Knitting News

 

Good morning! How are you?

It's been busy around here and yet in the evening I am relieved to sit and knit and gather my thoughts. The past few days I have not worked on the second birch leaf shawl (which is in the above photo) because I have been focusing on finishing the third and final Christmas stocking.

I am so pleased to tell you that I completed the stocking knitting and now I am faced with the dreaded duplicate stitching of a name. Sigh. I am terrible at duplicate stitch! 

I am romantically thinking of what will be my next knitting project. A pair of socks is always easy for me if they are plain, or maybe a fingering weight shawl... stay tuned. I need easy and light in these coming days.

 
What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMay 26, 2021 at 7:46 AM

    Lovely knitting! I love that neutral shawl! (I have one in my queue as well!)

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  2. BonnyMay 26, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    That neutral Birch Leaf is beautiful, and I wish you luck with the duplicate stitching!

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  3. JuliannMay 26, 2021 at 10:01 AM

    I was hoping to finish a pair of socks but I am deep in the joy of shawl knitting right now although my progress feels slow. Hope the stocking knitting goes well.

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  4. MarthaMay 26, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    Glad you're almost finished with the stockings, good luck with the duplicate stitching. Looking forward to your next project! :)

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  5. kathy bMay 26, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    Oh Oh I say whatever floats your boat! If you have that sock yarn jumping out to be knit, go for it. If you need the slow and steady of a shawl ....then try that?

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  6. Connie CollinsMay 26, 2021 at 2:04 PM

    I love the new version of the birch leaf shawl - such a versatile colour and it looks so very squishy!

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  7. MaryMay 26, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    um, has anyone else commented that socks are not romantic? I think a fingering weight shawl ...

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  8. StefanieMay 26, 2021 at 8:48 PM

    I always think of socks when it comes to fingering weight. Although I do have that Joji Locatelli cowl I want to frog and to maybe knit another of her fingering cowls that has a mix of stitches. However, no more shawls for me once I finish my Free Your Fade. That lace looks amazing in your shawl; kudos to you on your patience.

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  9. JaneMay 27, 2021 at 7:47 PM

    That new shawl will also be pretty. You do choose pretty colors. Socks or a shawl - either are lovely summer time knits.

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