| Status | Finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | July 11 2020 | |
| Completed | July 31 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Gift "Please Join Me" Shawl | |
| Designer | Debra Gerhard | |
| Yarn | Urth Harvest Fingering (Thyme) / Urth Uneek Fingering (3006) | 2 skeins |
| Needles | US 5 (3.75mm) | 40" Circular |
This shawl is a gift for a favorite aunt. It was a breeze to knit.
The one modification that I made was that I kept the color scheme the same throughout, and I did not switch the MC and CC as written in the pattern.
| Status | Finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | April 21 2020 | |
| Completed | October 1 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Green and Pearl "Ruusujuuri" | |
| Designer | Tiina Kuu | |
| Yarn | Malabrgio / Spun Right Round | 2 skeins |
| Needles | US 1 2.25 mm / US 1.5 2.5 mm | 40" Circular |
#freesocks2020 #ciasbod
Another cast-on project inspired by a podcast. This year a goal is to knit 12 pairs of socks in 2020. This pair of socks is taking a bit of time.
I really love toe-up socks, so this pattern really worked for me. The all over colorwork took way longer than I expected because I kept losing steam on these socks. I wish I had knit with yarn with higher contrast, but ultimately the softness of both sock yarns kept my needles clicking away. Next time, I will be sure to snap a black and white photo - it’s worth the trouble.
| Status | Completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | November 16, 2020 | |
| Completed | November 22, 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Liquid Gold "Zilver" Shawl | |
| Designer | Lisa Mutch | |
| Yarn | Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light // Liquid Gold | 2 skeins |
| Needles | US 8 (5.0 mm) | 40" Circular |
This my third Zilver, and I’m still not tired of this pattern. It always blocks out well.
My modifications to the shawl are included in the notes section of my 1st Zilver project on Ravelry.
I will make this pattern again and again. Now that I’ve made it three times, this pattern is second nature.
| Status | Completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | November 1, 2020 | |
| Completed | November 17, 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Light and Dark Blue "Strangebrew" | |
| Designer | Tin Can Knits | |
| Yarn | Knit Picks Palette: Jay, Bluebell, White | 4 skeins / 2 skeins / 1 skein |
| Needles | US 3 3.25 mm / US 1.5 2.5mm | 40" Circular |
I modified the fair isle pattern from the St. Remy sweater pattern, but after multiple attempts at getting the shoulders correct, I decided to give the Strange Brew pattern.
Modifications:
Bottom-up sweater / XS size
I did match the pattern gauge (26 sts. / 32 rnds): my gauge was 28 sts. / 33 rnds.
Make Again?
This is the best fitting sweater make for me so far. The color, ease, and overall fit are flattering.
Despite being a budget wool, I did not over heat when wearing the sweater.
I will use this yarn and pattern again.
| Status | Finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | February 22 2020 | |
| Completed | November 15 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Overbury | |
| Designer | Lydia Gluck | |
| Yarn | Mirasol Yarn Qulla | 1 skein |
| Needles | US 2 (2.75 mm) | 40" Circular |
Lost 1 mitten right when I was ready to weave in the ends. Luckily, over 1.5 years later, I found the lost mitten (in the pocket of a little used handbag?) and finished this project up.
Next time, I would knit the mitten flap shorter and knit more cuff rows.
| Status | Completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | September 17, 2020 | |
| Completed | September 28, 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Vintage Yarn "Featherweight Cardigan" | |
| Designer | Hannah Fettig | |
| Yarn | JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk | 4 skeins // held double to make gauge |
| Needles | US 6 4.0 mm | 40" Circular |
I used vintage yarn, a silk-wool blend, to create this cardigan.
Suzanne Bryan // Perfect Picked Up Button Bands // YouTube
Modifications:
Knit Small Size // 35.25”
Held yarn double to make pattern gauge
Lengthened the body
Collar: Twisted rib 2x2
Hem: Twisted rib 2x2
Wrists: Twisted rib 2x2
Make Again?
I’m not sure yet.
Some knitters have noted that the cardigan can slip from some shoulder shapes.
After wearing this cardigan several times, this cardigan does tend to slip off of my shoulders in a way that my other, commercial cardigans (unbuttoned) do not.
| Status | Finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | September 6 2020 | |
| Completed | September 17 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Leaves | |
| Designer | Valentina Georgieva | |
| Yarn | Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella (08) | 1 partial skein |
| Needles | US 6 4.0 mm / US 8 5.0 mm | 40" Circular |
I’ve knit this pattern enough to say that it’s becoming a go-to gift giving pattern. It knits up extremely fast.
Will probably knit this many times again. I did not make any modifications.
| Status | Completed | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | August 1, 2020 | |
| Completed | September 15, 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Periwinkle Mohair "Paloma" | |
| Designer | Espace Tricot | |
| Yarn | Knit Picks | 7 skeins / 6 skeins |
| Needles | US 8 5.0 mm / US 6 4.0mm | 40" Circular |
This is a knit that I cast-on due to podcast watching.
Modifications were really important for me for this knit.
I did not like the look of the turtleneck on me, so I modified it to be a wide scoop neck.
I knit to a size that matched an already owned garment. A lot of trying on - trial and error.
I did not knit a cropped length, and extended the body by about 3-4”
I added short rows to the bust and darts to the back.
I mirrored the sleeve twisted rib design at both waist sides.
| Status | Finished | |
|---|---|---|
| Started | August 30 2020 | |
| Completed | September 5 2020 | |
| Pattern Name | Leaves | |
| Designer | Valentina Georgieva | |
| Yarn | Juniper Moon Farm Gabriella (01) | 1 partial skein |
| Needles | US 6 4.0 mm / US 8 5.0 mm | 40" Circular |
I’ve knit this pattern enough to say that it’s becoming a go-to gift giving pattern. It knits up extremely fast.
Will probably knit this many times again. I did not make any modifications.