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It definitely feels a lot like Summer here. The gorgeous Spring days were a few and short lived. It is already very warm and sunny most of the time. I can hardly believe that it is October already. This year has gone by so very quickly.
My package to my swap buddy in beautiful Finland is ready for mailing. I was so happy to get to swap with someone from such a far away and beautiful country. I had a lot of fun knitting for her, and getting all kinds of local gifts and goodies ready. I will reveal the content to as soon as the package has reach its new home.
Finland Swap Package
Granny squares and blankets have been featured so much lately, I could no longer resist the temptation to also work on one. I got myself the first lot of yarns, and since I love all shades of Blue, I decided on something with Blue and Gray with a bit of White. Now I need to decide on the granny square pattern I want to use, and then I am on my way to my very own blanket. Thank you to all the ladies for the great inspiration!
The Blues Blanket
And I decided to knit myself something for Summer as well. This will be a light little sweater to wear on the odd cool day. The yarn is a silk and cotton blend. I mus admit it does not have much “give” in the knitting, but the bigger needles does create a nice drape. Will keep it pretty plain and simple therefore.
Summer Tweed Sweater
Looks like some exciting wips 🙂 can’t wait to see how they knit up x
Thank you. I am happy to start something new and different. 🙂
Ooh, some lovely shades of aqua going on there, both for the blanket and the sweater.
Thank you. I think I needed a change from the usual socks and shawls. 🙂
What beautiful colors for your blanket and sweater!
Swaps are so much fun! I bet your partner will be thrilled:)
Thank you. I am looking forward to knitting these. Something different. 🙂
Looking forward to my package coming from Finland as well, so exciting.
I am excited too! this is fun Johanna! enjoy…..I love the colors a lot 🙂
Thank you. My blanket received some loving again on the weekend, not as much as I would have liked, but every little round makes a big difference. 🙂
Lovely yarns xx
Hi, Thank you so much. 🙂
love the blues – my favorite color. 🙂 You will have fun with the blanket, I am sure. And the sweater sounds perfect.
Thank you. I am looking forward to working on these, making something different that my usual socks and shawl, etc.
I love blues just as much. 🙂
If the hot summer we had is any indication, you will be in for a very warm summer. The goodies look interesting, can’t wait til you reveal them. I am sure your swap buddy with love them.
Hi, I think you may be right, a hot dry summer is coming for sure.
These will keep me busy, 🙂 Something different.
I am looking forward to seeing what my swap buddy thinks of her package, and also looking out for my package with goodies from Finland. Awesome. 🙂 I do enjoy swapping.
I miss summer already! Fun projects, my dear.
Thank you, indeed some fun summer projects.
lol. You can have our summer, I am a bit of a winter person and will happily swap with you. 🙂
Love the yarns for your blanket and sweater
Thank you. I want to get started on the blanket, and I looking at square ideas already. 🙂 will be fun.
That blanket is going to turn out gorgeous in all those blues!
Thank you. I love blues, and I hope to do it justice.
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Love love love the colours here! 🙂
🙂 Thank you. Appreciate you reading my blog and commenting. Have a great weekend.
Thank you. You too x