Knitting News

 

My super secret project is finished, well within the deadline and I'll talk more about the project with details next week. All will be revealed.

This week I've been mainly knitting my Motta Hat which I adore working on. I could have manically worked on this project so that it was done for today's post but I'm enjoying and savoring the slow knitting along with the slow January days. I'm respecting the 'no goal' knitting vibe that is decadent (except for the super secret knitting project, that was manic and frantic!).

Next up is the good things scarf. The knitting has been minimal but the thinking has been non-stop. I do not have enough of the gray wool to keep the pattern going as I had initially planned. However yesterday I thought more about it and there's a chance I have enough if I end the scarf with gray. I'm still thinking about it. I have rushed out and bought mini skeins here and there and do not want to rush out and buy a whole skein of gray sock yarn adding to the cost of the project. I want to make do and be done with the project and move onto something else to knit. 

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. BonnyJanuary 11, 2023 at 8:45 AM

    Both the hat and your scarf are lovely and you have me wondering about the super-secret project. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it!

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  2. AsKatKnitsJanuary 11, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    Your knitting is so lovely! I am likewise eager to hear about your secret project! :)

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  3. LeftycrafterJanuary 11, 2023 at 10:20 AM

    Both of your projects are very eye catching. Will there be a pom pom on the hat? The scarf looks like it could almost be used as a shawl too.

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  4. MaggieJanuary 11, 2023 at 12:19 PM

    I love both of your projects! And I'm happy you're taking time to enjoy some knitting without deadlines.

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  5. MarthaJanuary 11, 2023 at 12:43 PM

    Oh dear. I just visited a friend who is knitting beret that is supposed to be done with ONE skein of yarn, she's almost done, like you and needs just a bit more.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM

    I love it. So good.
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  7. CathieJJanuary 11, 2023 at 9:01 PM

    Both of those projects are so pretty. I am looking forward to eventually getting to a point where none of my projects are time sensitive. Enjoy your knitting.

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  8. Judy S.January 12, 2023 at 6:19 PM

    I made a dog for a birthday gift and am now working on a requested dishcloth and hair tie.

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  9. JaneJanuary 12, 2023 at 8:32 PM

    Sometimes the best projects are the ones where I make do and finagle a way to finish with yarn that I have in stash. Other times I go out and buy something to finish. The hat is beautiful. I'm working on a sweater and a pair of socks.

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  10. sustainablemumJanuary 15, 2023 at 4:36 PM

    Your knitting is wonderful as always, intrigued by your frantic, super secret knitting......

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