26th January 2015 - Working the blanket

I've made great progress on the blanket. I'm close to having five repeats of my pattern done and I'm about half-way into my four ball of yarn. There should be plenty to get another repeat done and then work the separate top border. I was also thinking of knitting four leaves separate and sew them on it for a 3D effect.

This is how it looks at the moment (apologies for the bad picture, took it on my bed)

About three-quarters done. Another full-and a half repeats missing.

This is a close-up picture of the side border

Left border of the blanket. It has become a lovely detail on the blanket and the overall project is very quick to knit. Next time I might actually put in a border in the middle to break up the pattern a bit.

I hope to get most done tomorrow so I can start the border soon and have the whole project done for the weekend to give it a wash. Next, I have another pair of socks on the list and I have to find test knitters for the project. I hope to find a few volunteers. I might ask in work if they are interested.

Drove out late tonight to Lusk to help a friend with their car. Very short notice but I got the chance to drive a Nissan Almera. It's a nice car but I can't excuse the motor tax at the moment if I was to buy such a large car. I will stay with the Polo for the time being.

I was asked to cover a colleague's earlier shift tomorrow so I have to be in for 8:00am. Going to switch off the lights soon. A bit more internet stuff and then maybe I will add another line or so to my novel. I finally managed to find my voucher for my Kindle so I got another free book to read.

Yawn ...