April Update
Another month has passed me by…it’s hard to believe it’s been so long since I’ve posted! Not for lack of things to say, but rather for lack of time to write it. For the past month I’ve really tried to stay focused on teaching my boys–which is my primary job after all–and by the end of each day most, if not all, of my energy is used up and I just want to sit in front of the TV and knit. So, sorry dear faithful readers (both of you). Perhaps this summertime I’ll be able to make time to blog more regularly?
Science Experiment…homeschool science in the kitchen!
I’ve posted a few of my knitting pics here and there on Facebook and/or Instagram. So even though I’ve neglected to write blog posts, I’ve tried to keep as active on social media as I can. As I already mentioned, knitting each evening while watching television with my hubby has become my primary means of de-stressing after hounding my 14 year old and working hard with my 7 year old to get their schoolwork done each day. With lots of good knitting time, I’ve managed to complete a few projects! Yay! I love FOs!
Knitting Update
Finished Objects:
#1) After 2 months of working on it off and on, I finally finished my Diving in shawl! I just love it! The Malabrigo yarns are so soft and warm! And although the colorways don’t contrast a lot, they work very well together and the result is quite lovely.
I know you wanted to see headless photos of me, right?! LOL! Taking selfies is not my forte.
#2) Earlier this month I finished knitting scarf using the pattern “My So Called Scarf” by Allison Isaacs with that lovely Phydeaux yarn from my February Yarnbox. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this yarn?!? It’s wonderful! I decided to use just one skein for the scarf, so I sewed the seams together to make it into a mobius. I especially loved the stitch pattern in the variegated colors of the yarn. Such a lovely combo!
#3) After finishing the My So-Called {Mobius} Scarf, I decided to use my second skein to design a pair of matching mitts. I adore how the yarn worked up for my new mitts too! And although I really want to show off these finished mitts to you all, I’ve decided to wait until my pattern is ready to publish. Which leads me into the last heading of today’s post…
New Design in the Works
I’m hoping to work out the details for a couple more hand sizes before I write up my new pattern since not everyone can wear my extra-small ladies’ mitt size! So for now, all you get to know is that I’ve got a pair of Mystery Mitts (that match the above cowl) in the works!
Now if someone would just invent a working time turner so I can work on two things at once!!!
As always, happy knitting!
Steph
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