Wednesday, September 30, 2015

WIP Wednesday - all the blankets...

There you go - it's official, I've started on the Spice of Life CAL.


So far I'm really enjoying it, and that I'm making it (mainly) from stash is just an added bonus, because what is more satisfying than seeing your stash slowly, slowly shrink, thereby making more room for new yarn purchases?

I'm also enjoying the unapologetic bright colourful nature of this project. Truly anything goes with a crochet blanket. It's not dissimilar to socks in that regard, isn't it? All those colours that you just wouldn't dare use in a jumper or cardigan just sit cheerfully together and have a big ol'party. 

Yesterday the next pattern piece came out, so I'm busy adding the next part to the blanket.


I do have to admit, though, that my blanket love at the moment is ever so slightly over the top. D wisely refrains from commenting, and the boys are only delighted to see more blankets in the making, but really, if I am perfectly honest I have to admit that it's a bit crazy to have three (!!) big blankets on the go at the same time. Together with the Weekender, and Ripple, the Spice of Life is going to keep me busy for some time. 

And that's not my only WIP either. 

There is Black Acer, once again sadly neglected.

There is the Boneyard Shawl, which also hasn't got a look in for well over a week now.

And there is a pair of socks that I started while on holiday, which I haven't even blogged about yet, because I haven't really worked on it ever since we came home from Borkum.

When, you might rightly ask, am I going to start all those Christmas projects that I was planning on making this year? That would be a good question indeed.

In order to battle my guilt about not working on any presents I cast on for a hat this morning. I'm using an ancient HipKnits super-bulky slubby yarn for this that I've had lying around for years, so it's a stash-busting project too, which can never be a bad thing...


As you can no doubt imagine, this is a very quick knit. I'm not even sure what needle size I am using, but I am adding on average 1 inch every two rows. The pattern I'm using is the Holbrook Hat, and it couldn't be simpler:

Cast on 42 stitches
knit in a k1 p1 pattern until you get to 11 inches
k2tog until you can't do so comfortably with a 16' circular needle
bind off

I'm currently at 7 inches and the ball of yarn is getting smaller... I'm hoping I'll get to 11 inches. The bind-off shouldn't take too much yarn I hope.

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17 comments:

  1. I love, love the bright colors of the blanket! And I am in awe of all your projects! How fun! The extent of my knitting is dishcloths, but I keep linking up at Yarn Along and popping in and looking at other people's projects and someday I am going to have to try making a blanket! :)

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  2. Stash busting is always a good thing in my book! I love those colors.

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  3. Ooh you are doing the Spice of Life CAL too! I love your bright colors. I chose fall colors for mine. :)

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  4. Oh what a gorgeous chunky cozy yarn! It must be such a delight to knit with! Your blanket is coming along beautifully!

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  5. Three blankets, that's not crazy, that's practical! Love the colours and the stash busting hat.

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  6. Your blanket is rockin' it.

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  7. Not sure I could cope with three large projects on the go, the bonus is you won't get bored. I love the bright colours of the yarn for the CAL.

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  8. I'm in love with your blanket! It's so bright and fun!

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  9. Oh that blanket looks so pretty and fun! really like lots of fun.

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  10. gorgeous gorgeous colours Iris - I have such colour choice envy of everyone's projects over on the Facebook page - mine is looking a little better now it's growing more with park 3 of the pattern, but i'm a little concerned at how busy my colour choices are together - still it'sbusting my stash too(yay we can buy more yarn!) and the added plus that it will be a Christmas present when I'm done! keep up the awesome progress :) jenny xxx

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  11. That yarn for the hat is awesome! It's looking great with the pattern too!

    Very bright and fun blanket - but three in progress? I can't even imagine. I do one blanket every couple of years and they always seem interminable after about 10 inches!

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  12. We could be best friends :-) I LOVE that in order to combat guilt over not working on other projects you cast on anew. A girl after my own heart..... Your spice of life is gorgeous and I know how much pleasure you must be taking in the making of it!

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  13. I am in love with the hat and IN.LOVE. with that yarn. I wonder if I can still find it, or something like it. I'm working on a hat right now for my son that is definitely not that quick of a knit...I thought I was done and had to frog out everything after the first row of decreases to add 3 inches to the length so he can fold up the rim.

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  14. They look great 0 bright blankets are the best! I've been on the chunky hat knitting too, I love how quickly they knit up :)

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  15. I love the colors so far in the Spice of Life blanket. I may be inspired to give this a go. :^)

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  16. Great use of stash - your blanket is looking wonderful.

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  17. Have seen others knitting this. It is such a vibrant, happy blanket. But it intimidates me with all those ends that must be dealt with at the end. You go!

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