Monday, April 21, 2014

A FINISH, A START, AND A W.I.P.

I trust everyone had a nice Easter. I decided to take a bit of a break from here to focus on family.  

After two long years, I finally finished this pair of socks.  This is my first finish for Quarter 2 of the Finish Along. My original list is here


They are a perfect fit and will be a stocking stuffer next Christmas for one of my girls  : )


I've had a few knitting finishes lately so I've allowed myself some new starts. This lovely sock yarn by Kattikloo is hand dyed on Salt Spring Island right here in B.C.  The colour is 'Tender'


and this pale blue wool blend will be a double breasted coat


After getting home from our trip, I had one day in my sewing room so I worked on Cannery Row. I made most of the confetti blocks for section three.


It's actually longer than this, but you get the idea. I'm really liking all the bright solids with the grey.
Happy Monday!

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34 comments:

  1. LynneApril 21, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I like your knitting Carla. I have an eye toward making Christmas presents early this year, and a pair of knitted socks sounds like a great idea. The Kattikloo yarn is really pretty.
    Your Cannery Row quilt is looking fab, I really like the grey combined with the blue behind the flying geese blocks.
    Have a nice week!
    Lynne

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  2. KarenApril 21, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Lovely socks...I've been ignoring my knit projects lately. I had high hopes of a productive weekend until a sinus cold struck. I managed to attend Good Friday and Sunday services at church and that was about it...boo hoo. Oh well there is always this week!

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  3. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Nice knitting! I love the cannery row quilt, it's on my bucket list :) Yours looks great!

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  4. CatherineApril 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I love that green yarn! And love the quilt too

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  5. vintage greyApril 21, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Pretty and comfy socks! That is one reason why I want to learn to knit, to make socks! Gorgeous quilt!! xo Heather

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  6. Gramma QuilterApril 21, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Lots of juicy bits!!!! I too love how grey and orange go together. My color loves are changing. Love those knitting projects too!

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  7. PamApril 21, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    congrats on your sock finish and the salt spring wool looks amazing xo and i love you cannery row solids xo you do a LOT of good stuff ! xo

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  8. Sandra LouiseApril 21, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Love all of these, but especially the quilt!

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  9. 2 Good ClaymatesApril 21, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Those socks are totally fabulous Carla! I imagine they are more luxurious than store bought ones and probably last longer too. I wish I had the time to do all those cool knitting projects but I know is always a nice feeling to wear something you made yourself!

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeApril 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful knitting. Wow, I just LOVE that quilt!

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  11. MeganApril 21, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    What beautiful wool you are using. I love the colours in cannery row - it's looking great.

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  12. cockney blondeApril 21, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Loving all your projects, x

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  13. Teresa in Music CityApril 21, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Carla your socks look so comfy & warm!!! They will keep someone's toes very cozy this winter :) Love your new yarns! The "Tender" yarn looks so soft and such a beautiful color! Cannery Row is coming along very nicely - like you, I love those colors with the gray!!!!

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  14. SusanApril 21, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Lovely socks- both the finished ones and the pretty green ones! I love that quilt too!

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  15. Benta AtSLIKstitchesApril 21, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    All looking gorgeous!

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  16. KimApril 21, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Love your socks. I must knit some....I have never tried...are they easy?? Your Cannery Row is looking lovely, love your use of colours!!

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  17. KleepApril 21, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Tht quilt is beautiful. Love the grey and solids together!

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  18. Needled MomApril 21, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    I LOVE the colors of those socks and the quilt is going to be beautiful.

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  19. ipatchandquiltApril 21, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Gorgeous projects! Love the colours you are using!!!
    Esther

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  20. AnnabellaApril 22, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    I really love your solids quilt and those socks are gorgeous!

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  21. quiltmaniaApril 22, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Cannery Row is coming along nicely!

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  22. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 22, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Those socks look so warm and lovely! I love your cannery quilt, such an interesting design.

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  23. JulieApril 22, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    great socks! It's funny how some projects that are fairly small can sometimes take a while to finish up, but they were worth it in the end- such beautiful socks. I am in awe of the quilt layout at the end of the post- that is so stunning!

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  24. cockney blondeApril 22, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Thanks for your comment re the cardigans. The pattern was in an English mag 'Love Knitting' but its a Sirdar pattern (cropped cardigan), probably easier to get it that way. Hope that helps, x

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  25. Yvonne @ Quilting JetgirlApril 23, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    The bright colors with the gray are a delight! Congrats on your finish, too!

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  26. momijiApril 23, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Oooh--the quilt top looks really great, with such strong colors and patterns. Love the socks as well!

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  27. CharApril 23, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Nothing is better than hand knit socks! I love that quilt layout.

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  28. Janine @ Rainbow HareApril 23, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I love those socks - far too nice for a stocking filler they are a wonderful gift in themselves! I'm looking forward to seeing your other knitting grow. The tender is a gorgeous colour. And, Lastly, Cannery row is stunning. Those colours are perfect with the grey. Thank you for linking with Wool on Sundays :)

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  29. Anne / Springleaf StudiosApril 23, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    All your knitting is lovely and nicely photographed on the fabrics too.

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  30. ShaunaApril 23, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Love the knitting! Your Cannery Row quilt is really nice. Like the confetti blocks with the grey too.

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  31. Rene'April 24, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    I admire your ability to knit! Love seeing your knitting projects. Great quilt WIP you are working on. I'm not familiar with this pattern but am loving the bright colors against the gray.

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  32. Granny Maud's GirlApril 30, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Oooh. I like those finished socks. They look toasty.

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  33. CarlaApril 30, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Carla, your projects are always so great!

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  34. Katy CameronJuly 7, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Congrats on all your finishes!

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