Completed Projects
A new favorite - this is the Churchmouse Folded Poncho pattern and I just love the elegant simple design. It was a lesson in frustration though since I had a cutting accident when I removed the provisional cast on. Those tiny scissors are so dangerous!! I was able to repair it and unless you look really hard, you don't see it. This wool made the nicest weight fabric and it should be something I go to a lot to wear.
This is the Katrine Cardigan. It is a heavy weight cowl sweater and I just love it! I put wood painted buttons on it and it is great on it's own or with a down vest.
This is the Light and Up shawl - the first one I have made in this shape. I was a bit short for wool so it's a couple of rows less than it called for but it turned out quite well. There were tassel's on the pattern but with no wool I could not make them.
This is the Rayne Wrap and I was so excited to start this project but by the end I hated it. It was very boring and the pattern is not the best. I had to modify it and if I ever made it again, as I had planned to with more expensive wool, I would cast off the sleeve holes and pick up those stitches to start the sleeves. With it being continuous it pulls too much and there is no strength in the join. I also made the armholes larger than the pattern called for and they are just barely big enough. It's still a fun sweater to wear and unique!
This is the 22 Little Clouds scarf. It is just such a lovely wool it reminds me of stained glass colors.
And of course, I love making the Linus scarf and have a couple of more done. I am now the "winner" for most Linus scarves completed on Ravelry!! It is such a fun knit that you can do in front of the TV. It can be worn several ways too so it make it a worthwhile project.
Works in Progress
This denim cowl is still a work in progress although I am about half way now. It's a sideways construction and it needs my full attention for the lace pattern to work on this so it gets set aside a lot. No rush for it so it's fine to sit and wait for the cold weather again. I know I did the provisional cast on wrong so have to resolve that when I join the ends.
This is the Sweater Wrap and I am making it into a poncho shape by adding button holes to one side and making it shorter.
I am trying to have a few less projects on the go but it seems that multi-tasking and having multiple things on the needles is just how it is. One easy thing for TV knitting, another item that is more challenging, and then something "new" and exciting that caught my interest and just HAD to be cast on right away!
Planned Projects
I spotted a few spring knitted items in the stores that I loved but thought were way overpriced and I was able to find a knitting pattern and some wool and will attempt to make one for about a fifth of the cost!! Depends on the wool, sometimes knitting can cost more than buying so you have to really love the garment and the wool to spend the big coin on it. The swing cardigan I am planning on making in a butter cream color for summer. This is what I saw in a store for $130!! I won't be making the folded cuffs and will make less increases on the body. I think it will be sweet over a sundress or with jeans and a tee. The other simple cardigan below I have some navy wool for to make this basic everyday sweater, great for when the office air conditioning kicks in!!
Happy Knitting!! and hope spring arrives soon!!
Shibanut Knits!!
