Fuzzy slippers

As predicted I finished the fuzzy slippers this afternoon. Total knitting time around 4 hours - I do love instant gratification LOL.

I used one strand of DK cotton chenille and two strands of the fuzzy yarn I got cheap from ebay. It worked out very well and I am happy with the result.

I intend to use the same three strands to knit up The Bear by Alan Dart for one of my (in my heart) nephews. I say in my heart because they aren't my nephews by blood and I'm making the distinction for the moment because my brother has just informed me that he and his wife are having their first baby - Yaaaaaaaaaaay!! Guess who is going to be knitting lots of cute baby stuff from now on LOL.

The laundry soap is done, I just have to grate and mix it up now then it's ready to use (costs me about 2p a wash and does a great job so its well worth the effort). If the revision pressure gets too much in the next week I may pick up the needles or just make a few batches of soap to keep my mind off it...

Keep your fingers crossed for me next Monday please.

Sewing frenzy

I've been on a bit of a sewing frenzy in the last few days even though I hate sewing. I also hate having so many unfinished (for lack of sewing) projects lying around too LOL.

First I have sewn up the sides on my felted slippers - I hated the way the flaps stuck out at the sides. I also darned and refelted them because I'd worn a hole in the sole because I wear them so much...

Next I put the handle on the swag bag, it's a bit floppy so before I put the lining in I am trying to decide if I should use some interfacing as well to make it less floppy.

Last but by no means least I have sewn all but the hood on my chunky sweater jacket and I should finish the hood this week :-)

I now need to go downstairs and make some laundry soap as my youngest has just given me a load of washing he has been hoarding in his room (typical 18yo) and I have no washing powder left LOL

My final exam is on the 15th so I will be busy studying next week and can't promise an update but I also have a new short project on the needles - some fuzzy slippers which will probably be finished by Monday so hopefully I will have time to post them on here

Bragging rights

Not knit or soap bragging I'm afraid but I just had to say that I got 98% in my Java assignment. Yay me!!!

It also looks like I might be able to make some soap again soon. I'm out of lavender and while I restock that I can make one of the other batches I want to try at the same time. I've just got to decide which batch I'd like to do most LOL.

Knitting wise I have only done a few rows on my curbing bag and one square but at least I haven't ground to a halt :-) Oh and of course I've added a few things to my Ravelry queue.

Now to start the next Java assignment...