging, and there are another two systems moving into the hot waters of the Gulf. Good luck moving out of quarantine. It seems that only slow reopening is key.

  • What a lot of fun you are having with all your cozy yarn and wools! I do love that little sweater, it is beautiful!

  • Karen D Martin says:

    Over the hill is going to be lots of fun to make–love it and your wool quilt as well. What a nice job you did on the sweater! The buttons are a sweet addition. I haven’t done knitting or crochet for years but think I should look into getting back to it!

  • Maureen says:

    Goodness Karen, you have been busy! All of your projects are lovely. And the cardigan!!!! I love it & absolutely one of each colour button. Lucky grand-daughter.
    Maureen
    (Canada)

  • Raewyn says:

    A gorgeous cardigan Karen – I bet your grand daughter was delighted – and I love how she chose the buttons! Lovely faux cable design too. Gorgeous African flower blocks – love that teal. And your other wool projects are looking great as well. Hope you fit in all the stitching you want to over the next few weeks – it sure is a good way to passs the time :-)

  • Looks like you’re in the lead in the roller derby! I love the cables on that sweater! Such a great story how she wanted one of each color!!! I love that afghan block. Are you sewing or crocheting them together as you go? Such warm wooly happenings, all!!!

  • Susan Snooks says:

    You are very productive Karen! Both the cardigan and crocheted blanket are lovely. But what has really caught my eye is the Wendy Williams quilt! I may need to investigate that one. Stay safe….it’s starting to wear a bit thin now, isn’t it?

  • Jenny Benton says:

    Such a pretty little cardie, and why not have one of each of those buttons!

  • what gorgeous woolly projects! love the different spotty buttons, they look so cute.
    your Wendy Williams quilt looks wonderful. So much different stuff happening in the blocks.

  • susie says:

    All looking so lovely.

  • OOoohhh lots of lovely wOOl…& your GD will be gorgeous in that cardigan…xox

  • Fiona says:

    oh Karen, what lovely wool projects you are working on…. I love them all… Excellent choice of buttons from Miss 5 … now the cardingan will go with anything she wears..
    Hugz

  • Such adorable buttons for that sweater. Great projects all.

  • That cardigan is beautiful and your Granddaughter is a girl after my own heart….all the colours lol! The crochet rug is gorgeous too! You have lots of lovely wool work keeping you busy Karen x

  • White Rose says:

    Hi Karen wow what a cute little cardigan ,i get so excited visiting your blog ,seeing all the beautiful things that you are making,well done my friend on all your beautiful work. Gee you were game going outside today to spray the fruit trees its so cold,keep warm my friend and take care and stay safe xx

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