Heathwitch’s Stitchcraft

A very crafty post…

I celebrated not one but two knitting finishes this week! They’re from the same pattern, but using different shades of yarn — in this case, it’s Sirdar Bigga, on 15mm and 12mm needles. Nice and big and chunky, and quick to do. The first one is for me, knitted in shade numbers 693 (black) and 692 (cranberry). The second was a gift, and was knitted in shades 699 (bracken) and 697 (tundra). The only other difference between them is that mine has a shorter strap.

I even enjoyed finishing them up, too — which now makes a grand total of four knitted finishes since I re-discovered knitting in February. Given the amount of other stuff I do, I don’t think that’s half bad. Whoo! :-)

And now on to the cross stitch… I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but looking back over past LJ entries it seems I always pick this long-running WIP up again around this time — maybe because it’s so seasonal. Anyway, it was just over a year ago when I was last working on Autumn, and so here’s where I am now:

Did I mention how much I really like this piece? Makes me drool for its three companion pieces, but $deity knows where I’d find the time to stitch those even if I did splurge on them. :p

Cross Stitch and Knitting

Knitting tonight was fun with lots of giggles and sharing of souls. It was the first time I’ve been for the last few weeks, so it was a great thing to be able to go back and enjoy myself. I ended up feeling very confused by what was/is on my needles though, so ended up cross stitching instead for a while. I’m currently working on a backlog of WIPs that have been outstanding for some time, so hopefully I will have something finished soon.

I also picked up some new patterns for a knitted cardigan and a tunic, but I will try and restrain myself from buying more yarn until I’ve at least depleted some of the current stash! LOL … :p