Saturday, March 22, 2014

Slow Progress and a Box of Goodies

I'm still working away at Ireland's blanket
I'm trying to be creative with the squares, which is making this a slower project than I would like. Who am I kidding? Even if every square were the same, it would be a slow project for me.
Sorry for the photos, I snapped these with my iphone in a hurry
I decided to add a couple of Minnie Mouse squares. We have Disney on the brain (planning a trip later this year)

I'm making this a little differently than other crochet mood projects. I notice some are making their squares according to their mood for the particular day or week, and then placing them in order as they go. I'm doing the same in a way. I'm placing them where ever I feel like they look best. So is this truly a crochet mood blanket? I don't know.

The sock knitting is going pretty well. I'm now at the toe of the first. Hopefully, I'll still be motivated to finish the second.
This was a few rows before starting the toe
 Don't judge, remember, it's my first

Earlier this week I received a package from a Ravelry swap that I participated in.

I love it. I racked up, 3 skeins of Wool-ease, crochet hook grips, candy, handmade soap, buttons, a sock pattern, notepad, postcards from Minnesota, a knitted dishcloth...even something for Ireland. Fellow knitters/crocheters are the best aren't they?

Have a great weekend,
Liz

10 comments:

  1. The blanket is supercute! I really love it, and the idea of the random order! The sock looks so lovely and colorful too! Both great projects, yay you!

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  2. You have lots to celebrate, Liz, and I enjoyed celebrating with you! I especially appreciated seeing your projects in process which encourages me to enjoy making mine, even when it seems like it takes me FOREVER to complete one :) Happy Spring!

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  3. The blanket is looking amazing
    Clare x

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  4. The blanket is so nice!! good work and good continuation!

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  5. Your squares are looking lovely!! and I love the colours in your sock!

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  6. Your blanket is looking great - I love the minnie mouse squares, really cute. Love the stripey socks, great colours.

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  7. The only judgement I can make about the sock is that you are doing a great job, it looks fantastic. The blanket does too. Ireland is going to be thrilled. Great swap present.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  8. It's so much fun when you're working on new projects, especially when they have a lot of color, like yours!

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  10. The blanket is looking lovely already. :) I just stumbled upon your blog and it's beautiful, so inspiring. Hugs!

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