Bright Feet

The sensible thing would be just sticking to my 12 in 2019 projects and any WIPs from before 2019, but after knitting a few pairs of socks towards the end of last year I've been bitten by the sock knitting bug again. I also enjoyed learning a new technique, the afterthought heel. So the sensible thing to do with various other projects underwater and my 12 in 2019 list was to start a pair of socks using a "two at a time technique satisfying both my urge to knit socks and to continue learning new things. 

And I had the perfect yarn in my stash for these socks. 

Two 50g skeins of Coop Knits Socks Yeah 4 ply in what I am fairly sure are both neon colours, bought with the intention of making mismatching socks. 

It took a little getting my head round but I'm enjoying this method so far, although I keep on trying to counts the rows for some reason! I'll keep you updated on my progress. One thing is certain they're not going to be a subtle pair of socks! 

Busy Night

From about 9pm on Friday night I had some time free for crafting. Quite often when I have time free on a Friday evening I'm too tired to make the most of it but last night I was raring to go. 

I finally worked out what design to make with this jelly roll; it's been causing me difficulties as it doesn't divide evenly into lights and darks and there's not the same number of strips in each colour.

I then safety pin basted a baby quilt. It's the first time I've used safety pins to baste but it seems to have been successful. 

I then did a bit more than intended and got my big sewing machine out to have a go at FMQing the baby quilt.  After a couple of set up problems (should have read the manual) I was good to go. 

It was a little wobbly, but the stars went well. I also found out why you avoid sewing over the safety pins. 

All in all I'm pleased with the results and, even though the picture above looks otherwise, I didn't sew any pleats into the back. 

I achieved all this and was tucked up in bed before midnight! 

12 Things in 2019 - March Progress

I feel like I've made good progress with my 12 Things projects this month... 

The Keep It Simple Shawl is finally blocked. Now I just have to figure out how to wear it! 

The Sparkle Punch Quilt top is complete. I need to practise my intended quilting design on a baby quilt and then this will be the first quilt to go on my quilting frame (finally).

About 290 rows out of 450 of the CBTL are complete, although there is an increase on every other row so this may slow down as the rows get longer.

I have also almost chosen the designs I will use for my two Xmas quilts, I just need to check I have enough light and dark strips. Hopefully get these started very soon. 

The details of this challenge and the list of projects included in it can be found HERE