So I knit a lot this weekend. SURPRISE!! Yeah, I know. The thing is, I’ve had a lot of requests lately, birthdays, etc, so I had a lot to get done. So I see this little pile of knitted objects, which is great, but then I remember something. When The Yarn Harlot’s friend was pregnant and overdue, she knit one thing a day until the baby came. Her pile was a lot bigger and had a lot more detailed objects. So am I fast or slow? Should I even compare to professional knitters? Here is what I finished, or in some cases, almost finished this weekend.
Foot Ovens
I did make two of these…the pattern came from Yarn Harlot and they are for a friend who is going in for surgery. I am amazed how fast a sock is when you’re using worsted weight yarn. This is a one-ply, and I know it will get fuzzy, but they will be warm, soft and cozy in the hospital.
Another Hockey Hat
Sis asked for a hockey hat to match Walker’s for herself and her friend. Unfortunately, I rarely enjoy making the same thing twice, even if I can improve on the design. And it’s black. Which I can only knit on in real sunlight. None of the lights in my house really let you see the stitches, so I end up ripping alot. Yeah, very fun. NOT!! So she asked for the friends’ first and I will get to the other after some other, more fun knits.
Hat for Justin Bieber Fan
Another request, which I think turned out pretty cute. I had a fingering yarn and doubled it to worsted. I had a lot left and so decided to make….
Almost Mittens for JB Fan
Gloves to go with it. But not matching. Don’t know why. Just thought it would be fun. I need to get the thumbs on, but other than that, they are ready to go for a certain person’s birthday party this weekend.
So since my other sis is pregnant (announced this weekend), I’ve decided to tackle The Baby Surprise Sweater, a pattern by the legendary knitter Elizabeth Zimmerman. Jude doesn’t get this, so I”m sure many people won’t, but there are certain knitting patterns, knitters need to do. Like a mountain climber needs to climb K2 and Everest or whatever. This is one. It’s knit in a rectangle with decreases and increases in certain places, and stripes or whatever strategically placed, and then when finished, it’s folded up origami-style and becomes a sweater. I spent quite a bit of time looking at finished projects on Ravelry, and think I am going to choose a tweed sort of yarn. Don’t know what it is yet, so it will have to be neutral. Thursday night is knit night and Channi is going to help me pick it out. Very fun. Sis also asked for one of the pods I made K’s nieces’ baby, so I’ll get on that too at some point. Have a few months I guess!
New Years Resolutions;
1. Stop Swearing (this is proving harder than expected. Why do I not ever swear at work, but do while driving, and yes, while knitting? I’m going to stop though. I almost always accomplish my resolutions.)
2. Run in a 5k. I started running last year, but a back issue stopped me. This year the non-profit I am on the board of is sponsoring one in the spring. It’s only 3 miles right? Doable.
3. Finish at least 3 of my CPA tests. I hope four, but it will depend on how long it takes me to get registered, which I’ve heard from some people is a test in itself.
Go Janell!