Friday, that day of the week that puts an automatic grin on everyone’s face! And, the sun is shining brightly here with temps that are supposed to get into the 50’s! Steve doesn’t know this (Hi Sweetie!) but I am going to make him go take a walk this afternoon at Boyce Mayview!
On the knitting front, I did manage to get to the colorwork section of Stopover yesterday, but it is not finished…Maybe today, but more likely this weekend, which will give me 3 FO’s for January and my first completed project for my #makenine2018. So, this year is absolutely off to a great start!
I crocheted slipper number one together and I am not quite certain I like how it looks. I will rip it out and try an i-cord join and see if that looks better. I want to get them finished, and have cast on for slipper number two, but have not finished it yet.
My February knitting looks to be just as good as January! I have plans to start Strokkur on the first for Berroco’s Lopi-Along. I need to swatch so I am ready to go! And, I will be mystery sock knitting with Kirsten.
Now, how about some links?
There were some really fun mitten patterns this week: Want to Lopi-Along but a sweater seems daunting? Then perhaps Kate Attherly has the answer for you in her Oh, Canada Mittens and Moose Mittens (And, they are free patterns!!)
Maybe a hat? Lopi-Along with Salt Spring Toque or Saxifrage Tam (again, they are FREE!)
The sweaters were so so so knit-worty this week: Lichen, Sing Winter, Inveraray, Còinneach, Mae Cardigan, [BIG] rubble, Sunday Morning, and Timanfaya (I might be tossing the stash to see what I have that might work for [BIG] rubble!)
The Cooler Side of Warm is a knit-worthy cowl to add to your winter collection! (and free!)
There were some too cute kids knits this week: Odette Hoodie and Namya child cardigan
Valentine’s Day is coming: Palpitation
And, finally, the latest Plucky Collection is just gorgeous.
That is all I have for the week! See you back here on Monday and have a great weekend everyone!
I ordered my Sunday Morning kit yesterday! I couldn’t help myself, it’s my perfect sweater (in Delft blue). TGIF, Kat!!!
Hope you enjoy your walk this afternoon — looks like it’s going to be a lovely day!
I was so excited enough about the sun and warmth this morning that I took a walk, might take another walk this afternoon, and got the grill out for hamburgers for dinner! I hope you have an enjoyable walk, some fun Stopover knitting, and a great weekend!
The sun is shining here today! It won’t be quite as warm here, and I’m at work… but YAY, anyway. Have a great weekend, Kat!
We have sunshine TOO! Still a tad chilly but, won’t complain. Enjoy your walk and weekend!
Cheers~
Enjoy your walk. Tomorrow looks like a nice day, too, at least here. And good luck finishing the sweater!
Palpitations had my curiosity peaked. Darling darling darling hearts.
I think I’m going to knit Iðunn for the sweater challenge – I just need to make sure I have enough yarn.
p.s Wooden bowl + blue yarn = amazing photo
Thanks, Kathy. That is an antique Irish dough bowl. I have had it for years and it is one of my most favorite pieces!
It hit 50 here, today, and it felt like summer. It’s only for one day, though. Winter returns tomorrow.
I am in love with the Cooler Side of Warm and may have to track down that yarn. Woolfolk is truly amazing stuff!
I am eager to start something new this week! I finally finally finished the sweater (YAY). I hope you had a wonderful weekend 🙂
I just ordered the Sunday Morning kit from Sunday Knits. (Her designs and yarns are just gorgeous!) It is my dream-sweater — the kind I will wear every single day! (This is why I’d never be able to commit to that make-nine challenge. Because there is always something new and shiny out there!!!) As always, thanks for the links. 🙂
oh my what a pretty prop for the knitting – and mind you I mean the wooden bowl and NOT the frosted grass! I loved the new plucky collection. all the pieces. but have filed it away for next fall. I’m thinking about spring knitting here 🙂