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I started a new cowl for me to celebrate the ending of knitting for others. It feels weird that there's no dead line or pressure to knit this project. I like that a lot. Maybe that's why I like January so much, it's all about me, ha ha!

What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. LeftycrafterJanuary 5, 2022 at 9:07 AM

    Glad to see your sisters sweater is all finished. I decided to work on my 2 WIPs this month and hopefully 1 of them (socks) will be completed before February rolls around. The other WIP (king sized blanket) may take a whole lot longer (probably a year).

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  2. VeraJanuary 5, 2022 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful yarn for your cowl. That pattern has called to me in the past. I'm knitting my "Holiday Socks" so they should be finished by next Christmas - LOL

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  3. BonnyJanuary 5, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    I'm finally knitting on a Musselburgh hat, and now that it's cold and snowy I have some extra inspiration for a warm hat. Your cowl will be lovely and warm!

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  4. Juliann in WAJanuary 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM

    I just started a cowl too. My neck has been so cold this last week.

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  5. Judy S.January 5, 2022 at 11:31 AM

    Very pretty! I've got one more project for someone else to finish, and then I will try this, even though I should start on a WIP or two or.....

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  6. BridgetJanuary 5, 2022 at 2:27 PM

    Those look like lovely colors for the cowl, I can't wait to see it get going!

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  7. sustainablemumJanuary 5, 2022 at 4:59 PM

    Yay for knitting for yourself! I am debating a yarn purchase and knitting blanket squares in the meantime.

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  8. AsKatKnitsJanuary 5, 2022 at 6:32 PM

    Yay for selfish knitting! Nice start on that cowl! :)

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  9. Deb J. in UtahJanuary 5, 2022 at 7:59 PM

    I think it's great that you are making something for yourself. :-)

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  10. affectioknitJanuary 5, 2022 at 8:49 PM

    Hi Karen,
    ...I love those muted colours...it'll be such a pretty cowl...I've started another Purl Soho Linen dish towel...and a small little present for my sweet DIL...I sneaked a little photo of the WIP for the blog...but won't update about it again until after she's received it in Japan...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  11. azwoolgirlJanuary 6, 2022 at 6:34 AM

    It’s awesome you’re making something for yourself Karen and those colors are so beautiful together! I can’t wait to see it finished.

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  12. Connie CollinsJanuary 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM

    You have chosen such pretty colours! I can't wait to see your progress!

    I'm re-learning cable knitting; starting small with a headband made from leftovers of yarn. 🧶

    Have a great day!

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  13. kathy bJanuary 6, 2022 at 5:07 PM

    I am knitting finger 1ess g1oves in great co1ors. And I am knitting a shaw1. I 1ove knitting for me too

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  14. JaneJanuary 6, 2022 at 8:54 PM

    The colors are very pretty together. I went back to a cardigan and I crocheted (of all things!) a potholder for a friend.

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  15. Jeannie Gray KnitsJanuary 7, 2022 at 1:32 PM

    Great color choice. Can't wait to see the design form.

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  16. Needles and WoolJanuary 7, 2022 at 8:04 PM

    Nice you are knitting for yourself that is a fun way to begin the new year. I love knitting cowls too. I am working on finishing my kitten's stocking and a scarf from last year, then will move onto a new project hopefully this week.

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  17. StefanieJanuary 25, 2022 at 4:42 PM

    I have that cowl in my faves. I had tried knitting one of her cowls but flaked out. I thought this one would be more my speed as an alternative.

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