FO's
I finished a hat for Daniel. It's using the same simple cuffed hat pattern as my hat. I used Malabrigo worsted as I love that yarn.
I also finished the smooth operator socks that I did in west Yorkshire spinners cocktails in the tequila sunrise colourway. Love these and they fit perfectly, but I probably won't do the afterthought heel again as I prefer the ease of the fish lips kiss heel and you can still use a contrast colour. Susan's instructions were fantastic and I finally mastered the kitchener stitch.
I also started and finished a dog jacket that I was asked to make. It's not perfect and I think if it fits the dog in question I will do a second in the round (I really don't like seaming).
WIP's
There are several!
I have made progress on my Xmas jumper and I have joined a sweater KAL to try to give me more impetus to finish. I promised my students last year that I would have my own knitted one this year!
I have started Thomas's hat, using again the same pattern, and again in Malabrigo worsted.
I am nearly done with the sock blank socks, just a bit more leg and then the cuff to go.
I only had one sock on the needles so I had to cast on more! I also joined a second KAL with Brityarn to knit socks with wool of British origin. So I am using my West Yorkshire spinners in the birds colourway (I believe bluetit, but I could be wrong).
And that, I believe, is that. We haven't done much else this week. I have updated all my projects on Ravelry, so if you are a member you can see all the details there.
Have a nice week!
Great FO's. Love the Pom Pom. I'm too nervous to try those. The socks turned out great! Cute doggy jacket!
ReplyDeleteWow... so much on the hooks at the same time! Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteGreat finished makes. I particularly like the tequila sunrise socks :) I don't like seaming either, I try to avoid if I can xx
ReplyDeleteLove the tequila Sunrise socks and lots of lovely wips, I hate seaming too and often a project will wait ages till I gather the energy to do it, lol.
ReplyDeleteLove the tequila Sunrise socks and lots of lovely wips, I hate seaming too and often a project will wait ages till I gather the energy to do it, lol.
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of FO's and some great WIP's going on here.The dog sweater is very cute and I agree, if it fits, next one do in the round. Seaming is my least favorite thing to do too.
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of FO's and some great WIP's going on here.The dog sweater is very cute and I agree, if it fits, next one do in the round. Seaming is my least favorite thing to do too.
ReplyDeleteMy you have been busy. Well done! Maybe you can post a picture with the doggy in the jacket some time. I would love to see it modeled.
ReplyDeleteMy you have been busy. Well done! Maybe you can post a picture with the doggy in the jacket some time. I would love to see it modeled.
ReplyDeleteI simply cannot get over how fast you knit. Your hat is so cute with the pom-pom and the blue one will look just as nice. Your sock blank socks are terrific. I'm asking Santa for one....yes...already making my list! LOL! Your sweater is stunning with the color work. I am wanting to order some WYS yarn in the bird colorways they have. Bakery Bear's podcast have been doing socks using it and they are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI wish I were as talented a knitter as you as my little dachsund could use a coat/sweater as she gets cold easily. I would need a pattern though for sure. Have a great week and thank you for all the inspiration!
I'm loving all of these projects, and it's great to see a couple of FO's in there too. The Tequila Sunrise socks are to-die-for.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the xmas jumper on you when finished, it looks a lovely pattern, hope you get the impetus to finish it.
The doggie jacket is too cute. Hope it keeps the pup toasty. What great finished projects.
ReplyDeleteSo many great projects! I still love those Smooth Operator socks. What fun colors. And that dog jacket is too cute. Would sure love to see a modeled picture. ;^)
ReplyDeleteI adore your orange striped socks. They really catch my eye. All the yarns you are using in your projects are really pretty colors.
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