My hybrid blanket

 As I said in an earlier post, I am doing a hybrid blanket. It is a ten-stitch/log cabin one. Here is a picture of the first two pieces put together. The next ten-stitch is not going to be as striking as the first, and that is because I will be using up bits of balls that I have from previous projects.

Both pieces are a decent size, which means I may be using more of my stash? That has to be a good idea, doesn't it? Back to the next section of the blanket. 

Oh, and it will be big enough to fit a queen size bed once it is finished.

This is so typical of me

 As some of you know, I am knitting a ten-stitch blanket, but I am also knitting a log cabin blanket. So ... I have decided why not combine the two? By that I mean knit a 'square' on the ten-stitch, and knit the log cabin to the same size, and then sewing,[or crocheting] the two together. Like squares, but different? Anyhow, I can visualize this and reckon it is gonna look quite something. Might even keep my interest, simply because it is a little different - and it is a good stash buster. Goodness knows I have enough, it will of course be done in 4-ply, as that is what I have the most of. As usual, pictures will follow, just give me a chance to get this log cabin to the right size.

Nothing new

 I've not cast on anything new to knit, which in itself is a surprise. Instead I have been working on some UFO's, which is a good thing. I had been working on my 10stitch blanket, mostly to show Mum how it was done. But, I've now gone back to trying to finishing a vest I bought wool for. I am trying so hard to be a good girl, and get some things finished, and not listen to all those patterns that keep calling out to me. They will just have to wait until I have a few needles to free up.

Yes, this is a short post, but I really just need to get some knitting, and reading done. My right hip has been so sore, and pain is so very tiring, it doesn't really leave much room for thinking clearly. Which is why my knitting is just simple - or what I consider easy. I suppose that is why I have the 10 stitch blanket on the go, it needs no thinking. 

I had such fun

This was such a fun project to knit. I love working with color, and this was right up my alley. It is a Kaffe Fassett pattern, called simply Striped Scarf. I have had fun picking out different combinations of colours for this and have already cast on for another one. I have blocked this one, but it will persist in curling. It annoys me, so much so that I have decided to make it a double sided project. Using different colours of course - hey, it's a good way of using up some of my stash!!!!!  and it is such a fun project. 

I had thought about folding it, and sewing up the long side, but didn't like the look of that. I felt all that beautiful colour was getting lost. Hence why I am making another one.