Crochet WIPs

This blanket seems to be the only thing I’m working on and even with this project I fell behind more than a few weeks. Since you last saw it, I’ve made a couple of updates to my key; I’ve added the shade of pink to represent “blah” weeks. You know — those weeks where you’re not overjoyed but you’re not sad either.

I also went with the results of this poll and eliminated the white in between each week’s colour representation. I also moved to doing one round instead of two to represent each week so the blanket wouldn’t be too big for my bed. Another change in the mix is I’ve decided that since this is to be a true stash busting project, I will use any shade of the colours I have keyed that’s in my stash instead of trying to purchase more matching yarn when I run out. So at some point, you’ll see varying shades of red, magenta, pink and I believe (by my calculations) yellow. It’ll be interesting to see how the project unfolds with this change as well.

I’m determined to catch up and stay on top of this project; my goal is to have it finished by latest the end of January 2015. To that end, being home post surgery has given me some time to really work on it and I’ve been doing so every night this week with the help of HBO’s “Rome” series. It’s amazing how much faster I go by timing each round completion to an episode. If I keep this up, I’ll be up to date by Sunday! Yay!!!!! Since the week started, I’ve added 7 rounds with 9 more to go. By the time I’m done the remaining rounds, the blanket will be hanging off the sides and bottom of my bed.

But I know you don’t want to hear me chit chat about my plans; I know you really want to see where I am, so here it is:

It’s been a while since I’ve linked my projects to any craft meme; this week, I’m linking this post to an old favourite WIP Wednesdays at Tamis Amis & Other Creations.

we chatted, I’ve thought of you often and want to express my gratitude in ways words can’t seem to express how much I appreciate your thoughts, prayers and well-wishes. I was overwhelmed by your kindness via the responses to my last post. I received every single one of them plus all the text messages, emails, and Ravelry private messages. I can’t thank you enough. ❤

My surgery went well — can’t believe I was “under” for an hour and forty five minutes — and I’m recovering nicely. Last week was a blur of sleep, pills, a visit to the Dr and more sleep. So much for all my plans to craft ALL DE THINGZ!!! I didn’t realise how immobile I would be my first week out but that didn’t stop me from wanting to get some things done. 😉 There’s still discomfort but I want to start getting around this week since I’m back to work next Monday (June 9th).

Since the last time we chatted, I:

spent a lot of time propped up here

either sleeping or watching BBC English series like Lark Rise to Candleford on my kindle.

spent time being my own Florence Nightingale with these

watched my garden grow and unlike Mary Queen of Scot (Mistress Mary Quite Contrary), I’m very happy with what’s happening in my garden. The basil is even bigger now and I can’t wait to harvest peppers.

made a makeshift drying space and hung my lemongrass to dry. Can’t wait to have some lemongrass tea!

dyed yarn using some random food colouring in my stash for my Ravelry Harry Potter Knitting and Crochet House Cup assignment. I guess my inner Slytherin is calling! The yarn base is merino so the dye job shows up beautifully.

Made more swatches for my Flax Sweater. Oye vey! So far, I’ve used 3 yarn options and made 5 swatches! I’m going to wear the “what’s it not” out of this sweater when it’s done. I might even sleep in it after all the gauge issues I’ve been having. The final yarn choice is Cascade 220 in Magenta and Pacific.

was finally able to crochet three more rounds on my Mood blanket last night. If I stick to my schedule, I’ll be able to finish all the rounds that I’ve fallen behind with by the end of the week. Wanna see the adds?