I'm knitting a jumper in self-patterning yarn and am quite pleased with the way its turning out. I've not knitted with one of these yarns before, mainly because they tend to have a high wool content which I can't cope with but I found Sirdar Crofter DK which is just 60% Acrylic, 25% cotton,15% wool. Its in a range of shades, this is Plaid.
I think he has a lovely face - what a smile!
I haven't done anything about these since March so time for a look at them.
1. Read 100 books - no problem with this, having more free time means I am already over 90.
2. Finish all my knitting projects - I haven't got too far with the new cardigan I was knitting, finding cable hard. I have made a sleeveless top though, to my own design, and am working on a jumper in self patterning wool which is looking nice.
3. Finish my tapestry - I did do a bit more of this but haven't got far.
4. Get to church regularly - I am becoming more and more involved in the methodist church, despite it being a bit frustrating at times!
5. Use my sewing machine - oh dear! The material I bought is still sitting in the cupboard, I really must do something with it.
6. Lose some weight - not a lot happened here but I am using my Wii to do keep fit and that is going well even if I haven't lost the weight.
7. Join a group or club - nothing to report here.
8. Read bible more - better but not great.
9. Get out to plays / music events more - I must get to something at the Exchange, sadly Martyn Joseph doesn't come here :(
10. Think seriously about career - well, I have given up my job and am currently unemployed. Now thinking about what exactly I want to do next, taking some time to figure out.
Today I have finished a top I both designed and knitted. It's not perfect but I'm feeling quite proud of myself!
