You likely will have noticed my quest to reduce the leftover yarn stash(es) and I came across an idea to finally use the sock yarns to make something useful. I'm using THIS tutorial and so far I've done this much....
And....I've added to the hat collection for donation with these....
And now I'm tearing off on another tangent in a quest to reduce the stash of denim that is overflowing the container and I am wondering if I could make THIS and use it as a base to make THIS. Of course I've horrified the RC by telling him I'm cutting up lots of denim which I will turn into a quilt (he's fine with that) but then I sent him right off the rails by telling him that I then planned to cut the quilt up again. My main goal in life is to keep him wondering! And now I'm wondering if I (or my hands) will attempt to add some sashiko stitching. Jury is still out on that idea.
- Although there's no real 'pattern' for THIS, I thought it was a great idea for displaying special buttons (or perhaps brooches?)
- Further on mitered knitting, how about THIS?
- THIS would be a fun thing to play with and create something pretty at the same time.
- The weavers among you might find THIS article of interest.
Today's quote is from Ronald Reagan..."When we speak of peace, we should not mean just the absence of war. True peace rests on the pillars of individual freedom, human rights, national self-determination, and respect for the rule of law"
Mitered squares knitting is so much fun--working through attaching was a challenge for me...yours are looking
ReplyDeletegreat with all the leftover sock yarns...hugs, Julierose
I don't know if putting the second row on will prove to be a challenge, but I'll figure it out I hope!
DeleteThat Tamarack jacket is calling to me....now that quilted clothing has become A Thing (after a hiatus of 20 years).
ReplyDeleteWow - you mean I'm going to be in fashion? Who knew!!
DeleteI made a jacket from mitered squares, but I wasn't happy with the way you were supposed to join them and after a while ended up making them separately then organizing them into a design I liked.
ReplyDeleteJoining hasn't been an issue - yet. Will have to see what happens when I try to add in the next row.
DeleteDear friend, I had to smile when I saw the title of your post "Off on another tangent...or several". LOL!
ReplyDeleteI never acquired a talent for knitting. My mother "tried" to teach me when I was a little girl, but I just didn't have the knack for it. I am very happy that you do! And I love to see the things you make and create! Thank you so much for sharing, I really enjoy your posts so much!
I taught myself to knit and pretty much to crochet too so I'm sure I have some bad habits but at least I get there in the end. Glad you enjoy my posts!
DeleteI have looked at so many jackets made from quilts lately. I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Love what you are doing with the sock yarn and the hats are so cute.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I'm looking forward to seeing what I come up with too!
DeleteGreat idea to use up your yarn scraps! xx
ReplyDeleteMethinks it's going to end up being a life's work before it's big enough to actually use, but at least it's getting some yarn out of my drawer.
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