Knit One Quilt Too

Back to the crumbs

I've been working on the crumb quilts again recently.  The blocks above are the lightest of the crumb blocks that I made in my marathon a few weeks ago.  I'm having fun putting the puzzle together and finding extra strips to make things match up.  I'll probably keep playing with the arrangement until it's put together.  Here's another possibility.

Meanwhile, last week I made good progress on this crumb quilt.  I like the red sashing and blue intersecting squares.  I think I'll add more red for a border.  This one is a bit more controlled than the one above.

I still haven't forgotten that I wanted to make a crumb quilt with cheddar borders.  I have another set of blocks that I have planned to use with the cheddar.

We marveled at the eclipse of the moon last week.  There are lots of better pictures of it out there, but I was impressed that my little camera got anything at all.  There was a perfect view right from our courtyard.

It was another busy weekend.  We finally had Chloe's pool party for her birthday (Chloe decorated her cake so it would be just right) and last night was Mom's Night Out.  This time I got to learn something from some of the other talented moms.  We did beading and I repaired a bracelet and also made a pair of earrings and a bracelet to match.  It was a lot of fun and the food was excellent once again. 

I started a new sock yesterday.  I needed a totally plain vanilla one to carry around.  I've been working on my Jaywalkers, but even that simple pattern gets screwed up if I'm talking to people.  I've also been working on Rogue!  It's really coming along now.  I'm on the hood now, sleeves all done.  When the hood is done I will only need to sew the sleeves in.  I can't wait!    

Fever Pitch

Well, I managed to make good on my promise to Rogue and I think she's digging it!  I finished the back and am working on patterning around the neck.  One thing I didn't mention is that, while I do love this yarn, the color (Enamel) is quite a bit darker than I had planned on.  For me it's like knitting black yarn and it really requires good light.  It's a good bit darker than it shows in the photo. 

However, I managed to work on it while hubby watched the Red Sox last night.  Now I understand why Stitch n' Pitch games would be popular.  You can really get a lot done during a baseball game.  Last night's game really was more exciting than almost any baseball game I've ever watched (not very many, mind you) so I got into it by the end.  Now, you may ask, why would we be interested in the Red Sox and the reason is, both my hubby and I grew up in MA and his whole family is still there.  It's a point of pride for my husband and he needs to be able to discuss it with his family, don'tcha know!

Anyway....we are having the most amazing Indian Summer this week, just days after that bit of snow we had last week.  It was so nice I had to take my (handknit) socks off and spread my tootsies out in my Birkies.  I took the kids to the park for photos with the fall leaves.  The park employees were rather too diligent in picking up the leaves and actually asked us to leave after the photos so they could clean up!  Luckily, we got what we came for.

 

Now the snow is here

We got our first snowfall last night and woke up to this pretty sight!  It got me thinking about Rogue again.  I love the pattern, adore the yarn and can't wait for it to be finished, so what's stopping me?  I've got so many WIP's that I wanted to finish first.  Wouldn't it be a shame if another winter went by without my Rogue to warm me? 

Here's where she stands now.  I've got most of the back done and the part of the front that is knit in the round.  I also have most of one sleeve done and have started the second sleeve.  I have the patterning around the neck edge and the hood to do.  I think I'll get going on Rogue amidst all the rest and see how far I can get.