WIP – Patchwork Quilt - Anniversary Weekend Knitathon

Update on the knitting project 

For those who don’t know, this knitting project is a learning exercise from the Art of Knitting Magazine. With every issue I get a ball of wall and a pattern to knit a square – there are loads of other patterns as well, but will get to them later. I started off at issue 1 only being able to garter stitch – and slowly progressing from there 

Picture from thestitchsharer.com

Another mini project finished! Let me present you to my completed square 11.

Square 11 completed. Moss Stitch. With some accidental alterations at the end.

Not entirely sure what happened in the last couple of rows. Accidentally lost concentration and it became more of a ribbed style. Opps. But I think the 2 patterns combo really well and it’s thankfully at the edge so you wont see it much when it’s sewn into the blanket. Lesson: I am not a perfectionist. I like to learn lots quickly rather than slaving away over the one thing. But I will end up redoing this pattern again at some point (lesson – do this pattern in one sitting!).

The colour did grow on me. But I don’t foresee me choosing ever to buy this colour for any project unless requested for a gift project. Just to be completely clear.

My husband and I have gone away for the weekend to the Hilton in Reading. Really friendly staff and great food – we’re going to check out the spa facilities later! Last night we tried their cocktail menu. It’s all made from scratch by bar guys that know what they are doing. The long island iced tea and the mohito were both beautiful!

So I have had a very productive day. I’ve managed to make it down to the hotel gym this morning for a 30 minute run on the treadmill (although the cooked brekki that followed balanced out calories). The we’ve also managed  to make it down the the pool for a 30 minute swim.

In addition, I’ve also managed to finish off my 12th square. I love the pattern. It’s so simple to knit and looks really cute. Possible might look better in a colour other than white. But I’m sure this will be done at some point in the project.

So now I can get started on square 13.

It doesn’t show up that well in this picture, but the stripes are a bright blue and bright pink. So its going to look very vibrant.

I am loving the bright colour combo. I’m also starting to really love the stocking stitch.

I love the chequerboard stitch. It just looks awesome! Saw some great ideas of using this stitch on a larger scale for a blanket. Hmmm… project ideas…

Anyway, back to this project. This is the finished square 14

Looks cute in grey. Would love to try this in colour changing wool or with slightly chunkier wool.

So made a start of square 15.

Felt very pleased to get so close to catching up. Then this happened….

Suddenly I’m 4 squares behind again…. O well… knitting time!!

Finished square 15 
“Mock Rib Gartef Stitch Stripe Square”

I love this pattern. It’s  a beautiful combination of textures. It’s also not too difficult to knit. The biggy is making sure you start the P1, K1, P1…etc pattern on the right side 

Now onto the rest of the piled backlog of squares….

Square 16 – Port Banff rib square (White)

I like this pattern too. Much easier to knit as well. Only 2 rows repeated.

Yarn Addict Signing off

MrsKirstyHoll

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