Knitting News

 

Hello! Another Wednesday and another update on my knitting. First off, is the above featherweight cardigan that my sister started for herself and then just could not knit on. I'm not sure when she started this cardigan but I am guessing years ago. She finished the body and did one meager inch of ribbing. For her Christmas gift she asked me to finish it for her. Super easy to do!!

I had to drop down a needle size to match her gauge and I finished the body ribbing. I'm about half way down with the first sleeve. The yarn is mystery yarn, she thinks it's Mad Tosh Lace - I will know when I block it if it grows significantly. I've knit with that wool  many many times.

My other project is the baby blanket for my nephew's baby to be that is due in mid-January. How delightful to be knitting on size EIGHT needles, super speedy!!

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. BonnyOctober 14, 2020 at 8:24 AM

    Two lovely (and generous) knits for other people! They both look nice and warm and full of love.

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  2. MarthaOctober 14, 2020 at 9:44 AM

    So nice of you to finish it for your sister and what a precious gift to your nephews baby too!

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  3. JuliannOctober 14, 2020 at 9:59 AM

    That is very kind of you to finish the sweater for your sister. My daughter and I talked about sharing sweater knitting. I would do the body and she would do the sleeves. I am working on my Pheasant and a baby sweater for the grandson

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  4. VeraOctober 14, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    Lovely knits...and both for others! What are you making for yourself?? I'm knitting a sock (the 2nd of a pair) and dreaming of what I want to knit once my work slows down!

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  5. UnknownOctober 14, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    I wish there were babies in my family to knit for!
    And it is so nice of you to finish a sweater that someone else started!

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  6. AsKatKnitsOctober 14, 2020 at 5:26 PM

    What lovely knitting! And you are truly awesome for finishing your sisters sweater! :)

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  7. StefanieOctober 14, 2020 at 6:40 PM

    I really like how that baby blanket is coming out. I think I may start on the pumpkin hat stem today.

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  8. JaneOctober 14, 2020 at 7:05 PM

    How nice of you to finish your sister's sweater. I'm sure she will love that gift and remember it for a long time to come. I'm working on a shawl for my daughter, a baby sweater for no one in particular, and a poncho. I'm fantasy knitting a sweater in my head.

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  9. CathieJOctober 14, 2020 at 7:39 PM

    Love the knits. That blanket is so pretty.

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  10. kathy bOctober 14, 2020 at 11:05 PM

    Oh i would never take on that sister project ! you are awesome!

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  11. EileenOctober 15, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    You'r 'very good' sister to finish knitting a sweater, family or not! I bet it will be beautiful and much appreciated by your sister. Lovely blue baby blanket.

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  12. GraceOctober 15, 2020 at 12:03 PM

    Oooh, I wish you were MY sister! I have a poncho that I started last fall and am still trying to complete. It is a great pattern because it is introducing me to a lot of new stitching techniques and it is an awful patter because it is introducing me to a lot of new stitching techniques! : )

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  13. sustainablemumOctober 16, 2020 at 3:20 AM

    Lovely gifts Karen, it gives me such pleasure to make things for other people, I feel it does the same for you?

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  14. mamasmercantileOctober 16, 2020 at 4:59 AM

    Both wonderful gifts, it is such a joyous time of year knitting and crafting for the holidays.

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