Knitting News

 

Good morning!  My knitting this week has been fantastic. I've been working on a new project, a baby blanket, for my daughter's sister in law who lives in California. The colors in this blanket are soothing to look at and I am enjoying the cotton yarn from deep deep stash.

My sweater, gosh I do love it and can't wait to wear it!  I will have to block the daylights out of it to get some extra room though.  (this is what happens when you skip gauge....) I am a bit sad that the color work section of the pattern is over but I am knitting super fast on the plain old stockinette!

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. LeftycrafterDecember 16, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    Pretty color on the baby blanket. Looks soft and squishy too.

    Since the coloring was such a joy, why not add it to the bottom of the sleeves when you do them? That sweater is just stunning.

    I am working on my cardigan....still. will be trying it on today to see how much more length to go before doing the bottom garter rows.

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  2. MarthaDecember 16, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    I love both Karen, so pretty!

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  3. JaneDecember 16, 2020 at 8:28 PM

    Such pretty projects. That cotton baby blanket looks just right for a California baby. I love it when we can pull yarn from deep stash.

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  4. kathy bDecember 16, 2020 at 11:57 PM

    WE are so different. I'd be breathing again and loving the straight stockinette! Its a brilliant sweater. Following with an easy baby blanket seems a really smart thing to do!

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  5. VeraDecember 17, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    Such pretty colors in the baby blanket - very soothing. I love your sweater!! I am trying to knit some shortie socks for Mailing for Christmas...not sure they will be done in time. I keep getting distracted with baking and work!

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  6. mamasmercantileDecember 17, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    Love the pattern on the sweater, it is gorgeous, looking forward to seeing you wear it.

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  7. StefanieDecember 23, 2020 at 4:39 PM

    Wonderful progress on your jumper.

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