All of the Christmas knits were well appreciated, which made me feel very good. The only knit that needs reworking are dad's socks, which are too short :/ easy fix, I just don't want to look at them anymore!
My last two finished objects of 2012 were:
1. Intersections Break by Mel Ski:
It's a fast and fun knit. I used stashed bulky yarn; the pattern calls for worsted weight held single or doubled. I might tink back and knit it a bit longer; as it is, unblocked, it doesn't quite cover my ears completely.
2. Hitchhiker by Martina Behm:
I looooove this pattern so much. It was a relief to knit something that wasn't on a time frame. The pattern is simple yet engaging, and it was perfect to knit while finishing The Night Circus (which I loved).
I received this yarn from Scott, for Christmas. It's Knit Picks Imagination in Mermaid Lagoon. I still have one skein left...
And I received the pattern from wonderful Andi. I know I will be knitting this scarf over and over, it has become my favorite.
A few projects I'm working on:
The Zombie Vixen mitts is a knit-a-long I've helped start on Instagram. There is also a Ravelry group with a thread dedicated to the KAL if you aren't on IG but would still like to participate!
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It is a fun pattern knit with fingering weight yarn! I've decided to try knitting them two at a time :) This is my first time using Koigu KPPPM yarn and I am so in love. It is one of the nicest yarns I've used and was definitely a splurge.
The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery gals have done it again; they've designed a new cross stitch sampler that starts TODAY! It is called the Woodland Sampler.
and there is one more KAL I want to join, I'm just deciding on yarn. It is 22.5 Degrees by Martina Behm. I am obsessed with her designs! Garter stitch is just so smooshy. There is a Ravelry thread for the KAL too :)
I will be back soon with a few Christmas photos.
Happy 2013 friends :)
The edging on 22.5 degrees is so cute! I might have to dig through my stash and see if I have something that would work for this!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I love the scalloped edging!! In the Rav thread for the KAL, someone posted a how-to video...did you watch it? Having never knit a scalloped edge before, it's WILD!! I finally wound my yarn up for it so maybe I will cast on today :)
DeleteLook at all the fun going on with this post! I have started a Hitchhiker as well, I agree it is a fun knit.
ReplyDeleteI knew I liked you for a number of reasons, after seeing your Cherry Garcia, I really know why. That is my ultimate fav!
I love your Hitchhiker, Andi! What do you do with your finished shawls? Do you keep them or give them away? I want to knit so many different shawls, and I fall in love with each of them...
DeleteHaha!! I think I must have gotten the idea from you originally then!! (first time trying Ben&Jerry's --I know!!-- and Cherry Garcia felt like the one!)
Oh you are too cute! Your Hitchhiker is fabulous on you. So you're a Walking Dead fan too, yeah? My hub's been watching that of late.
ReplyDeleteaww thank you Kepanie! I am NOT a zombie fan of any kind!! Hahaha they scare me too much :) I just love the pattern!
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