getEdited - SELECT
by mops Moderator ( edited 06 May 2019 ) 06 May 2019

Done some more stash reducing.

* Started with a green sweater for the older brother of the boy that got the first green one - by machine except for the ribbing.
* Then I knitted the yellow one. I used a Drops design pattern, but instead of colour work I used an purl stitch - knitted by hand during my Hurtigruten trip in February.
* Then I knitted the red one - same pattern - now in colour. Did the yoke and ribbing by hand, rest was done on the knitting machine.
* Did a quicky, a hat, by hand. And a yellow one by machine, which meant a seam at the back, which I don't like; but it was a 20 min job, which was a bonus.
* After that it was time to finish the C2C crochet blanket.
* And last week did the short sleeved sweater, a slub cotton and acrylic mix. Also a Drops design, named Lucky Ducky; and like the other one I had to recalculate for the yarn I used.

145191

by dee 26 Jun 2019

Beautiful work. I have stopped all knitting and sewing. Too many problems to concentrate.

1 comment
mops by mops 26 Jun 2019

I am sorry to hear that. Knitting works like meditation for me - so repetitive and almost brainless.

29242
by lbrow 25 Jun 2019

I love all these Martine. I have always been a slow knitter(crochet much faster) but so much arthritis in my hands these days difficult and painful to do much needlework. I keep plodding along slowly though.

2 comments
toogie by toogie 25 Jun 2019

At least you keep plodding! I can't knit a stitch.

mops by mops 25 Jun 2019

I am sorry arthritis causes so much trouble! I am glad you are still able to do so much sewing - although that might be painful too.

145789
by airyfairy 04 Jun 2019

Such beautiful work.

1 comment
mops by mops 04 Jun 2019

Thank you!

253107
by pennyhal2 01 Jun 2019

These are wonderful! Your many fabulous talents never cease to amaze me.

1 comment
mops by mops 04 Jun 2019

Thank you.

33640
by graceandham 29 May 2019

What you call stash reducing I would call craftmanship. These are wonderful. Your knitting skills are outstanding.

1 comment
mops by mops 04 Jun 2019

Thank you for your kind words.

66503
by lidiad 16 May 2019

Wow, you have been busy! Love all of them.
Hugs, Lidia

1 comment
mops by mops 04 Jun 2019

Thanks, Lidia, hugs to you too.

78092
by sewdoctor 07 May 2019

I love everything!

1 comment
mops by mops 04 Jun 2019

Thank you.

40378
by grammaheh1 07 May 2019

Your talent is Awesome! Everything is just gorgeous

1 comment
mops by mops 07 May 2019

Thank you so much.

1832
by graceandham 07 May 2019

I love the gold sweater with the Drops design. It is handsome for a guy.

1 comment
mops by mops 07 May 2019

Thank you.

66503
by toogie 06 May 2019

All your work is beautiful. I love the red gold sweater and both the hats. Your work is amazing!

1 comment
mops by mops 07 May 2019

Thank you, Toogie.

109040
by pennifold 06 May 2019

Wow! Martine, what a lot of work. I love all the things you've made and am in awe of your knitting prowess. I love the fair isle jumper and that lovely cream hat. Your gorgeous crochet rug is a stunner as well, well done you! Love Chris

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

Thank you, Chris.

234253
by lilylady 06 May 2019

Beautiful work, sew talented!

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

Thank you.

41781
by dailylaundry 06 May 2019

Looks like a lot of work to me - each are wonderful - but isn't that hat adorable!!! You are amazing!!!

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

Thank you.

95271
by crafter2243 Moderator 06 May 2019

You have been very busy. I love ALL the creations. Glad you are enjoying your knitting machine again. Makes stash reduction a lot faster.
I just gave my fine gauge machine away. Still hanging on to the bulky. I just enjoy hand knitting so much more.

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

I have the "normal" machine, neither fine nor bulky, just right for the yarn that needs 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm needles. I enjoy hand knitting, but giving my age and the size of my stash I find the machine comes in handy.
I still have to try out the ribber, but for now I am quite happy to have the k2 p2 to do by hand. Machine is to noisy to use when watching TV (or rather when my husband is).

109762
by asterixsew Moderator 06 May 2019

A great achievement. I find it interesting that and your both hand and machine knitting on the same garment.

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

It's a bit tricky to get the same gauge, but it goes so much faster...

114313
by jrob Moderator 06 May 2019

What a talent you have! I adore the "Made with Love" charm on the hat. The afghan is so very pretty and my favorite sweater is the red with yellow.

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

Thank you. I like the charm as well. I intend to attach one to every item I donate.

158553
by jenne 06 May 2019

These are great,

1 comment
mops by mops 06 May 2019

Thank you.

27356