Craft Wrap-Up

[tchwrtr]

One way in which I distract myself in times of stress is to craft. This week was stressful. So craft I have.

Quilting

• Mystery Quilt: pieced the center of the top. I'm still over this piece, and have been ignoring the fiddly piecing that has to happen.
• Surprise Quilt not on the list! I've picked up the piecing for my son's quilt. If I keep this up

Comments

[capi]

Is it Q&A time?

What is a baktus? And what did James pick out for his quilt? Wanna see! Lime green tank? ORANGE top? What's going on over there??!! LOL My goodness, woman, I need to keep a sharper eye on you! Actually, i'd love to see some pics of your stuff, even if you are in "ignored" stage for much of it. Only, that would make MORE work for you. So you know, i hesitate to ask. ((((( hugs ))))) LOVE YOU! <3

[tchwrtr]

I know! PEEEKCHURES! I'll see what I can do.

A Baktus (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baktus-scarf) is a simple pattern for a scarf (mine's got enough depth in the center to be called a shawl). You weigh your yarn, knit with an increase on one side until you have knit half of the yarn (by weight), then decrease back down to four stitches, and cast off.

Mine is a striped version with two skeins of yarn, and because half of that yarn is handspun and handspun isn't known for being consistent in size (and thus weight), I'm hoping I spun it even enough that I've got enough to go to the end. If not, the ends will both be bright blue.

[capi]

Knitting by weight, what an interesting concept! You know, i have not knitted in too long. I remember vaguely, but not *really* how to cast off. *sigh* Kinda scary, that.

Not scary!

[tchwrtr]

It's a skill, that's all. I used to know a lot more Spanish than I do now, too. Also a skill, but one I've not exercised much in ages.