Monday, 23 May 2016

Doing The Rounds and knitting

I'm trying Doing The Rounds as the name for my quilt. I am enjoying working on it so much. I can't wait til it's finished, but at the same time don't want it to end. The corners are coming together, I spent a lovely afternoon sewing circles in the Autumn sunshine yesterday.

 

 

I haven't braved the sock wool yet, but my cowl from the last post is finished. I also side tracked to make this little baby beanie for a work colleagues baby. I've never knitted a beanie, or used double pointed needles, and this was finished in less than two evenings. You can learn ANYTHING on YouTube! It's not perfect, but it is made with love and I could really feel the brain cells firing as I worked out how to use four needles at once. Now I've got a beanie started for one of my boys.....if only there were more hours in the day. 
 

The pattern was a free Ravelry download from LoveFibres or you can visit Julie's Etsy store here. I noticed she has a pattern for adorable bootees that look like gum boots if you're interested.......

I have an unexpected couple of days off so I'm going to race through all my housework so I can get back to my sewing and knitting!

Happy creating,
Susan x

19 comments:

  1. You stitched those little stop sign shapes so well. I did something recently that had a couple of those and couldn't get the sides even for some reason.

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  2. Your quilt is going to be amazing Susan, you do such a nice job with your applique shapes.

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  3. Your quilt will be wonderful Susan. I love those colours.
    Well done on the knitting... xox

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  4. So enjoying watching your beautiful quilt come together. After the little beanie success, you'll be knitting socks before you know :)

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  5. Your quilt is looking mighty fine! Love your hat! Knitting is so relaxing.

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  6. Such pretty circles, so satisfying when you are really enjoying a project!
    Pretty beanie
    Enjoy your extra days to yourself!

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  7. What a fantastic quilt! Love your fabric choices

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  8. That is a fun block and great colors. Your points are perfect!

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  9. Doing the Rounds is coming along beautifully! You won't be able to stop designing now you are enjoying it so much! Love the little beanie. I've made a few for my son and he loves them - they make a warm fashion statement but also control his unruly red hair when it is overdue for a cut!

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  10. oh you used youtube wisely Susan, lovely little beanie there! I usually end up watching stuff I didn't even go there for.
    Doing The Rounds is s splendid name for the quilt, perfect I think, well done x

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  11. Such beautiful blocks Susan! The little beanie is very cute!

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  12. The project I'm currently stitching has hexagons, and I've never stitched them before. I hope that mine come out as neat as yours. Love your quilt!

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  13. Love the colours and block, cute beanie well done !!!

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  14. Isn't it funny how we don't want something to end as we get so immersed in it! Cute little beanie too Susan.....knitting is fun but I haven't done any for a while!

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  15. Love watching your project grow. Seems the knitting bug is hitting a few of us. First pair of socks finished tonight.

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  16. In The Rounds is so beautiful - it's not surprising you are enjoying it so much... I do love that beanie. One day I will knit again - all I seem to do is a square in the car for a dishcloth!!
    Hugz

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  17. Such a nice play of colors going on In The Rounds - what a pleasure to truly enjoy what you are working on!

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  18. Hi Susan ,wow loving watching this grow,you are so very clever and the beanie is so cute,hope your day is a good one my friend :)

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  19. Youwill be perfect at circles by the time you are done. It looks amazing

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