How many projects have you got on the go?

I like to have several hobbies on the go. There is always a jigsaw on the table, cross-stitch part-done, puzzle books, and several reading books to be read.
Valuable advice to me when I retired was “always leave something for tomorrow”. It has become a motto!

At the moment, a big stash buster blanket and a 2nd worry-eating dog.
The blanket is going to take another couple of months at least.

Hi to all,

I have lots if projects still to do painting doors white before xmas and bathroom to decorate beforw xmas.
And Kitchen to decorate after xmas.
And lots of presants to wrap before Xmas.

Colorfull 500

Callistemon

I think do what you feel comfortable with, merlotgran!

I usually pick up and knit but the last waistcoats I knitted were for the DGC and the pattern said to pick up all the way round on a circular needle. Even with a smaller size it was tricky.

My worst (most wasteful) UFO was a black knitted jacket-type cardi I was making for a sister in the US. Having finished the whole thing except for the pick up and knit ribbed edging, I eventually gave up - there was so much of it, and even with a good light it was so hard to see the blasted stitches.

Luckily it was relatively cheap acrylic yarn - for Dsis it couldn’t be anything that wasn’t both machine washable and tumble-dry-able.

Yes, ISWYM, Calli. Thanks.

The pattern shows the rib going at right angles to the main body which looks nice so I think I should be able achieve that by using long needles. I have already put a stitch marker in the centre of the back cast-off so I can do it in two strips then sew them together.

I might do an armhole first as a trial run though.

If you pick up and knit the rib goes the opposite way to the bottom rib iyswim.
If you want it to go the same way then do it separately.

Yes knit the border separately , don’t cast off till you fit it to the garment , easier to knit a bit more or rip a bit back ?

Yes knit the border separately , don’t cast off till you fit it to the garment , easier to knit a bit more or rip a bit back ?

I think do what you feel comfortable with, merlotgran!

I usually pick up and knit but the last waistcoats I knitted were for the DGC and the pattern said to pick up all the way round on a circular needle. Even with a smaller size it was tricky.

I need some advice, knitting peeps, having just returned from a thirty year break!

I've nearly finished a longish waistcoat and am about to start the border where, according to the pattern, you're supposed to pick up and knit the stitches from the edges. I had a look at a YouTube video and it all seemed straightforward but it's quite a heavy, tightish knit which makes it a bit tricky because it's navy and even with my glasses on I'm struggling to see what I'm doing.

In the olden days I would have just knitted the strip separately then sewn it on. I'm sure this will be quicker and easier.

What d'ya think?

Punting? I meant counting (cross stitch)

On tidying up I have found a few, but some of them are clothes I started making for myself when I was young and more slender. The jumper I was knitting I think I will undo and maybe crochet something with. It's a thick pastel lavender yarn, not really suitable for the DGDs, too much 'old lady' coloured.

The skirt I had cut out will have to go for something else, too. The pattern was still pinned to it, the pins have gone rusty..... I don't wear skirts any more and it would be far to small!

Otherwise I have found some embroidery projects which I didn't finish, (due to giving up after punting mistakes and/or getting colours confused) and washing baskets full of holiday memories which I hope to condense into photobooks, once DH has digitalised all those 10000s of slides which are still kicking about.

I'd better get a move on this winter!

Um - a few . My main one is a Quaker embroidery which I love and when it is finished I am going to do one completely without a pattern using photos for the design. That’s what I plan today, anyway. If I get sick of things I go back to making pretty facemasks which only take 20 mins or so. Today’s is yellow check gingham, cheers me up… gotta do something in Miserable Lockdown Melbourne.

Three quilts in various stages of production.
One Busy/Soft Book
Three Christmas stockings - awaiting delivery of materials to finish them.
An advent calendar, as above.
A handmade poseable Santa doll.
A wooden Jigsaw that I'm cutting on the Scroll Saw, third time lucky hopefully!

I will finish them all. I will. I promise!

Oh, bit sad really. I don’t think I'll start one as I have too much like that unfinished. But good work.

fairfraise, It’s a thing used by children’s therapists and social workers, etc. They have a deep mouth pocket so children can write down worries or draw a picture, and give it to the dog/other animal/monster, to ‘eat’.
I had never even heard of such things until about a year ago but apparently there’s a huge demand for them.

This is the one I’m making - it’ll be in different colours though.

I made a pile of granny squares and am now trying to join them together, following a YouTube video.

What is a worry eating dog Witzend?

Quite a few. A koala and a frog both in whacky colours, a white dove left over from last Christmas, a pair of socks from 2 years ago, and some Easter chicks which just need beaks and feet sewn on, to accompany complete hen and rooster. I've completely lost my knitting mojo, but perhaps when the dark nights are here I'll find it. And a couple of lengths of odd balls of wool just knitted up sometimes perhaps future scarves.

Finishing second book and knitting a jumper. That’s quite enough for now .

I love buying new wool and getting stuck in to yet another project.

If only I had the will power to finish what I’ve already started ?

I’m not telling. ?

You’re probably right about them breeding, Callistemon - goodness knows what my lot have been up to, shut away in a dark, cosy wardrobe…

Too many - If I die tomorrow I wonder what my relatives will think - should I worry?

Two patchwork quilts and a couple of cushions at least. I'm almost halfway through my 11th sock and then there's a teddy to knit who also has a little waistcoat. Ah well, never mind. As long as I have eyes to see and a brain to think ...

Quite a lot, many unfinished - as I just love starting something new. The main point, for me, is enjoying the knitting - rather than producing useful things.