English Adventure – Poppy Throw Progress Report 2

This week I have got back to the poppy version of the English Adventure throw.  There isn’t that much to do.  I have just got to knit the last few shapes to complete the 7^th row, add the 2 part shapes to complete the top, and finish the edging.

Yesterday, while I was knitting, I thought about how this design could be adapted for a scarf.  I could have a go at one to use up the left-over red and green yarn.  It could be used as a small sample project for those who would like to try the technique without the cost and effort of making a throw.

As the weather is still quite warm I decided it was an ideal time to wash the poppy throw that I knitted last year.  I used Noro Kureyon which becomes softer when it is washed.  I decided to be brave or reckless and put it in the washing machine on a cold wool wash.  It is OK.  It is also dry now.  Unfortunately while it was stretched out to dry – I thought: “Isn’t it lovely – I could make another one using different colours!”  I will add it to the list. 

I remember writing a list of things to knit at the beginning of the year – I think the only things I have finished - or even started – are those which were really works in progress rather than unfinished or new projects.  Nearly all of the new projects I have completed this year weren’t on the list!