Block 165
Four Square
I enjoyed knitting this one, making the four little square's was fun, by decreasing in the centre you form a mitered square it's amazing how a a flat piece of work turns into a square if you would like to try it, there is a video how to here
I did think the sewing up would be a headache but it wasn't really and even though I sewed them the wrong way I still like the finished result. I think a blanket made up of little squares would look lovely, a great way to use up all your little bits of yarn.
Rating - easy
Curl - 0
size - 6"x 6"
ends - 8
An even better example of this block
Tricia has sewn them correctly and it makes a much neater finish. :)
Progress - number of different blocks made = 35
Numbers - 1, 8, 14, 17, 19,24, 26 30,31,34,36 40, 41, 42,43,44, 45,48, 52, 56,58,62, 67,70,90,92,96, 98,100, 113,133,153,165, 200, 209
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Hope you all have a great weekend. :)
I actually finished this top a few weeks ago
If you can remember I bought the yarn back here
It was really fun to make and the pattern was easy to follow but I'm not really sure what I think of it, I sort of like it but even though it's made with a cotton yarn it's Aran weight so it's too warm to wear it when the weather is hot and it's not warm enough when the weather is cold because of the short sleeves and the holes of course...
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o I suppose the only option is to wear it when the weather is warmish and add a cardigan if it gets too cold...
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'm going to wear it today for the first time so it's on trial as it were. I think I should have made a larger size because it shows up my lumps and bumps. If I don't feel comfortable in it then it's going to be frogged.
I really don't know why I bother trying to make things for myself I never wear them.. perhaps I'm just too fussy what do you think would you wear it? be honest :)
You can find the pattern here
I think this is the first thing I've made thats not a stash-buster for months or could it be years? it seems strange not linking it to the stash link party, you have until Sunday evening to link your stash-busting makes to the Summer Stash Party do take a look at the lovely Summer projects you have all been making.
For those who are counting please leave me your totals and thank you to those who have already. :)
Hope you are all having a great week!
Block 90
Diamonds
This block is made with an eight row pattern repeat, which means you really need to concentrate, that is until the penny drops, it usually takes me right to the last pattern repeat before I can say I've got it, the good news is I didn't need to pull it back once.
I like the finished result but I wouldn't have the patience to use this pattern on a large project.
Rating - intermediate
Curl - 2
size - 6"x 6"
ends - 2
More examples of this block....
Progress - number of different blocks made = 34
Numbers - 1, 8, 14, 17, 19,24, 26 30,31,34,36 40, 41, 42,43,44, 45,48, 52, 56,58,62, 67,70,90,92,96, 98,100, 113,133,153, 200, 209
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All the blocks in the Block a Week Friday feature are blocks made from the book 200 Knitted Blocks by Jan Eaton. You can read all about the challenge here and here, the challenge is on going and it's never too late to join in!
Have a great weekend!
What is your most favourite thing to make? mine has got to be blankets and afghans, the problem is they can take a while to make...
unless you make a baby blanket, making baby blankets gives you the opportunity to try out new patterns and stitches and because they don't take long you won't get bored with it and hide it away for months on end which I have a tendency to do with larger blankets..
and hopefully you will find one you really like which I have with this one, I have used this pattern many times.
It's easy, works up very quickly, has a beautiful textured finish, there's no obvious holes where a little one might trap their fingers and best of all you don't need an edging unless you want to of course.
I used variegated Dk baby wool for this little blanket which I bought from Aldi a while back, I wish I had bought more! it used 200 grams which was just enough to make a preemie sized blanket measuring 24"x20".
You can find the pattern here the pattern uses two strands of yarn but I used only one strand for mine which I think is less bulky and more suitable for a frail preemie baby.
linking with
Block 1
Speckle
The first block in the book, this is a fairisle block and the contrast yarn is carried along the back of the work. Easy but a little bit fiddly and because there are three colours you end up with 22 ends which take forever to weave in.
Rating - easy
Curl - 1
size - 6"x 6"
ends - 22
More examples of this block
Progress - number of different blocks made = 33
Numbers - 1, 8, 14, 17, 19,24, 26 30,31,34,36 40, 41, 42,43,44, 45,48, 52, 56,58,62, 67,70,92,96, 98,100, 113,133,153, 200, 209
(Click on the number to see the block.)
All the blocks in the Block a Week Friday feature are blocks made from the book 200 Knitted Blocks by Jan Eaton. You can read all about the challenge here and here, the challenge is on going and it's never too late to join in!
Have a great weekend :)
Block 92
Chain Gang
Another slip stitch pattern which gives a fun effect. I do enjoy making the slip stitch blocks they are really easy to make and each one of them has turned out lovely so far. This one is a little bit longer than 6" but shouldn't be much of a problem when sewing into a blanket.
Rating - easy
Curl - 1
size - 6"x 6,1/4
ends - 4
Another example of this block
Progress - number of different blocks made = 32
Numbers - 8, 14, 17, 19,24, 26 30,31,34,36 40, 41, 42,43,44, 45,48, 52, 56,58,62, 67,70,92,96, 98,100, 113,133,153, 200, 209
(Click on the number to see the block.)
All the blocks in the Block a Week Friday feature are blocks made from the book 200 Knitted Blocks by Jan Eaton. You can read all about the challenge here and here, the challenge is on going and it's never too late to join in!
Have a great weekend :)
