As I said we are really trying to do a no spend/very very low spend month, so more yarn is out of the question.
I have made several yokes from aran scraps ready for when I can buy some large balls of aran. I don't really have plans for these jumpers m cardigans, except for one. Some may be gifts. I'm just keeping my hands busy really.
I've pretty much gotten as much as I can from my aran scraps now, so went hunting for a garment pattern for using up small amounts of dk, which wasn't grant squares. I found a free pattern online for a frida kahlo inspired top which looked both fun to make, and like something I would wear.
It has a bib crocheted in the round (or square) which I raced through, and then the back and sides are worked down in panels with, yes, a few, granny squares. In the pattern there are two designs of squares, 4 flowers and 6 hearts, but after making up the heart square I didn't think it was as nice as the flowers, so I am doing alternate coloured flowers. Actually I'm yet to find a heart design granny square pattern that both looks good and is easy enough to follow with consistent results. Maybe it doesn't exist?
Anyway, I'm enjoying this project and it should keep me busy for a week or so. Never underestimate the power of busyness as therapy. Or un-busyness in anxiety, depression and fear.
I have also found a free pattern for some straight children's trousers so am planning to make some bloomers for the girls similar to mine, and hit the jackpot this week when I found a bag of vintage curtains from our old house, which just didn't suit this one. I thought I'd rehomed them.
Stay busy
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