Where knitting, crochet, other crafts and life come together...sometimes.
This has been a busy, crazy year so far. Everything has blossomed and gone wild. Life was supposed to be lazier now, but it is not. I have lots of projects still going. Nothing is done.
I am currently working on my Milk Run Shawl, in a lovely lavender shade of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted. I should probably be working on something else, like a dragon, socks, one of the many blankets or sweaters I have started, but for now, a shawl it is.
Spring has sprung, finally. More like summer lite, as we usually bypass spring here in Georgia. I managed to get startitis, and am swatching for a top for myself. I chose Buttercup, as it would be something different. I ordered yarn, since digging through my stash is not the easiest (being packed in boxes in a storage unit).
Recently, I have been book-obsessed. That works, as my children reap the benefits. I have bought a couple of boxes of books, and am reading on my own and to my children. I have also been working on embroidery pieces. I bought one yesterday (see picture below). I haven't decided yet what to do, but have lots of options.
Spring is in the air!
I still have not finished anything. I did recently make more progress on Little Man's dragon. I am up to about row 15 on the body. Last weekend was a mess, which was good and bad. The bad news was our car's transmission went out. The good news was we found a new (to is) vehicle that will comfortably fit us all.
This one was financed, with a decent down payment. Not a perfect scenario, but definitely better than not having any vehicle. We are still trying to see if the old one can be fixed reasonably. Having two vehicles would be helpful.
In other events, ever start off thinking something was a good idea, and it was at the time, but then after it was all over, you realize it wasn't such a great idea? Yeah, I just did that. Being frustrated and depressed affects your judgment. Don't allow yourself to purchase self-help coaching during that time. I haven't finished all the "bonus" material, but it was not worth what I paid. Encouragement is great, but you shouldn't have to pay for it.
I am trying to just keep working on things. Every step forward seems like minor progress, and once in a while I move back instead of forward. I keep trying though.
Measuring or limiting what I am eating is having a slow, but positive affect. I may not really be losing any weight, but my acid reflux has diminished. I plan on pushing forward with eating smaller more frequent meals and drinking more water.
Making has been taking a backseat to many other activities. It seems this month everything is happening all at once. Spring and winter are battling for control, and life is busy. Nothing has been completed yet, but still I push forward. Staying positive at times is difficult, but faith and trust persevere.
I now have finishitis. Startitis is when you want to start a bunch of projects, so finishitis is when you want to finish a bunch of projects. The problem is, finishing is a lot harder than starting.
Up first, I think: the Ice Queen cape. It is close to being done anyway. I went looking for the second skein, only to realize that this WAS the second skein. It really is close to being done. I just need to finish it.
Sometimes you need or want a quick project, just for yourself. Enter the Copy Cat C.C. beanie. I thought it would go nicely with my cowl. I think it will be done by Valentine's Day.
It has been a while since I posted, because the past two weeks have been crazy. I started teaching again, my doctoral classes started, my Biblical counseling track started, and I have started preparing for the Ladies' Retreat at our church. Not to mention all the issues our church has had. Our pastor and music minister left, some of the members who held positions have left, and there are lots of holes to fill. So between external factors and regular cooking/cleaning/homeschooling factors and last week's insane weather causing sinus issues, I haven't been able to do much crafting. I am about a quarter done with my Woodland blanket. It sounds like a lot, but considering that it is supposed to be almost done, it really isn't. My V-neck Boxy is still waiting, and I have a sleeve done on Little Man's birthday sweater. I still have not wound the yarn for that yet. I hope to catch up a bit after February with knitting and crochet goals. My reading goal is off to a good start - I have already read 2 books this year. I have at least 2 more to read before next week (they are short). But books are books.
Ever have those days when things feel like they are spiraling at an increasing speed and you are just trying to hang on for dear life? Yeah...that has been me over the past 3 days. There have been all kinds of things that have popped up, most are temporary, but all seem to be immediate. Things like:
1) Our pastor left. That may seem inconsequential, but his wife was the music minister. So we have 2 holes to fill, but it was more than just preaching and music on Sunday morning. It was a partnership with the elementary school, choir practice and special music, church meetings and keeping the calendar, and a million other little jobs they did.
2) A women's retreat at church. Again, it may seem irrelevant, but I am coordinating it. And our speaker fell through.
3) Spring semester at the local college started. I knew this was coming, and have been looking forward to it. However, I have had less time to prepare than I would have liked due to the holidays.
4) I took an ingenious idea to get my doctorate and start it this year. Not a big deal, until I got talked into starting it sooner than expected because of a scholarship opportunity.
5) At our last church, there was a Biblical Counseling course they did, and I wanted to participate but never had the time or money. Now after reaching out about the books used, I was offered an opportunity to get it at a fraction of the cost and online, so the timing was flexible.
6) Hubby and I found an apartment complex that we may be able to afford with assistance. I also discovered a program for helping families like ours purchase a home.
All of these things mean my time is super limited, even more than normal. I am still homeschooling my children, and both my older children are in book clubs. That is good and bad - another obligation, but I get some semi-free time. I know I should say no more, but once the initial panic calms down, I think I can handle it. My brain can process small bits at a time. I have to plan the work and work the plan. And stay on top of it all, which small steps can accomplish.
I am back to working on my V neck Boxy. I got the back and both fronts done, and have joined the body. All I have to do is knit. And knit. And knit.
It should be great for knitting while watching TV, although I am trying to watch less and read more. My next major project is a sweater for Little Man. I have the yarn, but still have to wind it. Guess what is on the list for tomorrow?
I started another crochet project, because I had some of the yarn and am having a great time with the blanket.
I pulled out the Mandala yarn from Lion Brand that I bought for Little Man. His birthday is Saturday, and he will be 11. Can you believe it? Eleven already. He is as smart as ever, picking up some sarcasm like a good boy, and has a terrific sense of humor.
I asked him about a sweater for his birthday, and he still wants one. It won't be ready for Friday, but I will make one. I also have a dragon to make for him. A big one, with enormous wings. This year will be more fun stuff, and not so much about Christmas. I still have a sweater for me and some socks, 2 unicorns and blankets for the girls, several books to read and at least one shawl for me. That should keep me sufficiently occupied this year, don't you think?
I have been working on the Woodland Stripe blanket, in the Cozy Stripe colorway. I am using the stripe sequence from the Cozy blanket, which means I have all my colors lined up. There has been a little extra planning, as the Woodland blanket pattern has 117 stripes, and the Cozy blanket only has 90. So, how am I dealing with this? Simple - I am repeating the first sequence (about 16 colors) and I did the first color for the starting row and rows 2 and 3.
Another change I have made is with color changes. Most of the time, the directions read "end with dc, change to new color, ch 3." I change the color at the top of the last dc (or sc, whichever stitch it is), and then chain 3. I also catch the ends under the next row.
Catching the ends makes weaving them in a bit easier. I will also finish weaving them in section by section.
The colors are not as bright as I imagined, which is nice. I thought they would look more vibrant, almost neon or day glow, but they are actually more subdued. It looks really good.
I did finish my Veronika, and have worn it. I really need to get a picture of it on, but maybe I can do that later.
I started a blanket. It is coming together nicely, when there is not a user error in the pattern.
I have also finished one book! I am one book closer to my goal! I hope read at least 9 more. I have 7 that I have started, and if I can finish those, my goal of 15 will be easy.
I am working towards my goals quickly. I am getting school all lined up, and the search for a house is in the beginning stages.
This year is off to a great start!
So I finished my Veronika last night, at least the knitting. I would show it to you, but I stuck it in the washer (it is acrylic and wool, so I think it will be okay) so I can block it. That is later today's project.
I am also still working on the Snow Queen cape/blanket. So far, I think it is turning out okay.
I have a CAL starting on Friday. It is the Woodland blanket, in the Cosy stripe colorway. It should be fun.
I also have my V-neck boxy and a birthday sweater to do. There is a dragon and 2 unicorns to make. I think that is all of my WIPs. How about yours?
Happy New Year! This is the time for new beginnings. Just about everyone I know is making resolutions. Have you made yours? I have several, and I have thought carefully about them.
First on my list is more or better self-care. I have had a tendency to neglect myself this past year, even after falling. If I don't take care of me, no one else will. I also must teach my children to care for themselves, in all ways. Not to be selfish, but so that they do not get hurt. Neglect can lead to injury, and simple care can prevent it.
Along with self-care goes more knitting for me. I have not made something for myself that actually fits and I enjoy it for a long time. So, this year, I plan on focusing more on me and what I would like. No one else knits, so if I want something handmade, it is up to me.
Moving is on tha agenda for this year. We need our own place. The children need separate rooms. We need a more stable income and environment. Times are tough, but where there is a will, there is a way.
Deeper knowledge is always a good goal. This year, I want to dig deeper into knowledge of my Savior. Jesus is a top priority, and although everyone may not agree, I want a deeper understanding of God, His Son, His Spirit and His Word. Many people object to God and Christianity by what they think they know or what someone else has told them. I believe this is short-sighted. Second, third, or fourth hand accounts are heresay. Read for yourself. Learn for yourself.
Speaking of reading, last year I had a goal of reading 10 books. I read 6. This year, I challenge myself to read 15. If I have the same rate of success, it will be 9 for the year.
I want to lose 100 pounds this year. I have already started making a conscious effort in that direction. Eating healthy meals that are balanced, eating smaller portions and eating every 3 hours will take me a long way in reaching that goal. Exercise will come when possible. Right now, the extra weight and tense muscles prevent most of that from happening. As part of self-care, a healthier body is a must. Interestingly, I think pictures are also part of that.
I am close to being done with my Veronika. I think by the end of the week I will be done, which is great because it will be cold all week long.
What about your New Year's resolutions?
I have been going back and forth between projects. I am trying to finish my Veronika, but I also want to get the Snow Queen cape/blanket done. I also have an order for a blue birthday sweater with a flame on it from Little Man. Looks like duplicate stitch is on my future. Also, my Princess has begun cross stitch.
I am making plans for forward movement because without them, you go nowhere. What direction are you taking?
So, I am working on my Veronika (I am just over halfway done with the back section) and I am still working on the first of the crochet projects for my children. This one is still giving me issues. I like the way it starts, but the fact that it will not lay flat bothers me. I am also not happy with where the color changes are happening.
So, back to the drawing board I think. I have a CAL that starts next week, and I am very excited about that. I am doing Attic24's Woodland blanket CAL, with the Cosy Stripe palette (I got that for Christmas). I have a birthday sweater yo knit, I think, if the birthday boy can tell me what he wants. If not, he may not get it for his birthday, but when it gets completed (like March).
I am still working on goals/directions/resolutions for the new year. Most are in my head but not on paper yet. This week is the time for that. How is your New Year looking?
I think I have knitted so long, I have lost my touch with crochet. The beginnings of the cape were not good...at least not up to my standards. I have restarted it a couple of times, in a couple different patterns. My latest attempt is the best, but I am still not thrilled with it.
Once more, I will undo and redo it until I am satisfied. I think part of my problem is I am trying to go too quickly. I want to hurry through it, when I should be enjoying it. This is twofold: one, my children want it now, and I want to give it to them before they outgrow it. Second, I have become so busy that I am impatient with the slow handmade process. Ironic, isn't it? The whole reason to do this is to take time, slow down, and appreciate the process. Otherwise, you just go buy one. This is one of my main goals next year...to slow down a bit more. That is partially why I have stopped enjoying this season so much. It hurries to get here and passes all too quickly. Everything is a rush. I bowed out of some normal obligations this year to help slow down a bit. If I plan and think ahead a bit more, next year will be even better.
I recently bought some yarn for the kiddos to make blankets. Well, technically, two blankets and a cape. I started on the cape today, as it would prove the most thought provoking. It will have to be my own design, as I have not found a pattern for an Ice Princess Cape from a famous animated film.
The color is Snow Queen, aptly named, and I started with a granny rectangle. In this one, I chained 13, then did 3 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, and...well, I will write it down when I finish it and probably put it on Ravelry.
One of my goals/directions this year is to finish the Master Crocheter's course. I have had it for a year, and have barely made progress on it. Other things have taken up my time. I want to spend more time crafting for myself, and that is one big otem I would like to accomplish.
I finally finished with Little Man's scarf, and started back on my Veronika. I did the math, and to get the largest size with my gauge, I need to follow the directions for the Size 1. And you know what? I think after blocking, it will be just fine. I have made 2 adjustments to knitting it this time: first, I am slipping the first stitch to create a neater edge to the collar. It looks lovely and smooth now. Second, I am placing a removable stitch marker at every increase. This is more for me, so I do not have to search for them when counting.
I have wrapped the purchased gifts, but the handmade gifts still need to be wrapped.
I am working on some goals/objectives/directions for this year. That may sound a bit vague, but there is always opposition to certain words. Moving forward is the biggest concern. There are many things happening and that I would like to happen. Decisions are being made and steps taken. I will divulge more as we get closer to the end of the year.
I finished the last pair of socks yesterday, and started on the scarf. This is the last Christmas gift planned for this year, with the exception of putting together the unicorn hoodie scarves.
I hope there are to be lots of changes this year, and am working toward them. The first major change will hopefully be living quarters. Hubby and I are looking into a few places, and maybe we can manage to swing one early this next year. Also, job changes are hopefully forthcoming as well.
This week is a little calmer, I suppose. We are finishing up our holiday shopping and I am trying to finish Christmas knitting. I am on sock #2 of the last pair to knit.
I still have a scarf to knit for Little Man and 2 hoodie scarves to put together. School is done, but I am also repacking boxes downstairs in hopes of moving soon. Calls will be made this week and questions asked. There is nothing wrong with asking. There are hopes for job prospects as well. The new year holds many possibilities.
I had a professor in college once who used to say "I don't know much, but I read a lot." I do read a good bit, although not as much as I would like or as much as I did in years past. Recently I have been reading Mad Man Knitting and he is having some health issues. I am finding myself staring down a similar path. I have no health insurance, but I have stress in abundance. I have a lot of extra weight that I carry, and I do not care for myself the way I should. I do not want to be selfish, but it is more like putting on your own oxygen mask on a plane before someone else's. You cannot pour water from an empty cup. Since we are embarking on a new year soon, I am thinking forward.
I started on the last pair of socks for Christmas. I believe it is in Sweet Georgia yarn, in Slate.
I have finished the heel now, which took me about 3 times. I am working on the foot, and hope to be done by tomorrow, but I am getting sidetracked with snow. I want to make warm things, like blankets for my children. I should focus on Christmas knitting but I sometimes lack some willpower.
I feel a little lost these days. I have some issues (like you didn't already know that), but I am trying to overcome them. I am far from perfect, and this time of year always manages to bring those imperfections to light.
I finished Little Man's hat last night. I kind of like the swirl of dark. It is KnitPick's Preciosa yarn in Captain. I had leftovers from a scarf I made for my brother, and I think I can still make a scarf with the remainder.
I am about to start on the last pair of socks for Christmas. I think this may be the last year I make a bunch of gifts for Christmas. Not because I don't enjoy it, which I do, but because it prevents other things from happening. I know crafters who make somethings for the holidays, and others who refuse. I guess if I get asked maybe I will, but I think I need to start caring for myself a bit more in that department. Not to be selfish, but because if I have an empty cup, how can I pour into someone else's?
I almost got through with the Veronika cardigan, and then realized that there is no way I would have enough yarn. So I did some math, and I need about 3 more skeins I think. The trouble is I don't remember how many I had. And so I also don't remember if I have more lurking somewhere. So...it is going in the WIP/UFO pile for now.
I have Christmas knitting to finish, and I should have more time after next week to finish the presents and wrap them. It will give me a good 2 weeks before Christmas to get it all done. I have a quarter of a sock, a full pair of socks, a hat and scarf, and some scarves to only put together. If I finish the sock and hat before the end of next week, the scarves should be a breeze. The other pair of socks should go quickly too. I hope. How are your plans coming?
This second sock must know that I would rather be knitting something else. It must know, because this will be the third time I have to start from the heel gusset.
The forces of knitting are against me as I am trying to finish Christmas knitting with time to spare. Actually, I just want to finish my Veronika for Christmas as well. If I can't finish this sock soon, everything else will get thrown off track, and even the other projects will be last minute.
I hope that once the semester is over for my college class, I can wrap up the children's school as well for the holidays and spend some time crafting.
How are your plans for the season going?
The temperatures are dropping this week. It was frosty this morning. Time to bundle up.
My Clapotis still looks pretty good these days, although it could use a good shave. I never did block it, but I love it as is.
What handknits are you wearing this week?
I have not reached my goals for this week, mostly due to my being slightly lazy. There are always lots of things to do, and we all have the same 24 hours in everyday. How we choose to use them makes the difference. This week I was not as effective in my usage as I would like.
Next week is Thanksgiving here in the States, which means travel and family. I hope to use the travel time to knit and finish a couple of things. I have lots to do, and if I use what I have, I should be fine. How about you? Are you using what you have?
I have been working on my Veronika and today I have worked on the second sock. It was languishing and I felt the need to get something done on it.
I made the children go outside today. Sometimes fresh air and exercise help your frame of mind. I have been having that issue. There is a Pandora's box of emotion and issues (mostly that deal with family, space, money and the holidays) that I try to keep a lid on, but some days the lid tries to open more than others.
I made 2 knitting goals this week and I almost made them. I wanted to be halfway done with the back for Veronika. I should have 24 repeats; I am at 19. I may finish those last 5 tonight.
I also had the goal of turning the heel of the second sock. I barely started ot yesterday, and I am sure I will make progress on it tomorrow during church. It sounds a bit odd I am sure, but yes, I knit during church. It is called cognative anchoring.
I also just got these. Have you tried them? They are removable stitch markers. Not fancy, but functional. And there is 100 of them.
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? We are getting ready. It is still a couple of weeks away, but now is the time!
I decided to rip out my Iced, and make a Veronika instead. With the armhole looking odd, it was just going to take too much brain power to figure out what to do to fix it, and the time was more than I wanted to spend. So instead, I cast on Veronika from Very Shannon.
After a little bit of a false start (I put the collar increases on the wrong row), it is going smoothly now. I have cast on the back stitches and am almost done with the collar increase section. My goal this week is to get half of the back done.
My other goal is to get to the heel turn on the second sock. I have done a good bit on the leg of the sock, but still have more to go.
I am starting to feel sick. I don't want to be sick, and really can't afford to be, but I hope a night or two of extra rest will help.
I tried on my Iced cardigan. It somewhat fit - I was going for an oversized cardigan look, but this was a bit too oversized.
So I am reconsidering. I am planning on taking it out, and making Veronika, by Very Shannon. I like the comfy oversized nature of it, and it is between a vest and a cardigan. Since I usually push my sleeves up, I think it might suit me.
I had a couple of goals for this, that I posted last time. I wanted to finish the sock I had languishing for several weeks, which I did.
I also wanted to finish my Iced cardigan. I have been diligently working on the sleeves, and have one almost done. I may have been a bit overambitious to think I could finish both sleeves and the collar. I think I can finish the sleeves and start the collar this week. Next week may see the collar finished. I just want it done before the next cold snap.
I started on the matching sock for the finished one. That is my travel project, as socks are terrifically portable. I think next week's goals will be to finish the collar on my Iced and get the girls' Unice scarves sewn together and finished. Then all that is left for Christmas is a hat and scarf for Little Man, a pair of socks for my mother, and the mate to the sock finished this week.
I have been working quickly, as quickly as I can, to get things done. Unfortunately, this time of year makes everything go slower. There are so many things happening. I am sure you feel this way too. So, here are my goals for the next week (let's take it a week at a time, and see what happens).
First, finish this sock. It is for Christmas, and needs a mate, but first things first.
Second, finish my Iced. We had a cold snap, and I could have used a heavy cardigan. Another one is sure to happen, as it is that time of year.
Third, blog at least 3 times this week, to keep myself on track and honest. We all need a little more accountability.
What are you working on for the busy season?
I was so close to being done, and then I noticed this.
I dropped a stitch way back before the first armhole. So, I am taking it out, and will hopefully finish it by the end of next month. I was hoping to finish it this month, but I need to do some Christmas knitting.
This has been a month gone wrong for me. I had high hopes and grand plans, and just about all of them have been derailed.
I was doing so well. I even had 2 massages to help, but yesterday I leaned forward to turn off the car, and my back strained again. I have been drinking water, laying on a heating pad, using Tiger balm, and taking muscle relaxers. I can slowly move a little, but it is limited. Sitting is also limited, so laying down is most frequent.
I am trying to not let it deter my progress on projects. The holidays are still coming and will not wait. Have you started any new projects?
I am being pulled in all kinds of directions for knitting. I have a dishcloth, a sweater coat, a wrap, a sock and a unicorn that are all begging to be finished. They are all in various stages, none of them super close (like within an hour, except maybe the dishcloth) of finishing, but all asking to be finished. I also have those 2 unicorn hooded scarves to finish, as I got the needed yarn. One of those might be done in an hour, but I doubt it, with all the fringe that needs to be cut.
I have other things that need attention as well. Children, laundry, food, books, boxes and housework all seem to speak at once, growing louder and louder each moment. When I pick one, I calm and quiet it for a bit, but then it is replaced by something else.
I had big plans. I planned on taking my children on a field trip, finishing several projects, menu planning...the list goes on and on. All of this in just a couple days, for fall break. Instead, I started a dishcloth for a swap, and it feels like it is taking forever. The weekend is still young, and if I get up earlier (I lounged a bit this morning), I may be able to get more done. Today perhaps was my down day. Maybe I will be more productive tomorrow.
I do not normally post things on politics or world events or highly controversial issues, because that is not the main point of this blog. I write because I enjoy it, it is a creative outlet, and I believe someone somewhere reads it and understands about whatever I am talking. Sometimes throwing some words out about frustration, excitement, or disappointment makes you feel better. As much as I would love to gain superstar status like the Yarn Harlot, I never really expect it. But recently, there have been things that have happened, both personally and nationally/globally, and although they are just my thoughts, I feel the need to share.
First, nationally, the tragedy in Las Vegas was just that, a tragedy. Everyone across the globe is trying to make sense of it. Sometimes, there is no sense. Sometimes a crazy person is just a crazy person. Sometimes evil is just evil. This event has sparked stories of heroism from some of the victims and also reignited the "gun debate."
I have my own thoughts and feelings about these debates, but a shocking trend that I see is people taking half-truths or exceptions and making them the rule. My perspective and opinion is to be informed, from both sides, before drawing a conclusion. Reserve judgement until you have all the facts, or at least facts from more than one source. When writing a research paper, in high school or in college, you always had more than one source to back your conclusion or argument. Shouldn't that be all things, not just research papers? Isn't it better to listen to both sides before passing judgement? Isn't that what a court does? Last time I checked, there were two sides in a court - the prosecution and the defense. Both sides are heard, and then a verdict is reached.
As for the natural disasters that have occurred, I feel terrible that so many have lost their homes, belongings, and even pets and loved ones. Things can be replaced; people cannot.
In my own life, nothing truly tragic has happened, and for that, I am truly grateful. We have been blessed, although we have had our own set of trials. No life is as golden as it seems. There are many hard decisions for us to make, again, in some cases, and most are not pleasant. Some may not see these as difficulties, but they are to us.
I hope this season is filled with love and not hate for you.
I started back on my Iced, but got sidetracked as I am wont to do. I decided to reknit my Weekend Wrap. It was so loosely knit that it would catch on everything. It was also so wide that it would almost drag the ground. Not exactly what I was going for.
This is the busy season for me, and I am sure for you as well. Fall marks the beginning of the holiday season - from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year's. How busy are you?
As I am getting ready to go teach, I thought I should add one more thing to my list and post. I have 3 pairs of socks done.
I also have knitted the pieces for 2 other gifts. Those are pieces for the Unice Unicorn Hood. I have 2, one for each of my girls. I have not put them together yet, because I am waiting on some other yarn.
I have also picked up my Iced again. All that I have left is the sleeves and collar, and I hope to wear it when it actually cools down this year.
I have started another Christmas present as well, another pair of socks. I am trying to clean out some WIP, use up what I have, make Christmas gifts, and make me a few things all at once. I know I only have 2 hands, and time is precious, but consistency works wonders.
Oh, and those are my new sheepy pajamas in the background. Like them?
I started teaching this past week. I began teaching a course at the local college, and it has been an adventure. It is helping teach my children some time management. I did not choose the book, and there are issues with some of the materials. But, I am working through all the issues. Fortunately the students are being patient as well.
This means that knitting time is more precious than ever and with Christmas less than 100 days away, attention has been focused on Christmas gifts. I feel decent progress has been made so far. I have 3 pair of socks done, and a gift for one of the children. Yarn has been ordered for more gifts. I wanted to do 2 gifts for everyone, and I may have time, but we will see. What are your plans for the fall?
I am hoping to get this sweater done in a couple of weeks. I have lots going on, and many projects to complete before cold weather sets in.
I am lucky that this is a child's sweater, which means that it is a smallish project. I have socks and a scarf waiting, along with sweaters for myself to complete. One lacks sleeves and a collar, and the other 3 are either not started or barely started. The almost finished sweater is a bulky knit, and at least one other is worsted weight. The good thing about those is that they go quickly. At least if you work on them.
I almost finished one sweater for the Princess, and started on her second.
This is a plain stockinette sweater, in a beautiful pink. She gets 2 pink sweaters this year, and I might get to make her a turquoise one later. I have more to do for Christmas.
I am close to beginning the front half of my Vneck Boxy as well. I use that for TV knitting at the moment, as I am still following the pattern for the sweater. It is the Classic Child's Raglan by Jane Richmond. Definitely worth the money, as I have made at least 4 sweaters from it now, and will probably make at least 2 more.
I restarted my Boxy sweater. I originally ripped back to the ribbing because having only 3 rows was curling. So I started to make it 8. Then I began thinking about the Vneck Boxy. Deciding that I would wear that neckline more often, I ripped everything out, and started fresh.
This picture is of the back, and I am working down as fast as I can.
I have to set this aside, however, for both birthday sweaters and Christmas knitting. I really don't want to, as I rarely knot for myself, but I will since I have 2 sweaters to complete for a September birthday. No worries though - I am close to being finished with one and the other is worsted weight, which should go relatively quickly.
