Space Invaders Jersey!

Isn't this cute? This is the back of the jersey. The front will have a game shot with all the rows of space invaders and the rocket shooting them. I'm really pleased with how it is turning out.

Finished: Orange/Grey Jacket

Well the picture makes it look yukky so I'll have to take another with Preston modelling it. Finally finished it today - it's been a great project for taking time out on other more complicated projects (eg my socks and pink jersey). I've got 2 balls of wool left so I might make a beanie for Preston.

Project updates

No pictures today, but really just for my reference, here are my project updates:

Space Invaders Jersey: even though I have so many projects on, I couldn't resist starting a Space Invaders jersey for Preston. I've only done 2 rows, but I know it's going to be very cute!

Fancy Socks: nearly finished the first sock - it's half way along my foot so far.

Preston's orange/grey norweigan cardigan: completed the back and nearly finished one front. I've made the arms too long so I guess they'll roll up.

Pink jersey for me: I've done about 10cm which isn't bad considering that each row is several hundred stitches and increases every second row, and that each row includes the back, sleeves and front all in one go. Haven't worked on it for a couple of weeks now.

White crochet cardigan from last year: still haven't brought myself to figure out the sleeve transition, but once i get that sorted I can get it finished. One day.

My fancy socks - project update

Well the last picture I had of these socks was only the first round of pattern. Once I had completed that, my obsession was quelled temporarily and I finished a few other projects in the meantime. Now I am using the sock project as a complementary project to do alongside my other current big project - the pink long sleeved jersey (see here for the picture).

So, over the last week I have made MAJOR progress with my sock! Here it is so far. Of course you don't really get to see the detail in the lacework in this picture. The wool is coloured like this so it's quite fun to work with. And you know, for a perfect fit you have to actually knit it onto your foot as you go.

(kidding!)

I'm very pleased with these socks so far and can see the light at the end of the tunnel to its completion....although the downside is that I have to make another one quickly so i can wear them...

NEXT DAY UPDATE: well tonights knitting effort was quite difficult but progress is definitely happening. I've completed the heel and am not onto the foot section. I'll soon have a sock!

Preston's new winter jumper

The Preston 2007 Winter Jumper is complete! Made from Zhivago yarn, it feels really soft and silky almost. I have plenty of wool left over plus a few balls of other colours so I'll make a different jersey - maybe for next year, or maybe in a size down for a gift for someone or to keep for the future. I still have to add the little designs around the arm colour change.

Crocheted Jar of Vegemite

This is the one everyone has been waiting for! (not) Both the pattern and the jar are at www.blendy.etsy.com (but of course if you are a friend, i'll email you the pattern, or make you a set of breakfast foods for your birthday).

My favourite pink poncho

I think I made this when I was pregnant, I can't remember. Anyway, it's been the handiest poncho, nice and cuddly warm when it's too hot for a jersey. I made baby sized ones too that you can see on the next page I think.