I haven't done much Swedish weaving lately because I've been busy selling some jewelry on Marketplace. These 3 runners were finished a few weeks ago but I just finished off the fringe the other day.
The first one is a new pattern (for me) called "Triple Diamonds" by Valerie Zhiha and very easy to follow but I had to reduce it's size to conform to the table runner. I also created my own border. The fabric is light beige monk's cloth and the yarns used of Caron Simply Soft in chartreuse and I Love This Yarn in shophop, a bright and happy variegated yarn.
The second runner "Lacey" by Christine Allan using Ikea's end run fabric in grey/black and I Love This Yarn in chartreuse. Again, I had to shorten the pattern and I did add my own border.
The third runner is another piece of the Ikea end run fabric in grey/black and I used a variegate turquoise yarn from Caron's Simply Soft. The pattern is Christine Allan's "Fall Melody". I shortened it and created my own border.
I really wish my eyesight was better because I do love the look of the dark fabric but don't use it often simply because it's hard on my eyes.
Well, on to the next project. I'm very thankful that I have these hobbies to turn to since I'm stuck home most of the time. Covid has changed my life..only socialize with my family and I don't go out much, even order my groceries online from Walmart and just go over to pick them up. I can't imagine how people are handling the isolation unless they have indoor hobbies.
Just a note: I choose to make table runners instead of full sized afghans because I've gifted every one I made to family and friends. I've found that buyers won't pay a decent price for the afghans because here in Canada, especially, people aren't familiar with Swedish weaving and don't understand how long it takes to complete an afghan. I also have a bit of attention deficit disorder and like to see a finished product quickly so the table runners suit me just fine.
