TWELFTH Self-Imposed Year of Projects - Y'all....I have something to share (Update #8)

 Y'all, it's Sunday. And I have something to share.

I know it's hard to see, but the cranes are back. That is a sure sign that spring is coming. We're pretty sure they have a nest over by the creek, as they tend to hang out there, which is perfectly fine. They woke me up around 6am today. They sang me the song of their people. I wasn't even mad. 

But, enough about that, on to the knitting!

 

FOs (Finished Objects)
1. Josh's Winter Hat: started 20 December 2022; finished 2 January 2022
2. NEYCO Hat: started 31 December 2022; finished 20 January 2022
3. Hat: started 15 February 2023; finished 25 February 2023

I finished up a hat for Stormageddon in a whole 10 days. To be fair, it was also bulky yarn on big needles. Regardless, I finished another project.

It fits me. It fits Stormageddon. I call that a win. It was basically just some ribbing and stockinette and I divided the crown into four equal sections and did decreases on either side of each section. Nothing terribly fancy. The point is that I used up almost a half ball of leftover bulky yarn and Stormageddon gets a new hat. I still have about half a ball of leftovers in the green but I'll get around to that. That might even be my next project. We'll see. 

Also, because the knitting on the actual hat is done, this is the Kitty at Christmas hat (without the earrings):

Yes, I know the one side is a bit wonky. It looks fine when worn. It's the side where the color changes happened and where I wove in ends. So yes, it's wonky. And it's fine. But this isn't officially done yet because the earrings aren't done. I need to get myself together and figure out what I'm going to do. 

Anyway, moving on....

WIPs (Works-in-Progress) These are carried over year after year, if needed.
1. Wink: started 5 January 2015
2. Shetland Neck Wool (support spindle): started 8 September 2017
3. Returning: started 14 January 2018
4. Faerie Mountain Fibers Crazy Batt (EEW Mini): started 13 April 2018
5. Granny Square Blanket: started 28 April 2018
6. UW Ski Hat: started 11 July 2018
7. Purl & Loop Weaving Project: started 28 August 2018
8. Linen Stitch Scarf: started 2 June 2020
9. Sand Drift Blanket: started 17 January 2021
10. Dishcloth: started 25 February 2022
11. Mixed BFL (Annie): started 18 March 2022
12. Lakeline Tank: started 18 March 2022
13. Socks: started 28 September 2022
14. Bonbon 2: started 15 October 2022
15. Smile & Wave: started 15 November 2022
16. Kitty at Christmas: started 28 January 2023

So. Yeah. Knitting this week. I did some. We should all be shocked. Maybe not. I'm still trying to figure out this whole work-life balance thing and some weeks it's okay and other weeks it's a total outhouse. This week was an okay week, as far as knitting. I finished up the hat for Stormageddon. Once I did that, I freed myself up to work on other things...and in this case, the "other things" was just the Socks for Little Man. Admittedly, I spent most of my time on the hat but I did work on the socks, and progress is progress. I also considered working on the Smile & Wave Fingerless Mitts but I need to put the thumb stitches on holders and I just didn't feel like trying to do that. So, you know, I didn't. 

I don't think I did any other knitting. I did look at my next project, which is the mittens that match Josh's Winter Hat...which means I found the yarn and needles, which is always a good time. And it's important if I want to actually make the mittens. 

OMGLSFWTFBBQ

Items for ME (FTW!)
1. Nottingham (worsted weight, ~1200 yds; Cascade 220 Heathers)
2. Ishbel (fingering weight, ~610 yds; Happy Hands Yarn)
3. NIN Hat (worsted weight, 2 colors, ~220 yds + scraps; partials bin)
4. Boneyard Shawl (fingering weight, ~750 yds; KP Hawthorne Fingering)
5. Wilf's Hat (worsted weight, ~240 yds; Psych Ward Yarns)
6. Skoufaki (DK weight, ~175 yds; handspun)
7. Kaweah Hat (DK weight, ~240 yds; Houndstooth DK)
8. Chunkeanie (bulky weight, ~160 yds; madelinetosh Chunky)
9. Sockhead (fingering weight, ~400 yds; so many choices)
10. Stranger Things Hat (worsted weight, ~200 yds; Malabrigo Rios)
11. Huj Tub (laceweight, ~900 yds; Laceweight Cashmere)
12. Rose City Rollers (fingering weight, ~250 yds; so many choices)

Children's Items/Knitting for others
1. Flax for Little Man (worsted weight; Baah Yarns Shasta)
2. Honey Badger: (worsted weight - black & white acrylic I have banging around the stash)*
3. The Mandolorian (sport weight, ~165 yds; need grey/black, white, and green...which I might have)*
4. Zelda Beanie (worsted weight, unknown yardage; black/grey and yellow)
5. Wasabi for Mr. K (worsted weight, ~150 yds; Cascade 220 in Moss Agate if possible)
6. Bugle for Miss E (worsted weight, ~150 yds; htNEVELE worsted)
7. Baby Bear for Mr. T (fingering weight, ~220 yds; anything will work)
8. Pig for Earle & Duane (worsted weight, ~300 yds; need pink, of course)
9. Hippo for Sweet Girl (fingering weight, ~400 yds total; purple & pink)
10. Elefante for Sassy Girl (worsted weight, ~250 yds; maybe if I can find the original...otherwise, something new/different)

Utilitarian/Household Items
1. Garter Chevron Blanket (worsted weight; KP Mighty Stitch - may need to get some more black or white)
2. Diagonal Knit Dishcloths (any weight; cotton of some sort, possibly a cotton/bamboo blend, depending on use)
3. Reusable Produce Bag (worsted weight; cotton or acrylic)
4. Harry Potter Blanket (worsted weight; superwash or acrylic - based on several dishcloth patterns to make blocks)
5. Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth (any weight; cotton or a cotton/bamboo blend, again based on use)
6. Pop Blanket (worsted weight; superwash - a little of this and that?)
7. Holiday Countdown Stockings (worsted weight; various colors from partials bin)
8. Cat Butts (worsted weight; "cat" colors and pink for the butthole)
9. Yer Mom Licks Cat Butts (worsted weight; "cat" colors and pink for the butthole)

Other Fibery Endeavors:
1. Stash Fit
2. Create a project bag inventory
3. Update library inventory (on Ravelry)
4. Update stash inventory (on Ravelry) and reorganize yarn
5. Stitch markers: make kits and individual for Etsy shop
6. Destash as necessary/needed

 

This week was filled with some nasty weather. We were supposed to get around 10" of snow this week...instead, we got like 2" of sleet and ice, with a dusting of snow on top of it. Let's just say that Wednesday was not a fun day. My boss closed our office early on Wednesday due to the weather. We were all sent home at 2pm and told to finish our workday at home (if we had a telework agreement - and I do). Schools were closed for two days in a row, which did not thrill my children as it meant there would be make-up school days. They'll be fine. 

Aside from the weather being wonky, not a lot else happened.

Oh wait. I lied. Little Man finished a lego set this week (the one he started the week before). It's a Star Wars set he got for Christmas.

Also, we got a new pinball machine. It's actually a virtual one so it's basically a big TV hooked up to a computer and it has 1500 virtual pinball games loaded. It's a nice compromise to getting a 30+ year old machine like the Addams Family...so, that works out well. It arrived on Tuesday, just before the storm, so everyone spent some time playing on Wednesday and Thursday.

And Fat Tuesday was this week (not that I'm a bit religious)...so I made beignets...because Mardi Gras. Actually, I made a half-batch because they don't do well cold so I only made enough that we would eat on the spot. I managed to be able to eat these two...and that was about it. ::sigh::

Oh, and my new car had it's first bath. It was...icky. Husband and I had Monday off so we went to Platteville for breakfast with Little Man's namesake (Husband's college advisor)...but first, the car needed a bath. So, we went through the car wash and the colors were pretty. Hence, photo.

Of course, the car is dirty again and will need a bath again. It's fine. 

Anyway, I've rambled on enough and it's time for bed. I hope you've had a lovely week and weekend!