The knitting marches on, albeit slowly. However, today I am going to share a bit of a preview about my 2018 Stitching Project, which will begin on December 21 and I am taking a bit of license from Vivaldi and borrowing his Four Seasons. There will be four much larger stitching projects; Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. And, while they will still be free-hand stitching – no drawing out of my design, the season of stitches will all be the same motif, but will change color as the season does.
I have also been wondering how handspun yarn would work to use for stitching, so I have been playing with some fiber to create some “crayons” to stitch with. I will test this out before hand to see how I like it. I am not the best at spinning super fine yarns, so I am not sure that this will work as I am envisioning it. But, I am going to do some experimenting swatching and see what it looks like over the weekend and I will share my results back here on Monday.
Now, how about some links???
- A Lopi Tote and it is a free pattern!
- Sheepy Mittens and you will find the kits here!
- Oh.My.Gosh! This is the cutest thing ever!! Adella Skirt
- Knit/Wit has a new sock pattern!
- Dragoste is Ysolda’s last Knitworthy knit.
- Northeast Kingdom – a great way to use up bits of yarn!
- For Pug lovers everywhere!
- Port Washington sweater and pants! LOVE!!
- Michele Wang’s Wool Studio Collection is lovely.
- Ninety Degrees is perfect for this Thirty Degree weather we are having!
That is all I have for this week, have a great weekend – stay warm! I will see you back here on Monday!
I can’t wait to see how this stitching with handspun plays out!
Oh, my, those are gorgeous colors!!
I’ve thought often of stitching with handspun, but the logistics have kept this in the “it would be nice” column. So anxious to see how it works out for you!
I’ve got a baby to knit for after the first of the year…thanks for that Port Washington link! Have a great weekend Kat!
Ooooh….loving your “crayons”!!!
I am never going to knit all of the things! Love the Elodia Socks. My semi-granddaughter is named Elody. Maybe her mom needs those socks–they live in Alaska. 🙂
I love your fiber crayon idea and colors and can’t wait to see your 2018 stitching project!
Your 2018 stitching project sounds fascinating! Love your fiber crayons. XO
YOur links are very fun. Thanks for the ideas
your ideas for next year’s stitching project look and sound wonderful. I can’t wait to see how the hand-spun stitches up! great links – as always! – and I wish I had a little girl to knit that skirt for ..it’s adorable!
Beautiful array of colors. Happy weekend!
You stitching idea for next year sounds perfect. I’d hoped you would continue to stitch in 2018 and you’ve found a new way, a unique way to continue the process.
Oh, I am eager to see your 2018 Stitching Seasons come to pass…brilliant idea and love the ” crayon ” concept. 2018 can’t come too soon! Stitch on…
Cheers~
I think you are a wonderful spinner and whatever you create will add beauty to your stitching. I love the idea of four seasons 🙂