I have been enjoying knitting these slippers from: Moonbeams and Applesauce: Rainbow Wool Elf Slipper Tutorial.
Even though I have not made as much progress as I wanted they are super easy to knit. I love that I can pick them up and down at will as I do other things with the children, they don't require lots of thought and I am enjoying the texture of the wool.
My other poor little gnomes are still awaiting completion in my work basket and I am sure feel quite neglected. Mossy Atlas is anxious for their company but is waiting patiently.
I have been using bamboo needles for my projects lately and LOVE the feel and texture as I knit with them. Has anyone else had this same experience with bamboo needles.
My reading this week is very sporadic. Picking up bits and pieces but I am loving the small bits and pieces from The Rhythm of Family: Discovering a Sense of Wonder through the Seasons.
My knitting and reading are hampered by my sewing of Autumn's Deb dress still but I am making slow but steady progress on it.
Hoping to stop by and see many of your projects this week!!
Blessings to you and your homes,
I also love bamboo needles, I have heard some negative things about them but all my experiences have been good!
ReplyDeleteI tried bamboo needles fairly early on when I started knitting (after hating metal ones) and love the way they feel warm in my hands. The only issue I ever have is that the tips tend to be quite blunt, which can be frustrating.
ReplyDeleteCute slippers. I like the earth tones. I like bamboo needles alright, but I love the Harmony wood needles at KnitPicks.com so they are my go-to needles. It seems like several of us are still reading Rhythm of Family. :)
ReplyDeleteI love our bamboo needles too, they feel warmer and softer to me. Your slippers look beautiful! I can't wait till you finish them. I'm making a pair for me this winter, although I think I may make them brown so I look a little more grown-up in my elf slippers: ) Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteI used to use bamboo too, but they make me too slow. So I can't stand them anymore, lol.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished dress Gae!
AS I have been sooooo busy witht he dress this week I am sorry not to visit all you knitting friends However thank you for taking the time to leave a comment this week and your experiences with the bamboo needles. Any ideas on how you sharpen those blunt tips would be appreciated too
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Gae