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January 2024

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Well the year started reasonably well with my crafting. I finished the Kyra sweater which I love, although I am thinking of using some of the left over yarn to make the roll neck a bit longer.

Kyra

I was catching up on my mystery baby blanket 2023 by Debbie Abrahams I will definitely be knitting another one of these. You will be able to buy this kit once the mystery blanket has been completed from Debbie.

Mystery Baby Blanket 2023

I cast on Artus and this was going swimmingly, then, I kept going wrong on the slip stitch and had to undo section multiple times, finally finished that section then started the Mosaic section and had to rip back the first row 3 times, so this is hibernating in a bag.

I also discover my part knitted mystery blanket from 2017 which will have to wait until I’ve finished this years one. I started a lovely cable sweater it’s supposed to a be a little over sized, at the moment the rib looks way to wide. I know rib can come in the more you knit so will give it a few more rows to see otherwise this will be ripped back as well. To be honest – I seem to be using this phrase a lot this week- nothing is really inspiring me or making me want to knit at the moment. I do have a couple of sewing projects lined up, small ones and have just received the yarn for this year’s mystery blanket which has a wonderful palette so am hoping this will be in the inspiration and bring back my sewing mojo.

A Tale of Two Projects

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I am currently knitting two projects (not including those in the UFO pile), my Cove Cardigan, which has been on the needles far too long and a Slip stitch scarf. They are very different project with yarns of completely different weights  and fibres. I knitted both this evening and whilst I enjoyed both, a realisation came to me. A light bulb moment if you like.  I knit them in a different way. The cove Cardigan, I enjoy the first few rows and then whilst I still enjoy knitting it , it is more about getting finished and becomes a bit of a chore.  The slip stitch scarf is a a soothing pattern to knit, I’m not sure if it’s the simpleness of the pattern or the yarn- Manos De Uruguay  Nanu- or the thin needles. The slip stitch scarf is so relaxing and enjoyable to knit, I am definitely knitting this one for pleasure . My only concern is how long the yarn will last.

It’s funny how different projects give you different experiences, both have wonderful yarns. For the Cove cardigan I am using the sadly discontinued Rowan British Sheep Breeds Chunky in a gorgeous undyed Shetland colour. The slip stitch scarf is knitted in  a silk, merino bamboo blend. It is deliciously soft and smooth. I am using a mid grey and deep blue. This pattern could be the one to use up all those skeins of sock yarn.

Off the wagon

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Well so much for my “I will not start another project until I finish some my other”. I was meeting a friend for a coffee, a chat and of course to do some knitting but all my current WIPs require either lots of yarn being taking or concentration. There really was no other option but to start something simple I could do without thinking about. With this in mind I cast on another pair of socks. This time they are trainer socks and just plain stocking stitch. A nice easy knit which I shall use as my travel/chat knitting.
On the plus side I have managed to finish another one of my WIPs. The Field of Dreams baby blanket for my friend. All I need to do is back it and it is finished. I managed to get some nursery fabric that is perfect for it from the UK Karma group on Ravelry.