I haven't shared a knitting update for a while and I thought I would take time to do that here. So since we last chatted about knitting, I've finished several things and started a few more.
I'm most thrilled to have finished my very first pair of socks! I couldn't be more pleased! These are so squishy. Every single part of the construction of these was a learning experience with the exception of the ribbed cuffs and the knit stitch.
Next up, another pair of socks! Yes, I couldn't resist starting another
pair. I actually started these just after I finished the first sock of
the pair above. I call these my Candy Socks. They are knit with Regia Pairfect yarn. The yellow bit you see in the picture tells you where to start the next sock. It's brilliant! This one actually has the heel in it now but I haven't taken a proper picture of it. This heel uses a different technique than the first pair I knit. It's called the "Fish Lips Kiss" heel. I'll report back on the fit when they are done.
My next finish is a cowl knit with Fyberspates Cumulus yarn which is made from alpaca and silk. I'm calling this one my Cumulus Cowl. Let me tell you, this feels like a cloud. It's so light and fluffy. I know it looks like a giant tube top in the picture but trust me, it's a cowl. I wouldn't do that to the public. Nobody wants to see me in a tube top, lawd no!
The final thing is going to be a stuffed bee! I couldn't resist this one. It's also my first attempt at amigurumi and doing a couple different increases and decreases than the ones I leaned on the socks. I'm using those little Lion Brand Bon Bons you get at Joann's. The ones I chose are the cotton version. It's working up much easier than I'd anticipated. I need to knit the wings and antennae as well as embroider it's face. I think it's going to be really cute.
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So there you have it folks, my knitting update. My needles have certainly been busy and I'm having an incredible amount of fun. I'm still making time for my cross stitch too but admittedly the knitting has taken the front seat right now. It's all good...right?!
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are all well.
More next time,
The Inspired Stitcher
