Knitting WIPs

With Love From Brooklyn

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Last weekend had a tough start so I took pleasure in hibernating.  Deep, quiet, surrounded by the things which make me feel better.

The first thing I tackled was my WIPs.  Good googly moogly, let’s just say I had a lot!  I decided to store the projects that weren’t working up right in a separate container so I could reclaim the yarn.  Then I went on to packaging the ones I’m going to keep working on and frogging the ones I’ve lost interest in.  The exercise was quite an eye-opener.  I found projects all over the place.  Stuffed in all kinds of containers.  Started but not finished.  Not the way I want to continue crafting (but that right there is another story for another time).

I made sure I got everything out … look ma, I’m not lying:

WIP Stash

I had such success with the projects, I continued on and sorted my tools, then my stitch markers. I ended up finding two missing tape measures in the process.  Took me the entire day but it was worth it.  But I was in good company — a “Murder She Wrote” marathon was what I needed to keep me going.  😀

Sunday brought more hibernation and I started my day with a few of my favourite things:

Hibernation Jan 2015 II

I’m not sure why the world is on such a noisy fast track; quiet, solitude and hibernation always makes me more productive in the aftermath.  Noise has its place, but if we follow seasonal patterns, we’ll acknowledge that there are times when we just need to be still and retreat.

How’s your winter going?  Have you been clearing clutter, enjoying solitude and appreciating the things which bring you joy?  I’d love to know what you’re up to.  Until we talk again,

With love from Brooklyn,

With Love From Brooklyn

And The Beat Goes On!

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I think by now, anyone who reads my blog knows that I’m making a mood blanket.   Since it’s inception, I’ve made some modifications to the original plan and have been counting down the days until I can wrap myself up in this pretty.  Some days, it was quite easy to work on, but as the rounds got noticeably longer, at points I have been slogging through getting them done.  Recently, I’d been up to 10 rows behind, got up to date, fell back again and am now 4 rows behind excluding the border.  I plan to crank those out this week so I can be done the first portion of this set.  Yes, I said set.  You’ll just have to wait and see on Jan 1, 2015, (all things being well) to see what the rest of the set is.  😉        Yesterday, while my friend was visiting, as we talked, I cranked out two more rounds!  Yay!!!  I’m not doing anymore photos of it until the set is done, so here’s the last look until the end of the year:

Mood Blanket August Update II

I think seeing the finish line and how well it’s shaping up have really renewed my energy to get this done on time rather than let it languish in my basket.   It helps also that for the Harry Potter Knit and Crochet House Cup championship on Ravelry, I’m working on this as a Detention project during the Fall term.

In addition to the blanket, this week I’ve also worked on this project I frogged.  I’m almost done the beanie itself but decided to add something special to jazz it up a bit.

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 These beads will add that special finishing touch;  I can’t wait to see if the F.O. will be what I visualized in my head.

What crafty pursuits have you finished or are working on?  😀

This post is part of the Y.O.P. challenge.  See the group here on Ravelry and feel free to join in at anytime!

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