November came and went quickly, probably because I was away for 2 weeks at my daughter's.... grandchildren zap your time and energy for sure, but then I wouldn't have it any other way! Somehow I still managed to make progress with my goals.... here’s what I managed! ..... (for a lowdown what my Crafting Goals were for the year, see my blog post Crafting Goals 2025)
For quilting: A new flower block every month
Achieved! November's flower block is a Daphne Flower. I made another non-pink flower, although it could have been pink.
For Knitting: A Challenge to complete my 25 for 2025 list. Here is the challenge: Knitting/Crochet 25 for 2025 challenge
More crossed off!
This month, I managed to cross off three more categories:
- #16 Deep Pattern Stash
- #21 Use Beads
- #24 Lace-weight pattern
Other than my epic project, which is more than 3/4 completed (so technically crossed off), I have completed the entire list.
My lace-weight beaded shawl
....and my Deep Pattern Stash: Bejewelled. This shawl includes beads and uses my hand-spun yarn too, so it is nice to complete an entire project with hand-spun. This one needs a good blocking and now my lace-weight shawl is done, I'll get to it!
For Spinning: 5 grams of roving each day all year
More achieved
More spinning completed this month.... but because I was away, I had to leave the plying until I arrived home again. I finished the bobbin I started last month and decided to spin a pink and green roving to go with it. I'll add this leftover tan to the ply as well. Should be a nice combo!
For Crochet: A temperature blanket
November is done!
Some cooler nights because I was down south (see the grey surrounded squares) Just one month left to go!
Toy Making: A gnome challenge by Sarah Schira (one every month).
11th Gnome Completed!
November's gnome was a new gnome by Sarah Schira and I just had to make it. This one is called Gnoel. I love the colorwork, don't you? This may well be my favorite!
Embroidery: Make a small Redwork ornament each month.
Procress!
I started stitching my redworks into decorations. I changed them from the instructions to add beads around the outside. I've completed six so far.
