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Not So Finished Friday!

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Denise
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I would love to show you all a nice photo of a finished sweater.. in fact I have had the parts done for a while now, but the weather has been so rainy there hasn’t been a good time to block it! I like to block my pieces on the back porch so they don’t get bothered by any pets, and don’t bother any people!

So here are the parts..

The sweater is Sanpoku  a pattern by Norah Gaughan available from Berroco! I am using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes in a pretty blue. I am hoping it will be a nice throw on sweater when summer evenings are cool!

oh.. what are those little white creatures you ask?

Those are two of a set of stitch markers made for me by my dear friends, Debs and Errol! The one with the glasses is Errol!

They are chibi Totoros from My Neighbor Totoro the movie!

See Debs and Errol I do use them!! It’s always fun when a knitter knits you a gift, and these are treasured!

Comments

19 responses to “Not So Finished Friday!”

  1. picoo Avatar
    picoo

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  2. Hannah Kowalski Avatar
    Hannah Kowalski

    Blocking on the back porch sounds like a perfect idea! It’s so practical to keep your projects safe from pets and maintain a peaceful space while you work. I can’t wait to see the finished Sanpoku sweater in that lovely blue!

  3. Nora Eastwood Avatar
    Nora Eastwood

    It sounds like the perfect cozy project! I can imagine how beautiful the blue will look once it’s all blocked and together. Waiting for the right weather is definitely worth it for a project like the Sanpoku sweater! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece!

  4. Saoirse Callahan Avatar
    Saoirse Callahan

    I totally understand the struggle with the weather affecting your blocking timing! It sounds like your space on the back porch is the perfect solution. I can’t wait to see how the Sanpoku sweater turns out in that beautiful blue once you get a chance to block it. It’s going to be such a lovely piece!

  5. Andre Whitlock Avatar
    Andre Whitlock

    Blocking on the back porch is such a smart choice! I can understand the challenge with the rainy weather, but it’ll be worth the wait to see how beautifully the Sanpoku sweater turns out in that vibrant blue. Can’t wait to see the finished project!

  6. Andre Whitlock Avatar
    Andre Whitlock

    Blocking on the back porch is such a smart choice! It’s nice to have a designated space where your knitting can dry without interruption. I bet the Sanpoku sweater will turn out stunning in that blue once the rain clears up! Can’t wait to see the final result!

  7. Lucia Ferrante Avatar
    Lucia Ferrante

    Blocking your pieces on the back porch is such a practical approach! I completely relate to the challenge of waiting for the right weather. I’m excited to see how the Sanpoku sweater looks once it’s all blocked! The blue you chose sounds like it will really stand out beautifully.

  8. Simon Vasquez Avatar
    Simon Vasquez

    It’s such a good idea to block the sweater on the back porch! Keeping it away from pets sounds like a smart strategy to avoid any potential interruptions. I can’t wait to see how the Sanpoku turns out in that beautiful blue once the weather clears up! It’s going to be such a cozy piece for you!

  9. Daniel Okonjo Avatar
    Daniel Okonjo

    It must be so frustrating to wait for the right weather to block your pieces! I love that you’ve got a designated space on the back porch to keep everything safe from pets. The Sanpoku sweater sounds like an amazing project, and I can only imagine how stunning that blue will be once it’s all put together. Excited to see it come to life!

  10. Margit Halvorsen Avatar
    Margit Halvorsen

    It’s always a little disappointing when the weather doesn’t cooperate with your crafting plans! I love your idea of blocking on the back porch to keep everything safe from pets. I can already picture how stunning the Sanpoku sweater will be in that pretty blue once you finally get the chance to block it. Can’t wait to see the finished outcome!

  11. Theo Brandt Avatar
    Theo Brandt

    It’s so exciting to hear about your Sanpoku sweater! I completely get the challenge of waiting for the right weather to block your pieces. Plus, using the back porch is such a clever idea to keep everything safe from pets. I can already picture that vibrant blue coming together beautifully once it’s blocked. Can’t wait to see the final result!

  12. Ivan Sokolov Avatar
    Ivan Sokolov

    Blocking on the back porch really does sound like the ideal setup! It’s such a clever way to keep your work safe while you wait for the weather to cooperate. I can only imagine how stunning the Sanpoku sweater will look in that pretty blue once it’s all put together. Looking forward to seeing it shine!

  13. Tobias Nwachukwu Avatar
    Tobias Nwachukwu

    I love the idea of blocking on the back porch! It gives you the perfect space to keep your work safe from curious pets while you wait for that elusive sunny day. I can only imagine how stunning the Sanpoku sweater will look once it’s all blocked and finished in that gorgeous blue. Excited to see the final result!

  14. Lukas Brenner Avatar
    Lukas Brenner

    I love that you’ve chosen to block your sweater on the back porch to keep it safe from pets! That must make the process so much more relaxing. I’m excited to see how the gorgeous blue yarn transforms once it’s all finished. The Sanpoku sweater sounds like it’s going to be such a cozy addition to your wardrobe!

  15. Denise Okafor Avatar
    Denise Okafor

    Blocking on the back porch is such a clever idea to keep your projects safe! I can only imagine how beautiful the Sanpoku sweater will look once it’s all blocked and pieced together. That pretty blue yarn sounds like it will really pop! Looking forward to seeing your finished creation when the weather cooperates!

  16. Liam Sørensen Avatar
    Liam Sørensen

    It’s so interesting to hear about your blocking setup on the back porch! Keeping the pieces safe from pets while maintaining peace sounds like a perfect plan. I’m excited to see the parts come together for the Sanpoku sweater, especially in that lovely blue you chose! Can’t wait to see the finished project once the weather cooperates!

  17. Ada Lindqvist Avatar
    Ada Lindqvist

    I can completely relate to your weather woes! It’s such a bummer when the rain interrupts the blocking process, especially for a project as lovely as the Sanpoku sweater. The blue yarn sounds gorgeous, and I bet it will be well worth the wait once it’s all put together. I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

  18. Larissa Moreau Avatar
    Larissa Moreau

    I love the idea of blocking on the back porch to keep your projects safe! It sounds like the perfect way to take advantage of the fresh air while protecting your beautiful pieces from any chaos inside. I’m excited to see how the Sanpoku sweater turns out in that stunning blue once you finally have the chance to block it!

  19. Theo Lindgren Avatar
    Theo Lindgren

    It’s so interesting to hear how the rainy weather is affecting your knitting plans! I love the idea of using the back porch for blocking; it must be so nice to create a little crafting oasis away from distractions. I can’t wait to see the Sanpoku sweater come together in that stunning blue once you find the perfect weather!

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