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candle wicking, candlewicking, embroidery, handknitted, handknitting, handmade, konoha no shawlette, lambswool, Shawl, shawlette, Stitching, sweater, sweater knitting
It has been a lovely hot weekend, and despite the heat and warm sunny days, I even got around to some knitting and crafting. 🙂
So just a quick update this morning of my progress:
My grey lambswool sweater is now in one piece, and it is so soft and warm. I need to knit the neck and add a few finishing touches.
Grey Lambswool sweater – Progress
The shawlette I am working on, is as good as halfway there. One or two more pattern repeats and I can start the decrease section. Quick and easy, and the perfect kerchief for any winter sweater.
The best part of the weekend was to embroider on the candlewicking piece I am working on. I just loved making all the little french knots in various thickness of threads. Mostly using shades of blue. Now on to the other last bit of embroidery, and then into its frame and on the wall. 🙂
Your sweater looks great! The cable is stunning. The shawlette is a beauty too.
I’ve never done candlewicking. Yours is lovely.
🙂 Thank you so much. I will definitely have the sweater and shawlette for next winter.
I want to embroider much more, I see now how much I have missed doing it. Such a rewarding craft. 🙂
That sweater is gorgeous
Thank you so much. 🙂
That sweater is gorgeous. How long has it taken you?
Hello. Thank you for dropping in and saying Hello. Always nice to hear from others.
The sweater was off to a very slow start. It was meant for the South African winter of 2017, which has now come and gone.
I started it July 2017 but did not knit as often as I could or should have. Now it is nearly done and definitely ready for next years winter.
Well it’s wonderful! Something like that would probably have taken me years!
Thank you. I was slacking a bit, as I was working all other projects too. But now I can happily say I am getting there. 🙂 And it does not matter how long you take to knit a project, as long as you still love it, its all good.
You’re completely right! Doesn’t matter how long it takes:)
All three projects are progressing really well, aren’t they? It’s nice to see the jumper in one piece and I like the off centre placement of the Celtic knot stripe. The candlewick piece is stunning in its simplicity, too.
Thank you so much. 🙂 I appreciate your comments, it always inspire me to do even better.
I am glad they are progressing, and I am looking forward to wearing my sweater, even if only next year when our winter comes around again. 🙂
I love the color of your sweater, and add to that the cables and it can only be perfect!
P.S. Please give your doggie a kiss from me. 🙂
🙂 Thank you so much. I am enjoying knitting this sweater. I had a slow start but now it is coming along nicely.
Saving the kiss for the doggie, will be sharing for sure. xx
nice crafting! That sweater is STUNNING!
Thank you. I love it, its so super soft and drapes beautifully. I think it will be just what I need for winter (next year) 🙂
Your projects are coming along nicely
🙂 Indeed they are, I am happy to have time to work on them too.
Your projects are each very beautiful and progressing nicely. The cables show up very nicely in the grey wool. French knots are fun to stitch and add lovely texture to any project but are perfect for candlewicking.
🙂 Thank you for all the kind comments. It is always so very nice to hear from you. Happy to hear that you like my work. 🙂 Thank you.
I really love your sweater, such a great pattern!
Hello, so nice to hear from you. Thank you for the kind comments. I always love to hear from others and what they think.
Enjoy your week. 🙂
That sweater is stunning. Your shawl and stitching is coming along beautifully
🙂 Thank you so much. I will be happy with the sweater when the winter comes, it is very soft and warm.
You have been a busy gal! Your gray sweater looks amazing!! Looks like it will be warm and cozy on those cold winter days. Love it! The shawl is coming along beautifully. Love the edging your are putting on it. Can’t wait to see it finished. Won’t be long. The candlewicking is looking so sweet! You make great french knots 🙂
Hello again. 🙂 Thank you for all your kind comments, I always love to hear from you.
I am happy with my sweater, it is nearly done now. The neck is just about finished, then I will show it again.
The shawl is about halfway, it is a small one and wears beautifully. It is a lovely pattern to knit.
I think the candlewicking was maybe a bit small, as I now feel in the mood to stitch a bit more. I have not done proper embroidery for ages, and I think I will enjoy something a bit bigger even. I shall see where this takes me. 🙂
Have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂