Sunday, August 14, 2022

YOP Week #7 Year 12

 I had a productive week for a change!  Feeling really good and I have energy too....which I haven't had in awhile.  I did finish the Giant Granny Square blanket although the edging didn't seem to turn out like my others.  It curled so I washed and dried it but it still curls.  I did not do the last round of the edging pattern but that should not have made a difference as I didn't do that round on the others either.  *Marsha...I forgot to mention that to you if you use that edging pattern*

Anyway, here it is ............actually it is not that wonky and probably looks better folded up or on a bed or chair...........that will probably be the last Giant Granny Square I make.  I think I've had my fill now. 

I'm on to regular granny squares.........

I also finished the ghost doily but it needs blocking and I am waiting for pins and a blocking board.....

I did not finish Sam's tie but I am on the homestretch.  I did the decreases for around the neck and now it is just 8 stitches and garter stitch to the end. It looks awfully long to me but I followed the instructions to a T and it is a Red Heart pattern....hopefully it will fit him alright.

I got my scrubbie yarn in the mail and made 3 of them for my daughter.  I have another 3 to make for a friend's birthday. 

I didn't quite final finish my Summer XS and I had this fabric and this idea but not sure where I'm going with it from here! LOL!  Stay tuned as it should be a final finish by next week, I hope.

Besides my yarn that came in the mail...........

I also got a couple quilting books from Thrift Books.........


That's it for this week.  My goals for next week will be to finish Sam's tie, final finish the Summer XS, make 3 more scrubbies and some granny squares.  I have ordered a quilting hoop, and needles to maybe try hand quilting my Christmas quilt.  I also have plans for working on the quilt for my bed and making some blocks for a Scrappy Star quilt....we shall see!  Plus, once I finish Sam's tie I will pull out the old Multnomah...this will be the 3rd time I'll be trying to make it....3rd time is charm they say.  I also need to make a rotation schedule for cross stitch, and all my other crafts.

I hope you have all had a happy and creative week and I wish you the same for this coming week!

Happy Trails!!!

9 comments:

Leftycrafter said...

Thanks for the heads up for the boarder on the square. I am quite a ways off from doing it but I did copy the instructions for the border to have when I complete it. Your summer xs is so pretty. I like the fabric is sits in. Very summery looking. Those scrubbies look good. Nice job getting 3 of them completed along with working on Sam's tie. You had a very productive week. So glad you are feeling great again. Hopefully you will be able to eat solid foods again soon.

Maureen D said...

I really like your granny square blanket even though I could never imagine making something so big. I like that style better than the collection of small squares I think. Are the scrubbies hard on your hands to knit? They look like they would be so useful.

Anonymous said...

Love the giant Granny. I keep looking at the granny patterns. I need to make some pillows for my screened patio. The ghosts are super cute! Perfect for Halloween. Jen@Carolina Tales

Miss Merry said...

So glad you are feeling better! Your giant granny is perfect and I love those ghosts.

Lucy Bowen said...

I'm glad you are feeling brighter. The giant granny square is gorgeous. The little scrubbies are great and I love your new purchases.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Glad you are feeling better! Your Granny Square afghan turned out great!! Hope you are having a good week!

Betsy said...

Sam, you sound so much better and it makes me so happy. :-) I'm so glad to be able to comment again. Next time Dennis and I go somewhere we'll have to remember to take the laptop. I just completely forgot it! :-)
Do you remember what pattern you used for the scrubbies? I need to make some more.
Your giant granny is fabuous. What a big project and you must feel so much satisfaction in having it done.
Take care of yourself Sam.
Blessings and love,
Betsy

Minding My Own Stitches said...

Those look like my favourite kind of scrubbies - the yarn is a nuisance to crochet, but nothing beats them in the sink! As for blocking the doily, if you have (or can get) a foam floor tile then those work too!

HighlandHeffalump said...

So glad to see you have your energy back. The blanket is fabulous, so colourful and cheerful. The ghosts doily is brilliant..what a fun pattern. So glad you are feeling better.