I’ve been keeping myself busy with knitting (got the bug again
after knitting baby bits for my God Daughter’s little girl) and my cross stitch
of course, so at last I have something to share with you.
I got the wool in there
too, Sirdar Freya, which is a brushed cotton that knits up chunky and warm,
while remaining light weight.
The finished article looks enormous and it is because I’m a
rather large lady, but it fits perfectly and was just perfect.
I also have my next knitting project lined up, this edge to edge jacket.
It’s done in a Mega Chunky mix of cotton and wool, which I’m hoping will be perfect for Spring. All I need to get are the 10mm which I’m lacking. Don’t recall ever knitting on such large needles. I’ve chosen and deep shade of Aubergine for mine.
On to my cross stitch and Celtic Autumn is coming along nicely.
All the actual cross stitch is finished and I’m in the process
of stitching on the beads…..it’s so time consuming and tedious but so worth all
the effort when it’s finished.
So that’s about it from me I think.
I really should stop by more often I know, but now that I’m not making cards and things I
have very little to share each week and seeing the same piece of stitching week
after week must get boring, but having said that, it doesn’t mean I don’t drop
by to snoop in between my visits to Julia.
The first is of a Black Bird who was busily gorging himself on
my Pyracantha (Firethorn).
With Spring just around the corner and the birds busy building
their nests, I decided to put out all my off cuts of wool in an olds feeder together
with all the fur that comes from BoJangles when I brush him. Hopefully they will end up with soft, warm
and pretty nests this year.
Happy Crafting!
Sue
x
9 comments:
Lovely to see you, Sue, hope you are keeping well.
You certainly seem to be keeping busy, I love all your knits. Had to smile at the name of your wool, that's my DD's name!!
Your x stitch is stunning. I have this pattern but it's still in the packet...maybe one day when I've more time. The beading is beautiful, well worth all the time.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #60
Hi Sue. It's good to see you joining in today. I love your knitting....how brave of you to make large garments...I only ever made baby clothes :-)
Your cross stitch is stunning and that beading is amazing...well done you.
Hugs,
Annie x
how lovely to see what you have been working on, I love the pattern on the first sweater and love the cardigan (thats no to say I don't like the others) lol.....so many beads, I don't think I have the patience but it does make the work special. Just pop by when you feel you want to......
Tilly
Sue...I'm so impressed by your gorgeous sweaters...I don't know how to knit!! And your needlework is soooo beautiful...it take me forever just to finish a cross stitch!! Susan #104
You have been busy Sue, with knitting & cross stitch. Now after seeing your square bird feed & what you have in it , i'm going to pinch your idea & do the same .
happy woyww Jill #26
those jumpers just look perfect - fabulous job sue. And I love the photos of your garden as well. Thanks for updating the blog :)
Absolutely adore this post! The knitting is amazing, I wish I could knit like that! I can just about cast myself on and knit a few lines before I drop a stitch, or add a few too many some where!? How on earth do you join balls of wool aswell, when you run out of one?
The cross stitch - is amazing! It must have taken you AGES! Lx
GORGEOUS sweaters! I gave up trying to learn to knit because I couldn't figure out how to fix my mistakes. Your work is inspiring. And the cross stitch angel is exquisite. so glad you posted today! Diane #111
Wow sue! you are a clever gal, changing the pattern on those jumpers..awesome! And the size never crossed my mind, silly!
your cross stitch is also awesome, crikey! I'm running out of superlatives...but it really is beautiful. Your eyes, fingers and patience are very much admired!
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