Knitting News

 

Over the weekend I was so lucky to be IN A YARN STORE. It's been over a year. We were in a neighboring town doing some shopping with the kids last weekend. My daughter in law fell in love with a knitted poncho sample displayed right when you entered. So of course I bought the pattern and some lovely wool to start a new project for her while I sit in my new house. There is miles of easy stockinette stitch.

I'll have to scrounge around for the yarn tag that I misplaced when I balled up the skein in my super messy studio room. That room is beyond repair. I have too much stuff and no where to put things. That is another post for another day, right?

I finished this shawl weeks ago but had no where to block it because of the move. I love how this turned out and it will be a Christmas gift, I think. I've folded it up and when late fall arrives I'll figure out who get it, me or someone else. I am behind in my Christmas knitting.

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsJuly 21, 2021 at 7:52 AM

    Lovely shawl! And how fun to find a new knitting shop... and a project! :)

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  2. VeraJuly 21, 2021 at 7:58 AM

    Moon river turned out gorgeous! And I like the looks of your new project (poncho). YAY for a knitting store!! I'm working on a new pair of socks (of course!).

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  3. BonnyJuly 21, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    I'm glad to hear you are christening your new house by knitting in it! Hooray for a knitting store, new yarn, and a new project!

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  4. MarthaJuly 21, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    You've been to a yarn store and you've been knitting - it sounds like things are starting to get settled there and back to normal for you!

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  5. JuliannJuly 21, 2021 at 10:14 AM

    I have that poncho pattern but never got around to knitting it. Miles of stockinette are perfect for settling in. I have a hat, a shawl, and socks on the needles. Something for every occasion

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  6. LeftycrafterJuly 21, 2021 at 12:05 PM

    A yarn store....how special. Your shawl is so pretty. Love the colors you choose. The poncho looks like a nice soothing knit. What a great piece for the coming fall weather.

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  7. GraceJuly 21, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    What a gorgeous shawl! I have just started knitting a shawl as well! The same afternoon is super easy so I know I’ll finish it! ☺️

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  8. kathy bJuly 21, 2021 at 5:36 PM

    `I just love that shawl. You are such a consistently great knitter!

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  9. Judy S.July 21, 2021 at 10:29 PM

    Glad to hear you're back to knitting again! That shawl waiting to be blocked is really pretty now, but I can't wait to see it blocked. Your DIL is one lucky person!

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  10. mamasmercantileJuly 22, 2021 at 5:12 AM

    The shawl is beautiful. How wonderful to have found a new yarn shop near your new home.

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  11. JaneJuly 22, 2021 at 7:45 PM

    I am happy to see you are knitting again. Finding a new yarn shop sounds like so much fun. I knit the Churchmouse Poncho last fall and loved every minute of it. I added a cable down the side to keep it interesting. Christmas knitting - oh boy. I do have one gift tucked away, quite by accident. My daughter said she liked the socks I was knitting when we were visiting in June. I didn't say anything but knit her foot size and they are finished.

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  12. MeredithJuly 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    Time for knitting and yarn shopping means you are getting settled in. So glad you have had wonderful family time as well.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 6, 2021 at 3:45 PM

    YAY 🎉 for checking out a new-to-you LYS!

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