I’m having fun

The days may be damp and dreary outside, but I am clickity-click happy indoors!

Finished base fabric , now for the fun

I finished the base fabric, now for the fun

You might remember this Green shrug.

Second wrap_front view

Second wrap_front view

Second wrap_back view

Second wrap_back view

 

It began as a rectangle, 38 x 44 inches. When completed the fabric was folded in half with the cast-on edge and bound off edge meeting so that it then measured 38 x 22 inches/96.5 x 56 cm).

 

 

 

 

I placed markers on each of the 22 in. (56 cm) sides, 7 in. (18 cm) below the fold, for armholes. The remainder of the side seams from marker down to lower edge were stitched before weaving in the thread ends ends.

That was it complete.

 

 

That shrug was so cosy, I made it for my sister. Since I had more of the yarn in a different colour-way, I decided to make one for myself. I wanted it to look different, Dressing as twins was not our idea of fun.

This time round I made a larger rectangle, folded it as above, left a seven inch opening for the arms and stitched the remaining seams. I had an idea inside my head from the very first stitch, still there, it will not let go. I needed to change the shape by folding and stitching.

It is still a work in progress but some of the ideas are decided on and I know how the front will look.

folding and placing

folding and placing

The front is working out like the image in my head.

jacket front

jacket front

Now for the hard work…

I have got this far:

Now to work on the backIt might take weeks!

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21 thoughts on “I’m having fun

    1. Grannymar Post author

      Cathy, sometimes, I don’t know what I will come up with next! Craft work, keeps my mind and hands busy.It is not all sitting about, I need to go shopping for bits and pieces and as in this case, I am moving around as I fold and pin, or sew while standing.

      I also find having a task in hand, makes me clear up the boring chores quickly, in order to have plenty of time for play!

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  1. RecyclerSA

    What a fantastic idea. Loved the top one but I think I love yours more, of course yellow is also my favourite colour. 🙂 Laura

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    1. Grannymar Post author

      The colours are delicate, random shades of white and lime in the first one, the finished item reminded me of a a frozen daiquiri. The piece I am working on now, the stretches of yellow and white seem longer and more pronounced when knitted, than they look in the skein. I want to finish it before the really cold weather arrives.

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    1. Grannymar Post author

      The green one is, I tried it after I gave it to my sister. The yellow was cosy on my knees while I was knitting the basic shape.

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  2. bikehikebabe66

    I’m so far away from my knitting skills that I can’t understand how you’re doing that “wrap”.

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    1. Grannymar Post author

      I knit a rectangle, the rest is shaping and moulding. It is as yet unfinished… far too many interruptions for me to concentrate, but I will get back to it soon.

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        1. Grannymar Post author

          Some people read books, others like jigsaws or crosswords… I don’t like to utter a cross word! 😉 I enjoy playing with craft work!

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