Check-In Post October 5th 2021

[badly_knitted]

Hello to all members, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.

Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?

There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.


Today's Question: No question today.


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I now declare this Check-In OPEN!

Comments

[badly_knitted]

Shed arrived about 8.15, lots of pieces, but I can't see any instructions, or any screws, hinges, and stuff =/ Hoping they're tucked between two of the shed pieces.

Anyway, I've done my 12 rows on the sweater front, but just to prove that balls of yarn are not identical in length, I got 7 rows less out of the ball than I got from the one I used on the back. Had to start my final ball for the last two rows today *wibbles* I think I'll do two more pattern repeats before I return to working on the back, starting from the other end of the ball.

[wiseheart]

You have to build the shed yourself? Jeez, I'd get a nervous breakdown!
Good luck with the yarn, hopefully it will be enough to finish the sweater.

[badly_knitted]

It's the ultimate in flat-pack kits *grins* I won't be doing all the building myself though, I'll just help hold things in place. Most of the work will be done by my friend, and a neighbour from across the street who's offered to assist. They're both experienced shed builders. I can put together flat-pack furniture, but 8 x 6 foot sheds are a bit out of my league. I don't have enough hands, or enough muscle strength.

Thanks. It might be a bit shorter than I'd prefer, but I think I'll be okay.

[peaceful_sands]

I’m on the edge of my seat - it’s nail biting stuff this knitting 😉

Wishing you strength and determination for your shed building (and I sincerely hope that instructions and the necessary supplies are hiding somewhere not to obscure in that pile!)

[badly_knitted]

I know! *grins* It's a thrill ride.

Thanks! Most of the construction will be handled by two guys, mt friend and one of my neighbours, who are experienced in the art of building sheds. My job will be to help hold the bits in place and pass tools etc. Once it's built, I can take over, painting it with wood preserves, and kitting out the inside with the shelves I've bought.

[medievalrosalie]

I've built a shed, so if I can, you can! Hopefully you'll have enough nice weather to get it up without rain!

[badly_knitted]

It's 8 x 6 feet, I'm 5 feet nothing, skin and bones, and no head for heights, so while I usually put together flat-packs with no problems, I'm leaving most of the work to two big, strong men. I'll hold bits in place, but they can do all the heavy lifting and fastening together. I know how to delegate ;)

[smallhobbit]

Glad the shed arrived without having to wait most of the morning - how fun building it!

And good luck with the sweater.

[badly_knitted]

Thanks! I'm not handling the actual building, it's too big and heavy for me, but I'll be there to assist.

I think I should be fine yarn-wise as long as I'm sensible.

[medievalrosalie]

Oh I hope the shed bits are there! How annoying for you if they aren't!

And 12 more rows. Wow. You're doing so well!

[badly_knitted]

They were, but the instructions aren't the clearest, which is hampering construction. We'll get there in the end.