First Two Finishes of 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends! I meant to get this post written yesterday but time… it goes so quickly! But I’ve found a few minutes this afternoon to settle in with my computer so I think I might get it finished today. I’m so pleased to share my first two finished knitting projects of 2024!

Before I get to my projects, I have to share that my feelings of contentment have stretched through the second week of the year. It felt really nice on Sunday to wake up to a big snowstorm, cook breakfast, work with my sourdough starter, and finish up a sweater. And then when I left my sweater to soak and casted on a new project almost immediately? What a feeling. I’m here for it! All of these feelings and activities are related to my new word of the year, which I have yet to share. More on that soon! And now, on to the knitting update!

Friends, this DRK Everyday Sweater fits perfectly. It might actually be my favorite knit ever. When I was an undergrad, I had a gray wool sweater that I practically lived in. And then I accidentally put it in the wash and you can guess what happened. I was so sad! So I’m thrilled to finally have another one. I’ve been wearing it today (I took it off to take this picture) and am so happy with it.

This is knit up in Ooskit yarn. It’s a DK weight while the pattern calls for worsted, so I had to play with the gauge a bit but found the perfect stitch count for me.

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On Sunday I realized that I didn’t have a winter hat. I bought Andrea Mowry’s Quill pattern a few years ago and decided to finally make it. I found this olive green Cascade 220 in my stash and went for it. It went quickly and I’m wearing it as I type this! So now I have a winter hat and a second very satisfying finish.

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B+B had a homeschoolers program at the Discovery Center on Monday so I cast on for a simple pair of socks that morning to ensure that I’d have something to keep my hands busy while I waited for them. It’s amazing how quickly even socks come together when you actually spend time working on them!

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Last night I ordered yarn for my next sweater. I’ve decided on the Anker’s Sweater by PetiteKnit (Ravelry link) and I am so excited to get started! I didn’t want to splurge too much, so I ordered the yarn from KnitPicks and am always so pleased with the quality of the yarn despite the price being so affordable. I will keep working on my socks while I wait for that order to arrive!

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That is my stitching life right now! We are expecting quite a bit of snow tonight, which will turn to rain, and will likely be a giant mess. I plan on settling in on the couch, rewatching some of the third season of All Creatures Great and Small, and knitting on my socks. So many of us have been experiencing awful weather lately, so I hope you’re all staying safe. I’m planning to be back on Friday with an update on my reading of The Comfort of Crows. Take good care!