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SabrinaJL
SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
edited October 4 in Social Groups
I'm working on a crocheted star blanket for my niece. I've been working on it for what seems like an eternity now.
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  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    Very nice :) I feel you on the eternity blanket! About 5 years ago I started a blanket for the boyfriend... only one more strip left! :p

    Otherwise I'm working on a little football player doll for my Uncle. I've lost my knitting mojo and it seems a chore now. Maybe seeing other projects will inspire me :)
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    Blankets are such a chore. My husband asked me to knit him a 6'x8' blanket in Dallas Cowboy colors for his rack. I kept trying to tell him that it would be too big for his rack, which is about the size of a coffin. He insisted and I worked like a fiend trying to get it done before he deployed. I sent it to him and he told me he couldn't take it because it was too big for his rack. :mad:

    blanket1.jpg
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I just finished a Star Crossed Slouchy hat last night. As soon as I quit procrastinating and get to the store I'll be starting on a series of Christmas hats that we're wearing when we do our tree lighting. We're also volunteering a couple of places during December and we'll wear our festive hats then too. :) Then I should probably quit knitting for myself and start on some of the Christmas gifts I have planned. Not doing nearly as many this year as last. Only those who were visibly excited get knitted goodness from me.
  • drpurl
    drpurl Posts: 190 Member
    I am doing some dishcloths for my girlfriends birthday.
  • lightinurlife
    lightinurlife Posts: 35
    I'm working on a crocheted throw for my new couch and a knitted scarf for myself. I can't wait to finish these 2 so I can dig into some dishcloths. I am obsessed with knitting dishcloths :)
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    my main project is finishing 2 christmas stockings for my boys. they are about 5 foot tall. i need to get them done. i started them 2 years ago in november; they get brought out in november and put away in january. this year if they aren't done, i'm going to keep working on them until they are. :)
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    Blankets are such a chore. My husband asked me to knit him a 6'x8' blanket in Dallas Cowboy colors for his rack. I kept trying to tell him that it would be too big for his rack, which is about the size of a coffin. He insisted and I worked like a fiend trying to get it done before he deployed. I sent it to him and he told me he couldn't take it because it was too big for his rack. :mad:

    blanket1.jpg

    Oh no! Men, so impracticle and never satisfied :p It is a very nice looking blanket, though! :smile:
  • Tiffysinsanity
    Tiffysinsanity Posts: 69 Member
    I'm working on a wrap. I'm going to give it to my grandma for christmas. If I can figure out how to get a picture on it I will.

    Update: I locked myself out of my yahoo flicker account so I'll try to get it up tomorrow. lol
  • humglum
    humglum Posts: 98 Member
    I'm working on bitterroot shawl. I'm stalled for the moment because I've been renovating a room (but secretly it is because I am almost to the beading section and I'm scared of beads).
  • NicolioRussell
    NicolioRussell Posts: 273
    I currently working on crocheting a grey tweed baby sweater. I've never made one before, so it's quite the arduous task. But I'm about halfway done. Will post pictures when it's done.

    I usually stick to scarves, blankets and hats. Does anyone share patterns?
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    I have just finished knitting 9 christmas gift scarves (!) and have started on a different scarf for myself. I am short on scarves and shall be knitting them for quite a while.
  • pattycakes726
    pattycakes726 Posts: 348 Member
    I'm finishing up some stranded mittens. The snowstorm we got last week made me start the project.
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I just finished a Star Crossed Slouchy hat last night. As soon as I quit procrastinating and get to the store I'll be starting on a series of Christmas hats that we're wearing when we do our tree lighting. We're also volunteering a couple of places during December and we'll wear our festive hats then too. :) Then I should probably quit knitting for myself and start on some of the Christmas gifts I have planned. Not doing nearly as many this year as last. Only those who were visibly excited get knitted goodness from me.

    Do. . you have a pattern for that hat???
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    If you're on Ravelry here is the link for it: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-slouchy-beret

    It's a free download. If you're not on Rave just message me and I'll be glad to e-mail it to you. It's fast, easy and super cute! :)
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    I can't wait to finish these 2 so I can dig into some dishcloths. I am obsessed with knitting dishcloths :)

    I just made 3 dishcloths for Halloween and am probably gonna make some Thanksgiving ones. I have several different sets from Kris Knits.
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    If you're on Ravelry here is the link for it: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-slouchy-beret

    It's a free download. If you're not on Rave just message me and I'll be glad to e-mail it to you. It's fast, easy and super cute! :)

    Cute pattern, thanks for sharing!
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    I've been working on a basic baby blanket for a while now. I'm still learning the intricacies of crocheting, so it'll do for now. :)
  • TammyBee
    TammyBee Posts: 178
    I am working on finishing a blanket i am crocheting for my neice. I feel like i have been working on it FOREVER! I am almost done though. Will post a pic when i finish.
  • TammyBee
    TammyBee Posts: 178
    It's a great looking dallas blanket though. Even if he couldn't take it. :smile:
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    It's a great looking dallas blanket though. Even if he couldn't take it. :smile:

    Thanks! It was the most boring thing I've ever made though. He's lucky I love him. To be fair, he uses it all the time at home.
  • kathas0trophal
    kathas0trophal Posts: 118 Member
    i just finished a kindergarten kit for my son and now i need to make a scarf for myself
  • Daymia
    Daymia Posts: 57 Member
    I just started knitting some waffle knit dishcloths for xmas gifts. Pretty generic, I know. Trying to get 15 done by Dec. 9!
  • pattycakes726
    pattycakes726 Posts: 348 Member
    I just started knitting some waffle knit dishcloths for xmas gifts. Pretty generic, I know. Trying to get 15 done by Dec. 9!

    I love those waffle dishclothes! I make those all the time. One year I made the for teacher gifts. I made them out of pretty colors and wrapped a nice bar of soap in each.
  • humglum
    humglum Posts: 98 Member
    I knitted a lot of dishcloths when I was first learning to knit. I don't do them much anymore. Well, to be honest, I haven't been knitting much at all lately but now that I have been exposed to different, softer yarns that dishcloth yarn is like knitting with twine. I have to make some more though because those are seriously THE BEST for cleaning dishes and countertops.

    I also think they are a great, thoughtful gift paired with a hand soap.
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    That is a good idea, humglum. Last year I put together goodie baskets with knitted xmas dishcloths, homemade caramel apple jam, jarred hot cocoa mix and marshmallows.

    xmasbasket.jpg
  • humglum
    humglum Posts: 98 Member
    That is super cute! I love homemade gifts.
  • IMYarnCraz33
    IMYarnCraz33 Posts: 1,016 Member
    I have 4 things currently being worked on and a few other things I want/need to do.

    In the works:
    1) Pet bed
    2) Baby afghan
    3) Adult Afghan
    4) shell stitch scarf

    Need/want to do:
    1) Pet afghan -- for my brothers dog
    2) hats & gloves/mittens for my kids
  • houzkat
    houzkat Posts: 78
    I'm currently working on a fun cabled scarf for myself. I should be working on a cowl my sister asked me to make (for the professional studio artist she works for......no pressure) but I'm procrastinating big time!
  • LysieMae
    LysieMae Posts: 29 Member
    I'm working on a scarf for a christmas gift and a baby blanket for a baby shower for a friend of mine in December
  • ElyzahMoore
    ElyzahMoore Posts: 26 Member
    I am making this for my daughter is a periwinkle color: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smock-jacket
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