Monday, January 14, 2019

2018 Knitting Projects!

I didn't get as many items knitted in 2018 as in previous years because of the renovation - there was too much dust and chaos happening to try and knit.  So while I only completed 15 projects, I did make some headway on other items, which you'll also see in this post.

Of course I knitted a lot of hats:
From top left:  Seahawkish, MLJ Wurm, Kendall for Erica x 2, Taste the rainbow, Painted Patagonia, Don't Be a Square, Daddio.

Socks are always a favorite:
From top left:  Mini Jelly Belly, Jelly Belly, Taste the Rainbow, Heartbreaker, So Pink.

My baby knitting dropped off dramatically:

Big Boy Hat (made using yarn from Logan's mama)
Renegade Mittens, which could also be named One and Done, because using heavy yarn on small needles (necessary to make a tight weave for warm mittens) hurt my hands.

This year I'm introducing yet another category to my year-end roundup - unfinished projects.

I present to you sock:
This sock is about to go on eharmony to find a mate if I don't knit it one soon.

Almost finished socks:
I love these but I had to set them aside temporarily in order to finish other projects.

Abandoned sweater:
I'm not sure this will be picked back up anytime soon.  The yarn is not fun to knit with, and it's a small gauge so it was taking forever.  I do like the pattern, though, and might see if I can knit it with heavier yarn.

Almost finished sweater:
Pictured:  back and front panels - I just have the sleeves to do and then whipstitch it together.  This is using bulky yarn and it's gone fairly quickly.  After that I will pick up all the stitches running along the two front panels and the back neckline using my ChiaoGoo needles with the longest cord, and then finish the edge with the gray yarn to pull it all together.

Pillow top that I'm afraid to sew a back onto:
Sew onto knitting?  I know it's done, but I haven't gotten the courage to attempt it yet.

As you can see, I kept myself busy last year with knitting, and I'm off to a good start with more projects for 2019.  I don't want to jinx myself, but I would really love to have some success with adult-sized sweaters; I think I'm on my way with the blue and gray one, FINGERS CROSSED.  I also have some hats in mind that use colorwork, which is something I've only dabbled in a bit.  Really, it's a mystery to me what I'll have to show you next January, but it's fun to imagine the possibilities.

15 comments:

  1. Congrats on all your projects from last year they are so pretty. The theme seems to be hats! When I knitted I liked using worsted weight yarn and at least size 8 needles which, makes for faster projects. Now days I just read about others who are still knitting. I can't wait to see you wearing the sweater you are almost done on.

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    1. Most of the time I'm using size 6 and 7 needles for the hats. It does take a while, especially when you cast on 104 stitches - eek!

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  2. Your stuff is sooo awesome!!!!! It all looks great!!!

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  3. I like that when you decide you don't like knitting something, you stop pressuring yourself to do it. As it should be with something that is supposed to be for fun! I have to admit I'd like to see you finish 1 adult sweater lol. Everything is beautiful!

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    1. Firl, me too on the adult sweater being finished!

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  4. What a great collection! I love the colors in the Big Boy hat! And think about it--lots of store bought sweaters are just sewn together. I wonder if you did a zig zag around the edge of the knitting, would that make it easier to sew to a backing?

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    1. Would you stretch the pillow top a bit as you zig zagged it?

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    2. I don't think so. But probably block it so it is the size and shape that you want it to be.

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  5. Love love all your projects. Esp the hats and socks. Wish I had more time....

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    1. Thanks! I don't run as much as you...I think there's the trade off, LOL.

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  6. That's a great year end total. I love all the socks!

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  7. I'm always impressed with your knitting. Love the hats and the socks!

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  8. I love seeing all your projects. LOL about sock going on eHarmony. Dying.

    You are already such a brave and adventurous knitter! You can totally handle sewing on to knitting. I believe in you! :)

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