Sunday, April 29, 2007

Let There Be a New Post Already

Just a quick post...April's done and so is on of my UFOs:



I can not believe I actually finished this! Thanks Kat!


Done


Done



And done.

The Mary Poppins Scarf, knit on size 10 needles with an unidentified worsted weight yarn bought long ago. I love this scarf :)

I also finished a few squares for Gracious Parcels Firefly



I bought this little "blocker" at my local grocery store for about $3 and it's perfect for blocking small items like these. I was a little pleased with myself for getting this.



All folded, it uses almost no space.






The squares are 7" each knitted from Encore Worsted, my favorite for this project as they need to be warm and washable. I've decided to use this ongoing project to learn and practice new stitches and some familiar favorites.

There's a contest over at Trek's! Just leave her a comment and spread the word! She's going for comments here, so get on over there and leave one!

22 comments:

Michelle Martino said...

Nice scarf Carol! You make Mary Poppins proud :)
and very innovative blocker I might add. Its nice to have friends of the higher intelligence level!! :)
Miles of Smiles coming your way....

Robin said...

I can't believe all those FOs!! See what a little turmoil in your job situation does for your knitting? I like the blocking board too.

Sonya said...

Beautiful scarf! And your blocking tool is wonderful. I need to get moving on my gracious parcels squares. I've been cranking out the Dulaan hats lately.

Anonymous said...

Great scarf - wish I knew what the unidentified yarn is :)

The blocker is very schmick indeed (is that a word?).

Anonymous said...

What a great idea for a blocker! I'm going to have to look for those!

and great projects, I'm going to look into them too!

Debi said...

Nice scarf Carol! Just what the heck is that thing when it's not a "blocker"?

hillary said...

Great colors in your Mary Poppins scarf. I like the blocker too. What do the unenlightened use it for? Just curious.

Roseann said...

I love your Mary Poppins Scarf! Doesn't it feel great to finish something? I appreciate your "blocker" info, it looks perfect, just what I need.

Anonymous said...

Always good to get another project finished!

Lucia said...

Beautiful scarf, and nice squares too! I love that virtuous feeling of finishing things. Maybe I will feel it myself again someday...

Anonymous said...

Wow, this scarf is so beautiful! Fantastic job! And yay for the blocker, this seems to be absolutely perfect!

Anonymous said...

Ooh, is that the sheep-in-the-city herringbone scarf? I made one of those, it was such a cool stitch pattern. You scarf looks lovely!

Anne P said...

Yay! An FO! And a very nice-looking one to boot. You go!

jenifleur said...

Hey, I have one of those sweater drying thingies. How come I never use it?

Anonymous said...

Are you ok babe? I know it's only been a week, but I made that coffee cake this morning and thought of you (especially when I saw that I forgot to add sugar to the recipe I sent you!).

barbp said...

I'm having a horrible time catching up with everyone. Your scarf is beautiful and I really like the blocker. How smart.

Hope all is well and the work transition stress is easing.

kaoticorchid said...

Hey, I hope that you get to feeling better!

Anonymous said...

Cool blocker, and cool parcels as well as other "done" projects.

Hope your spring is going well.

Best,
firefly

Michelle Martino said...

You've been TAGGED! Check out my blog for rules & regulations....This is gonna force you to make me a new post!
:)
love
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Carol, I hope you don't mind that I post this note on your blog. I couldn't find your email address.

I saw your comment about the blockers on cara's blog and wanted to let you know that I have a few new pairs posted for sale. And will have a few more in the next few days. If you want to add your email addy to my Notify List I'd be happy to let you know when I post new blockers. Just go to http://leggycreations.com/store/2007/04/12/notify-list/ and add your name to the list.

Kim in Oregon said...

TAG!

Come visit when you have a chance and see hwat you've been tagged for!

Anonymous said...

Just checking in - again!! Look at your tags - better get onto it Miss C. :)