Knitting News


Well it's official, the holiday knitting has begun with this sweet hat pattern.  As the autumn season approaches, I remembered to photo the project before darkness descended.  Since the photo I have a solid 2 inches completed on the brim.

If I enjoy this pattern, I will be knitting more hats.  So stay tuned.

the color is off - it's more 'blue'

My sweater, oh my sweater.  The progress is steady but somewhat slow.  I am 3-4 inches away from the binding off.  The goal is in sight, I just need to focus and knit.  Today is a rainy day, perfect for sitting and knitting and ignoring the chores that call my name.

What are working on this week?  Any gift projects?  Or are you being decadent and creating for yourself?


Comments

  1. DeborahSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    I am working on another pair of socks . I have both socks down to the point of starting the toes. I will do them when I have a little time of no interruptions since there is some counting involved.

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 5:28 PM

      You can never ever have too many socks :) I should start a pair but other projects lure me away.

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  2. VeraSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Ha! Two pairs of socks on the needles and one shawl. All for moi! LOL. I keep thinking of the socks and hats I want to knit for gift-giving and I may need to start that soon (SHOULD Start that soon). Love the yarn for the hat you've started.

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  3. BonnySeptember 6, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    That was my thought when I woke up to rain and cool temps -- the perfect day for some selfish knitting and reading! I love that Wild Mallard colorway and will be looking forward to seeing your first gift hat as it grows.

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 5:28 PM

      that is the only thing rain is good for, that and growing vegetables..

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  4. mamasmercantileSeptember 6, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Sewing seems to have taken over at the moment, Christmas sacks for the Grandchildren.

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  5. kathy bSeptember 6, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    Somebody better want these beaded bags cause that's all I want to knit these days! I'm gift knitting for who? I LOVE your sweater. Hats are the bestest. I always need new ones.

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  6. MarySeptember 6, 2017 at 1:11 PM

    I am knitting a pair of socks for Charlie's birthday, but otherwise, all the knitting is for me!!

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 5:29 PM

      charlie is going to LOVE socks knit by you!!

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  7. chrisknitsSeptember 6, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    A baby quilt is calling me. I am down to adding the sashing and then the border! But then comes the sandwiching and quilting, that will take longer. Love that hat pattern and the color of the yarn is delish!

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM

      I wish I quilted. I know your quilt will be adored by the mom and the baby!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    All of my knitting is for ME this week. There will be two pair of socks and of course, the ever-going blanket.

    Hope your rain clears out soon . . . we will have a very rainy weekend. There will be some closet reorganizing AND a whole lotta knitting!

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM

      I think I'm going to get some rain after the hurricane in Florida...

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  9. JaneSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    Let us know how the hat progresses. Hats are fun to knit as progress is so easy to see. I have a pair of socks on the needles that will be a Christmas gift and a toddler sweater. Hooray for your progress on the sweater. When knitting sweaters, I always hit a black hole where I knit and knit and nothing changes. If I can get through the black hole, the rest of the knitting is enjoyable and clips along.

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 5:31 PM

      I love the body of the sweater where I do not have to think so I can knit and watch tv shows without dire mistakes.

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  10. Kim September 6, 2017 at 10:07 PM

    That's a great hat! I have nothing on the needles right now....but thinking I will cast on something fun and easy this weekend, just not sure what yet.

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  11. RachelSeptember 7, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    I love the sweater--it looks so fine-ly knitted and soft. Makes me want to learn to knit!

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  12. TahneeSeptember 9, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    The weather is incredibly rainy here as well at the moment, indeed perfect for autumn knitting <3 As always I'm working on some socks, but also have a sweater on the needles!

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 6:16 PM

      we had a fabulous weekend and are in for some rain later on in the upcoming week

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  13. LuluSeptember 10, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    the last few days been working on baby booties..Also have a baby hat on the needles..
    happy Knitting..love to see your projects..

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    1. karenSeptember 10, 2017 at 6:16 PM

      I love to do baby knitting, it's fast knitting!

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