Pattern: Salal by Andi SatterlundYarn: The Fibre Company Knightsbridge (old version) in BurgundyNeedles: Size 8 circs So I’ve been sitting on this sweater since September, aiming to make a grosgrain ribbon reinforced button band.    Since I made an entire new sweater, with buttons, since then, I decided I should bow to realty and just

My Sibella cardigan is actually done, but it turns out I don’t have buttons I like, so I had to order some (which I’m very thankful are currently still available, even though I’d say they’re probably non-essential).     So I’m going to consider this done in March, but it’ll probably only be wearable in April. 

Here’s another try for my leftover Tess’ Designer Yarns lace – the Laminaria shawl by Elizabeth Freeman.    I’m doing the smaller size.     I think this will be fun – it has some cool Estonian lace stitches.   Should be a fun side project.

Pattern: Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie BrownYarn: a slew of yarn ends and single oddball skeins that are listed in the Ravelry project page if you’re actually interestedNeedles: Size 9 circs It’s really strange to have this project done – I cast it on in 2016.   But I wanted it to be the right size

Here’s the first official project start of 2020 – the Sibella Cardigan, by Carrie Bostick Hoge.   I’m using Quince and Co Finch in the Birds Egg colorway.    I decided I needed to try a slightly more tailored sweater for my next sweater project.    (Not that I’m going super crazy, but the last two

Pattern: Temperature Scarf (Inspired by the Knitwit Temperature Scarf)Yarn: KnitPicks Palette in the Clarity, Kumquat Heather, Limeade Heather, Macaw, Marina, Pool, Semolina, Seraphim, Serrano, Sky, and Silver colorwaysNeedles: Size 4 Circs I’m a few days late posting this.  I am considering it a 2019 project – I just had to make sure that I had

It occurs to me that I hadn’t gotten a very recently picture of the hexipuff pile, so here that is.    It’s definitely getting bigger, but still not big enough for a blanket. My scrappy ten stitch worsted/aran blanket is actually big enough that I think I’m going to finish it off shortly.   I have

Pattern: Stash Busting Helix Hat by Jessica RoseYarn: Quince and Co Owl in the Buru, Cranberry and Straits colorways, and Berry Meadow Heritage Alpaca in TashiNeedles: Size 8 and 9 circs and size 9 DPNs Stash busting continues, with a touch of it’s been cold, and I’m still trying to perfect my winter hat game. 

Pattern: Cowl based on eyeballing the Bryce Canyon cowl by Courtney MussattYarn: Lichen and Lace Matte Sock in the Pressed Flower ColorwayNeedles: Size 5 DPNs The cowl is done.    Still love the yarn, and I really like this colorway.   I wasn’t much into the speckled colorways that have been popular in recent memory, but

Project: Holiday Cheer Ornaments by Kate Gagnon OsbornYarn: Lichen and Lace Matte Sock in the Teal Tide colorwayNeedles: Size 1.5 DPNs More using up the Lichen and Lace – this is one of nine options in this pattern set, so I’m sure I’ll be revisiting it – they’re all great yarn end busters.