It has been quite a low key day today.
After getting the extra yarn, I had a good think and, because now I had enough, undid what I had done because I decided I really hadn't made it wide enough. That was a bit of a pain but I'm very glad I did it because it will be loads more useful now.
Doesn't the edging look nice? I really like it. It looks very like a knitted rib from a distance.
It's so nice to have something to pick up when I sit down of an evening (or during the day) - I feel less 'guilty'. 😉
It is going to take ages to get it finished but, apart from sewing in the few ends from starting a new ball, it'll be all finished.
Did you know undoing crochet (and knitting, I think) is called 'frogging'. I didn't until a few weeks ago when I heard someone use the word on a YouTube video.
I looked it up.
So now I know. You're never too old to learn!
OK, so - today.
It started with an online SET class. The connection was shocking the sound broken and the picture pixelated and I almost gave up but, while I was out of rhythm and didn't necessarily change movements in time, I did it and I put in lots of effort today (readers of my other blog will know why)
So that was good.
The coffee and chat with Chris didn't happen as she and Steve were asked if they could look after their grandson for a few hours. Of course - no choice! So I grabbed myself a coffee, picked up my knitting and caught up with a few YouTube channels until breakfast.
I got housework done and now my bedroom is fit to sleep in again. And that's about it really so I will say good night, pleasant dreams and see you tomorrow. xx
Frogging is also used for 'mishaps' in cross stitch! It's a pain, it happens and we live to tell the tale. You've had a busy day, so sleep well. 😀
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I will. Isn't it funny how one sleeps much better in a clean and tidy room than a messy room? I do, anyway! xx
DeleteWow, that's amazing progress on the blanket. I didn't know that about the term
ReplyDelete' frogging ' - thanks for the info.
Alison in Wales x
When I first heard it, I got what it means because of the context but I rather love the little story behind it. xx
DeleteLovely blanket-such a gorgeous pattern and calming colour. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI love it too. It's what you might call a 'squishy' stitch and it's going to be lovely and warm come the colder months. xx
DeleteYes, it's a great saying ... I also like 'tink' for undoing a few rows (knit backwards) Like the look of the blanket, it seems to be growing fast. At first glance the border looks like it's fringed.
ReplyDeleteI like 'tink' very much.
DeleteSo it does - attractive. xx
I love that blanket and was wondering how you knitted the rib edging... clever you it really does look like it's knitted. I'm making the most of a decent signal to catch up.on comments.
ReplyDeleteI just followed the pattern - I think it is clever too; it's 'ribbed' by stitching into the back of the stitch below rather than through.
DeleteNice to 'see' you here again. xx
That is very pretty, colours and texturely, and the stitches look so neat.❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue. I'm really enjoying it. xx
DeleteI love the blanket, the colours and the stitches. I've done crocheted ribbing before and it required making the strip of ribbing, and then turning it to start the rest of the pattern. It sounds like this is done differently. BTW, what is the stitch you're using for the main part of the blanket? It looks very unique.
ReplyDeleteI knew what frogging was...heaven knows I do it often enough, but not the history behind the term. It makes sense. :)
Here's a link to the online pattern.
Deletehttps://www.windingroadcrochet.com/spice-market-fall-crochet-blanket/
Ad if you go back to my Sunday 15th's post, there's a link there to the YouTube video.
It really is very easy.
xx
A lovely looking blanket. The colours are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is gorgeous, and I love your colour choices. Thank you for explaining the term frogging. I have often wondered how it came about. Xx
ReplyDeleteBlanket is looking lovely and worth the 'frogging' :-)
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