Iona is slowly making progress. I had a short break while I did some baby knitting, then made some hats for Mum. But I am now back on track. I have sorted out my yarn, so picking colours should be easier - I hope. Anyway, here are a couple of pictures of my progress.
I truly haven't given up on Iona, I just keep getting sidetracked. Mum has asked my to make her a hat, as she is feeling the cold lately. So, I went stash shopping. Found a couple of skeins of wool I can use, I need to make sure the yarn is nice and soft, as Mum reacts to anything evensligtly scratchy. This yarn is acrylic, but I know it won't bother her skin. I have ordered some other yarn, but while I wait for it to arrive, I can do this one, and get it sent to her.
I also made another baby item for the baby shower at work. It was just a simple garter stitch jacket and bootees. Very simple, and came out nice. It was also yarn from my stash. It was supposed to be done in double knitting yarn, but I used 5ply instead. At least I am stash shopping first, so that has to be good.
I will get back to Iona once I get these little projects out of the way. Shouldn't take very long, though. They really are only small projects, and quick to work up.
I took a very short break from Iona, and of course, I didn't write anything on here. I knitted a couple of baby items for a baby shower we are having at work for one of the girls there. I enjoy knitting baby items, because they tend to be quick and easy. Now that I have finished those two items, I am back to Iona. I made sure I kept the current square near me, where I could see it, just to make sure Iona didn't end up on the backburner. I don't want it to become a UFO, I want it to stay as a WIP. I truly don't know how big it is actually going to end up, as I keep finding new colours that can be used in this blanket. I know it was supposed to only be a queen size, but will not be surprised if it turns out much bigger. Of course, it will stretch one it is finished. The whole weight of it will make sure of that. But, while I am enjoying this knitting, I will keep adding squares. It does have to come to an end at some point, but hey, there's no hurry for that.
I do have a jersey that I need to do for my husband, so I guess that will be the driving force to geth this blanket finished. Just don't hold your breath.
I have taken a very short break from Iona. But, have no fear, I am going back to it.
I have knitted both these items for a work colleague who is having a baby shower soon.
Love how these have turned out. I just need to get the buttons and maybe some ribbon for the singlet.
