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INSIDE: Sewing antics and what’s got me excited for upcoming projects…
While I’ve put down my knitting needles for the time being (swapping out two needles for the one on the sewing machine…)
Here’s my progress so far for my Chanterelle pants by Sew Liberated. I’ve taped the pattern pieces together.
Now that was a job!
I cut the above into more manageable pieces to trace each one.
I considered using baking parchment as tracing paper, but I found it was too slippery, thick and inflexible for pinning to fabric.
I need to dedicate large chunks of time to this project, unlike knitting, where I can squeeze in a few rows during my short breaks in my working hours!
So sewing is my day off project for now.
Knitting is still getting a look in…
I loved Kathryn Vercillo’s comment about my UFOs (unfinished objects). Do you too attribute feelings to your knitting projects?
And talking about knitting…
The great part of writing the weekly What To Knit Next issues is, I find all this wonderful inspiration for my readers… And potential knitting projects!
It’s taking all my willpower to resist the urge to start all these knitting projects!
I thought I’d share some of my favorites I’ve found recently…
The Actinotus Wrap by Ambah O’Brien is incredible!
The lace and geometric mosaic sections draws your attention and it’d be a standout piece in my handmade wardrobe.
The Norma Sweater is still on my radar.
I loved how
knitted a winter sweater through the warmer months and she’s inspired me to consider doing the same.Or the Lenu Sweater, I do so adore cables and seed stitch. The front panel delightfully combines both.
This colorwork vest by Aleks Byrd based on an Estonian angler’s sweater from the ‘50s would be a labor of love. Also, a steep learning curve for me as it requires steeking!
The elegant simplicity of garter stitch panels in Bérangère Cailliau’s Linya shawl’s and unique construction looks like a fun knit.
The pink and mustard with the white star motifs makes the Scandiland Socks design by Summer Lee sing! It’d be my first attempt at an afterthought heal.
I so enjoy learning new techniques. (This design is from her book The Sock Project: Colorful, Cool Socks to Knit and Show Off.)
I also bought
’s lovely Low Key Scarf design a while back. I’m searching for yarns I’d like to use. Any recommendations?In a recent interview with Joji Locatelli on Fruity Knitting, she was discussing her La Prarie design; an open cardigan with bobbles and cables. I remembered I’d bought that one last year. The bobbles and cables called to me as did the choice of colors.
I need to make the most of my summer knitted tees I’ve already got in my wardrobe, but I’d love to knit with Knit For Olive’s silk yarn. The Reveries Tee by Hanna at Herbgarden Knits, with its delicate eyelets, looks gorgeous!
My latest finished object is a child-size hat. I used Knit Picks City Tweed DK a blend of 55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed. The resulting fabric is so soft and light and is beautiful to touch.
And I’d like your help to decide what should be my next project! Please let me know which one catches your eye in the comments.
And another question for you: What knitting project is exciting you at the moment?
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P.S. Lots of surprising finds in my Sunday Scroll coming up…
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I've been very busy with socks but also started a thick cable man's sweater. A bit heavy and hot for working during the summer months, but getting back to it now, along with a nice alpaca and kid-silk vest. However, I've fallen in love with a gorgeous cardigan together with yarn from Portugal. I've yet to knit a cardigan but I'm definitely going to attempt this one
I do not regret knitting a sweater through summer; my future self is graciously thanking me! oooh I’d love to see you work on a sweater but a color work vest sounds just as good. Selfishly, I’m looking for inspiration to try color work which currently intimidates me beyond measure.