Progress on more string blocks.  There's one more under the sewing machine needle.  For the first lot, I  was string piecing three at a time.  That worked pretty well and it felt like they were moving along nicely and I could see my progress.  This time, I string pieced all ten at a time (snipping after two, so I didn't get into a tangled mess).  Never again!  It felt like time stood still.  Which it didn't.  Just felt that way.

So when the junk mail arrived yesterday, I cut part of the Foodlion catalog into 4 1/2 inch squares for some bender blocks. (They're leader and ender blocks, but less of a mouthful to say.)  That way, I can feed through just a couple of the big blocks through, which will be much more manageable.  Plus, there will eventually be a mini string quilt made from the large ones scraps.  Win, win. 😊

There's just a side seam and a sleeve to attach to the oversized jumper.  That should be finished by the end of the weekend.  I enjoy matress stitch, so it doesn't feel like a chore.  After that a quick bath and it will be tucked away until the cold weather.

The grey Fitted Cardigan by Jo Sharp is next.  There's a little more to do with this one, as the button/neck band has to be knit on after the pieces are sewn together.  

The current jumper had a bit of a pause, as I was considering knitting plain sleeves, instead of with lace, as I wasn't sure if I'd get cold with holey sleeves.  After considering all the options, I decided to knit the lace, as if necessary, it can be a cooler weather jumper.  

The lace pattern is fairly simple, but I will still need to pay attention to it.  That means I need to cast on something simple with one or of the yarns from the Santa Sack.....or maybe 3. 😉