Knitting News


Good morning!  November first, isn't it grand?  I finished my hat over the weekend.  I haven't even looked at what hat pattern to knit next, even though I said that was what I was going to do.  If only there were more hours in the day.  My past few weeks have been a slurry of physical therapy and babying my sore twitchy back.  However, I'm seeing some promising healthy weeks ahead as I ease out of physical therapy and into a new exercise program (yay).

While I dither about on what hat pattern to cast on,  I've been knitting plain old garter stitch wash clothes for a knitting palate cleanser.

What are you knitting up? Or crafting?


Comments

  1. JuliannNovember 1, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    I am happy to see November arrive. I am plugging away at a shawl and looking forward to casting on a vest for our tiny person and probably another hat.

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  2. knittingaddictNovember 1, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    I am working on a afghan for daughter for Christmas. Two baby sweaters, and putting all my new yarns in stash on Ravelry. I am thinking I might try some hats to use up some great one skein yarn purchases.

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    1. karenNovember 3, 2017 at 2:04 PM

      hats are so much fun and easy to carry about and yes, to using up the leftovers;.

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  3. BonnyNovember 1, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    That is a beautiful hat and I think your gift recipients are very lucky indeed! I'm trying to finish my gradient Hitchhiker so I can start what I really want to knit - a Match and Move with my new yarn!

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  4. margeneNovember 1, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    Hope your back continues to improve and the new exercise program does the trick. The hat looks warm, cozy and the color is fabulous!

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  5. chrisknitsNovember 1, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    Love that hat! I am sewing still, but the end is in sight!

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  6. kathy bNovember 1, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    LOVE your purple hat . I need a good brim like that. Remind me to knit a hat with a great brim next time! I'm onto a vest....

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  7. Judy S.November 1, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    Nice work on the hat! It is hard to believe that 2017 is winding down, that's for sure. Hope your back improves quickly. What exercise program will you be following?

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  8. GraceNovember 1, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    Karen, how many years have gone by where I have written to say that I really am going to start knitting this winter? : ) Too many! Although I did knit a hat for my brother last year, so I guess I won't be too hard on myself, LOL! I love the color of your hat, you don't see purple very much any more and it is one of my favorite colors. I have so much yarn from attending Squam that I think I may just choose one and knit a simple scarf!

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  9. DiannaNovember 1, 2017 at 4:36 PM

    I'm continuing on with the stole that I am crocheting for a friend and then it will be some dish cloths to crochet. I'm switching back and forth between soaping and crocheting. :)

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  10. StefanieNovember 1, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    I hope to sew before Craft Night Friday. I wanted to make more zipper pouches and give two to my neighbors.

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  11. Caffeine GirlNovember 1, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    I have mixed feelings about November. I love fall and T-giving, but it's stressful at school with the time off but no less work. Beautiful hat!

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  12. VeraNovember 1, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    Sadly there has been no knitting for me in a week now...not liking that. Must remedy soon. Love that purple hat - gorgeous! So rich looking...and soft and squishy I bet.

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  13. Helen BNovember 2, 2017 at 5:33 AM

    I am so glad all your PT is having a positive affect, its like having a new lease of life when joints start to work again and the pain reduces, or that's how I feel, you really appreciate everything, will keep hoping for you that it carries on. That hat is gorgeous.

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  14. MaryNovember 2, 2017 at 5:35 AM

    That hat looks so squishy and warm - someone is going to be very happy with it!

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  15. AsKatKnitsNovember 2, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    I was not happy to turn the page to November. This year is just going by too quickly!

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  16. Jeannie Gray KnitsNovember 2, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Oooh! I just love that hat! It's color, it's squishy looking cables, the texture thrown in between the cables.... Simply gorgeous!

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  17. AlinaNovember 2, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Oh, those squishy cables! So lovely!

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  18. UnknownNovember 3, 2017 at 3:16 PM


    This hat is wonderful, Karen!
    Love the color.

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