I agree that the colder weather gives some extra push for knitting even though we have been year long. I am at the same spot with garment knitting and I am swatching and making calculations and suddenly can't wait for some stockinette mileage. Your choices look lovely and the yellow yarn seems inviting. Happy garment knitting! Thank you so much for mentioning Shirin Shawl again. That is immensely kind of you. ♥️
It's partly there as a reminder to me to actually to look for yarn for the shawl project and get ready to cast on. Nothing like a bit of external accountability
Oh, you are very very good at that. And that's why your work and writing are so inspiring. I overanalyze things before committing in public and most of my ambitions die a private death. 🙈
I’m certain your new cardi will be a real winner!!! I’ve been battling with a yarn I intended to create broad rectangular wrap using a very bright and colorful yarn ~ frog it 7 times changing the stitch count several times before I realized there just wasn’t going to be enough yarn to create what I intended ~ so rolled what was left on the needles and put it aside and grabbed the fingering weight yarn I also brought on my trip and began a new shawl!!!! CO 150 stitches and began the 1 row pattern repeat!!! Teeny tiny stitches but loving the no brainer repeat and how lovely this yarn is working up for this pattern!!! Sometimes we just have to trust our instincts even if it means changing yarn or pattern to suit the outcome we truly want!!
ooh the In Between Dreams is gorgeous! I can understand why this might have been a contender. What draws you to a cardigan design that can be buttoned up? I adore the mustard colored yarn.
I think I like the idea of a woolly layer but one that doesn't feel too constraining. Thanks to my current state of hot flushes I feel too hemmed in by sweaters, especially if they are a little high in the neck
Oh, it's a real thing isn't it. Even something as simple as associating a particular knit with a TV show I watched while knitting it. It's funny how our minds link things together.
Oh, it's a real thing isn't it. Even something as simple as associating a particular knit with a TV show I watched while knitting it. It's funny how our minds link things together.
Back in the day I definitely put too much pressure on myself, thinking I had to knit all the gifts. But it just wasn't worth the stress, for me. And only a few people in my life truly appreciated it anyway.
I have definitely been bitten by the Sweater Season bug! I am pulling out some rather old WIPs and it’s super fun to be close to finishing things. That’s sort of the benefit of taking 2 weeks and 5 years to finish a project if you know what I mean! 😂
Oh every November I pick up a shawl that I started 12 years ago and add another row or two, 530 stitches apiece, unbelievable that I went from knitting allll the time to almost nothing and I still can’t explain why. I love yarn, I love the creation, I love reading about knitting... and yet, this gap. Ho hum...
I got some special DK yarn hand dyed just for me by the lovely ladies at The Knitting Shed. It was mailed to a friend of mine in the UK so that I could pick it up last weekend during my visit - saving me the stupid post-Brexit customs duty and delivery charges - and I'm making another Fanel cardigan to replace the one that I felted!!! I had a Lord of the Rings marathon on Wednesday during which I cast it on and I'm working my way down the yoke
I have been bitten by the sweater bug! I ordered some Hudson + West Co. Forge in Evergreen for the Foster sweater by Meghan Babin. It is so gorgeous and I can’t wait to get started!
I'm partway through a Tin Can Knits Harvest cardigan in a bright random wool. Can't wait to wear it. After that I think it will be small things for a while.
Louise when I first learned to knit I only used worsted weight yarn… then I learned to make xox and now fingering weight has become my favorite yarn to knit with: even it it’s a large project, I find less fussy and easier on my aging hands!! 🌲🌲🌲
I made some long fingerless mittens in that yarn recently. They turned out well but I found the high twist on the yarn a slight pain when knitting. Those are all lovely!
I agree that the colder weather gives some extra push for knitting even though we have been year long. I am at the same spot with garment knitting and I am swatching and making calculations and suddenly can't wait for some stockinette mileage. Your choices look lovely and the yellow yarn seems inviting. Happy garment knitting! Thank you so much for mentioning Shirin Shawl again. That is immensely kind of you. ♥️
It's partly there as a reminder to me to actually to look for yarn for the shawl project and get ready to cast on. Nothing like a bit of external accountability
Oh, you are very very good at that. And that's why your work and writing are so inspiring. I overanalyze things before committing in public and most of my ambitions die a private death. 🙈
Oh, you are very kind indeed. Thank you 🩷
I’m certain your new cardi will be a real winner!!! I’ve been battling with a yarn I intended to create broad rectangular wrap using a very bright and colorful yarn ~ frog it 7 times changing the stitch count several times before I realized there just wasn’t going to be enough yarn to create what I intended ~ so rolled what was left on the needles and put it aside and grabbed the fingering weight yarn I also brought on my trip and began a new shawl!!!! CO 150 stitches and began the 1 row pattern repeat!!! Teeny tiny stitches but loving the no brainer repeat and how lovely this yarn is working up for this pattern!!! Sometimes we just have to trust our instincts even if it means changing yarn or pattern to suit the outcome we truly want!!
That sounds like a lovely relaxing knit, even if it is on tiny stitches
ooh the In Between Dreams is gorgeous! I can understand why this might have been a contender. What draws you to a cardigan design that can be buttoned up? I adore the mustard colored yarn.
I think I like the idea of a woolly layer but one that doesn't feel too constraining. Thanks to my current state of hot flushes I feel too hemmed in by sweaters, especially if they are a little high in the neck
Ahh that makes sense. :)
Love all 3 patterns you chose, and your acknowledgment of emotions affecting, how or if we knit, it’s not just me then
Oh, it's a real thing isn't it. Even something as simple as associating a particular knit with a TV show I watched while knitting it. It's funny how our minds link things together.
Oh, it's a real thing isn't it. Even something as simple as associating a particular knit with a TV show I watched while knitting it. It's funny how our minds link things together.
Oh I like the Anker pattern best too! And the gorgeous color yarn! Can’t can’t wait to watch you progress!
I can’t think of knitting for myself in November and December as I am always rushing to finish Christmas gifts!! I envy you!
Oh I don't really do Christmas knitting anymore - I'm terrible with any kind of deadline - so I just randomly knit for people during the year instead.
I love your attitude toward Christmas gift knitting!! I am going to work hard to embrace it too! Thank you for saying this!!
Back in the day I definitely put too much pressure on myself, thinking I had to knit all the gifts. But it just wasn't worth the stress, for me. And only a few people in my life truly appreciated it anyway.
This is really resonating with me, Louise! I am inching closer to adopting your knitting plan too!
I love knitting from a cone, all the possibilities and no fear of yarn chicken.
It's bliss isn't it. No winding or faffing, you can just sit down and knit.
I have definitely been bitten by the Sweater Season bug! I am pulling out some rather old WIPs and it’s super fun to be close to finishing things. That’s sort of the benefit of taking 2 weeks and 5 years to finish a project if you know what I mean! 😂
Ha, yes! I've definitely been there with some of my more 'vintage' WIPs
Oh every November I pick up a shawl that I started 12 years ago and add another row or two, 530 stitches apiece, unbelievable that I went from knitting allll the time to almost nothing and I still can’t explain why. I love yarn, I love the creation, I love reading about knitting... and yet, this gap. Ho hum...
I love the fact that knitting is still there, quietly waiting for you.
I got some special DK yarn hand dyed just for me by the lovely ladies at The Knitting Shed. It was mailed to a friend of mine in the UK so that I could pick it up last weekend during my visit - saving me the stupid post-Brexit customs duty and delivery charges - and I'm making another Fanel cardigan to replace the one that I felted!!! I had a Lord of the Rings marathon on Wednesday during which I cast it on and I'm working my way down the yoke
I have been bitten by the sweater bug! I ordered some Hudson + West Co. Forge in Evergreen for the Foster sweater by Meghan Babin. It is so gorgeous and I can’t wait to get started!
I'm partway through a Tin Can Knits Harvest cardigan in a bright random wool. Can't wait to wear it. After that I think it will be small things for a while.
That Anker yoke is an eye-catcher, simple as it is! Interested to hear how it goes for you..,
Louise when I first learned to knit I only used worsted weight yarn… then I learned to make xox and now fingering weight has become my favorite yarn to knit with: even it it’s a large project, I find less fussy and easier on my aging hands!! 🌲🌲🌲
I made some long fingerless mittens in that yarn recently. They turned out well but I found the high twist on the yarn a slight pain when knitting. Those are all lovely!