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Good morning! How are you?

There is something so satisfying as to be knitting a wool sweater during an oppressive heat wave. I know it's crazy, but it's true. I feel so defiant! I've been enjoying this knit and the promise of cooler weather in my future. Also if you know me, you know that I love to knit with thin wool, so knitting with worsted weight wool feels fast and furious!

I finished the mini leg warmers a few days ago. I did not enjoy knitting these because the yarn kept splitting. They are a gift that I believe will be well received. 

What are you working on this week?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsJuly 17, 2024 at 7:32 AM

    Like you, I am knitting a wool sweater (although only in the afternoons after Steve gets home and the AC is turned to "deep freeze" mode!)

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  2. BonnyJuly 17, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    The legwarmers are pretty even if the yarn wasn't much fun. I can barely stand knitting my Hitch on the Move in this weather so a wool sweater is not in my WIPs!

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  3. JuliannJuly 17, 2024 at 9:13 AM

    We don’t have any AC so I am sticking with socks and a cowl while I sit in front of the fan. I love that orange yarn 🥰

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  4. MonicaJuly 17, 2024 at 12:17 PM

    I have some yarn to use for a sweater I hope to make someday. My afghan will not be big and "warm" until fall! thank goodness! Love those cute legwarmers!

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  5. VeraJuly 17, 2024 at 2:48 PM

    The leg warmers turned out great and you already know I love the color of your sweater. I'm kind of bored with my sock(s) and Shakerag skirt and my hands get sticky knitting. BUT...I'm thinking of casting on a new shawl anyway! LOL

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  6. CathieJJuly 17, 2024 at 2:48 PM

    I am just debating starting a new knit sweater as a gift for my daughter. I like those leg warmers. I am looking forward to watching your latest knitting project.

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  7. JaneJuly 17, 2024 at 3:15 PM

    The leg warmers are very pretty even if they weren't much fun to knit. The sweater yarn is a wonderful autumn color. I'm working on a summer top and a pair of socks.

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  8. MaryJuly 17, 2024 at 6:06 PM

    I'm working to finish up some cotton and silk (summer!) projects ... and looking forward to wool, but it's going to be a bit longer....

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