Occasionally knitters ask each other what they are knitting.
Usually the answer is the most current project. If you want to get a knitter really thinking, ask them how many projects they have going on. The knitter may pause, start counting, and tell you one or two. Or she may start to count on her fingers…. And never give you a straight answer.
I seem to be in the midst of a baby boom. Friends are having babies. My husband’s co workers are having babies. Friends of friends are having babies, and they all need to be welcomed with something adorable and handknit.
So there is a baby sweater on the needles, another in the planning stages. Two recently finished- pictures below. And then there is the scarf near the tv, half a sock in my purse, and a linen top that might actually be done by summertime.
True confession here- five, count ‘em, five projects in progress.
Here are the sweaters-
Cabled Collar Sweater
Yellow Hoodie
How many projects do you have going on now?
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Details for above sweaters- They are both knit in Classic Elite Provence, using a Cabin Fever pattern. Both are top down raglans, minimal finishing required! The pattern’s intended gauge is five and a half stitches per inch. I like the texture of Provence at five stitches to the inch. By using the pattern’s numbers for the smallest size and Provence at five stitches to the inch the sweaters should fit the babies at about six months.
Porgress Report:
Projects planned or in progress as of Jan 1 - 38
- 8 completed
- 5 added
Total planned or in progress as of March 10 - 35.
Am making progress!
I have projects in all categories- there’s are two Aran’s, one for me and one for a granddaughter, some lace (the February Lady Sweater), an entrelac sweater that’s been hiding for a couple of years, a couple of stoles for everyday warmth, and I’m not sure how many socks.
And I’m always looking for something new to do!
I have it down to two projects at the moment. I’m knitting a pair of socks, halfway through the second sock. And I’ve been crocheting a granny square afghan from my stash for several years. About 30 squares finished and many more to go. And I’m always thinking of new scarf ideas but haven’t started one yet.