End of another lockdown, another cast on, cross stitch update and a sewing finish

 On Monday 31 August Auckland came out of another lockdown.  This lockdown was level 3, so not quite as severe.  It is now mandatory to wear face masks on public transport and recommended to be worn in other public places.  I haven't been back to the gym yet as there have been a number of cases in a suburb close to my gym, so not feeling too comfortable going there.  However I did buy myself a spin bike, so I can happily watch some of the classes online and get my exercise in.

In July I sewed another pair of Love Notions Summer Caye pants.  This time I narrowed the legs a bit as I didn't want them as wide.  They are made out of drill from Spotlight.

I couldn't resist another cast on.  Skeinz had some Melilla from Cascade yarns come in that has an ombre effect,  It is a thick yarn so thought I could quickly knit a poncho and still get some wear out of it before it becomes too warm.  I am making the Minjia poncho, this is what it will look like

  

It is a versatile pattern as can be made in various yarns, has options for collar, cowl or turtleneck and can be knitted to whatever length you want.  Here is my progress so far.

I've just done a little bit more on the first of my socks.

Cross stitch progress round up.  First is Ornament Healing Rose

I'm just over half way on this.

The next 2 are screenshots taken from Pattern Keeper as they are both partially hidden on the QSnaps.  All the blank space is what still needs to be stitched.

First is Naida, top of her head is appearing.

Next is Cosmos, the tigers ear is appearing.

That's it for now.