Thursday, July 24, 2008

Oh freedom! Oh freedom!

The relief of not continuing with the hand dyed quilt was extreme, to say the least. I celebrated by watching the last 12 episodes of season 7 of Gilmore Girls ... and now I have nothing left to watch during my lunch breaks. (Note to self - go and buy Veronica Mars). At Tuesday night's Stitch 'n' Bitch, I was asked what I was going to do with all that (admittedly skewiff) fabric. I replied I was going to bin it, but Caffeine Faerie spoke up and said I should put them in some sunnyboys. I suppose I might - it would help allay some of the $90 I wasted on that kit. So you know, coming soon and all that.

The Could it Be Any Easier? Neck Cozy

My Tour de France Alone-Along came to a bit of a standstill during the last week, but on Tuesday night I started again. Project finished in 85 minutes. I know, I couldn't believe it either.

The Could it Be Any Easier? Neck Cozy

Pattern:
Could it Be Any Easier? Neck Cozy by Karen Deane
Yarn: Patons Shadow Tweed in colour 6909 (purple/lavender)
Hooks: 6.5 mm bamboo for staring chain, and 6 mm for the rest
Notes: How quick was that? 85 minutes? And that included sewing the vintage buttons on. This is for Patricia, who complained on the phone on Tuesday night of having a cold neck when she went to bed at night. It was sent to her yesterday in a care package, along with this:

Anne Scarf #2

Pattern: Anne by m.k carroll
Yarn: Te Awa Natural Wools 8 ply in claret.
Hook: 5.5 mm
Notes: Not the softest wool in the world, although it has a lot of bounce. I can't imagine getting this scarf too close to the skin, so it's definitely about the style more than the warmth. I made it as long as I am tall (175 cm) and it only used 104g of yarn. I have enough for another scarf.


This morning I finished nine project bags, including one custom order. I'll be making sunnyboy bags over the next couple of days, so there will be an update over at Buttontree Lane around about 9 pm on Friday night (tomorrow). Sound good?

11 comments:

  1. 85 minutes??? Geez louise, I must be a really slow knitter!

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  2. 85 minutes. I stand in awe of your crochet skills. What did that needlecraft encyclopaedia say about quick results in crochet?! I think I'm a believer now. Looks good too. :)

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  3. Your work looks lovely. I love the neck warmer. I might have to make myself one of those.

    I've made the Queen Anne too. I really like the colour you did yours in.

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  4. Love them, Love them. You make me want to learn how to crochet as well. Too much stitching and not enough time though!!

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  5. I recall that the reason for the Sunnyboy shape is for its ability to stack. I hope you're up to making a quintillion of these, so we can all have a whole bunch. haha

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  6. now that's an instant gratification project if ever I saw one!

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  7. I'm glad you feel better now ! Sometimes you do just have to walk away when it goes so wrong . Your sunnyboy bags are totally the bomb in blogland ! I'm keeping my eyes peeled.

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  8. 85 minutes! I wonder if I'm as fast a crocheter as I think I am!! Probably not...so I guess I won't challenge you!! It looks great, I'm sure it will be appreciated!

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  9. it sounds so good i wait with bated breath! next time you make something in 85 minutes you should film it and put it on youtube, start an 'extreme crochet' series or something.....

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  10. How clever you are - must try to remember to watch for Sunnyboys - please tell me there'll be some left by Saturday!

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  11. What fantastic scarves - that quick 85 min one is a good reason to practice my crochet! BTW, no paypal for me, I will deliver cash though. Bells has my details - J (sorry)

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