Finishing touches

I love starting and finishing projects. When I start a new project I have so many ideas, so many possibilities, and while the project progresses, I get to try out those things out. It's great.

But when I finish them, I have this bittersweet feeling - Such a pity it's done already.... But hey, now I get to add those little details I wanted to, like buttons, edgings, some emboridery... And I also really enjoy sewing the ends. I like sewing, that's all :)

With this cute cardi, it was my first time ever making sleeves. I made the sleeves using dpns, and no sewing up was needed. It was quick and sweet. I also had such a great time choosing the buttons! I have simple, but tons of colorful buttons, so it's always fun when I get to use them. If you want to make this pattern, click here! The pattern it's not mine.

Also, my blanket is almost, aaaalmooost done.... I'm on the edging. And every round I complete, I get even more happy about the edge I choose - It's going to look great!!! Can't wait to show it to you all.

Love,

Tina :)

My Current WIP's

This past few days I've been working on two projects. One is a blanket, the other, a baby cardigan.

For the blanket I'm using the Victorian Lattice Square pattern - It's a beautiful crochet pattern, and I can't wait to start joining them together! I think this blanket will be a present for my mom - If she likes it, it's hers!

Then there's the baby cardigan I'm knitting. The pattern is called Linnie, and this is a very interesting knit. For some people this might be super easy - As this is my first time knitting a garment with more complicated construction elements, for me, it's all new - But it's been fun!

I'm using 100% cotton yarn - Very, very soft. The contrast color is this mix of white, pink and white - The main color is a pastel pink. I'm not sure about the buttons I'm going to use it yet, but I'm looking forward to choosing!

It's going to take a while, though. I've been having awful wrist pain... It sucks, but I'm trying to get better really quick, so no crafting for a few days... It feels like I'm losing something very important :( But, it means I have more time to think about colors, design elements and so on. There's always a good part! Even if that good part is more time to study :)

Love, Tina