TWELFTH Self-Imposed Year of Projects - So...I realized *yesterday* that I forgot to post....(Updates #37 and #38)

I'm well aware that I missed last week. I literally remembered yesterday while we were driving to Husband's parents' house. 

::sigh:: 

Apparently this is how I am going to be now? I don't know. 

 

Anyway, let's get going...

 

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
4. Linen Stitch Scarf: started 2 June 2020; finished 12 April 2023
5. Kitty at Christmas: started 28 January 2023; finished 11 February 2023
6. Wasabi for Mr. K: started 10 March 2023; frogged 5 September 2023
7. Smile & Wave: started 15 November 2022; finished 11 September 2023

I finished up my Smile & Wave Fingerless Mitts during the first Knitters' Guild Meeting of the year. I've even washed them. But, with that said, I haven't properly photographed them yet. I might get around to it someday. 

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. Sand Drift Blanket: started 17 January 2021
9. Dishcloth: started 25 February 2022
10. Mixed BFL (Annie): started 18 March 2022
11. Lakeline Tank: started 18 March 2022
12. Socks: started 28 September 2022
13. Bonbon 2: started 15 October 2022
14. Star Stitch Shawl: started 8 June 2023 (link to the kit)
15. Baby Blanket: started 30 June 2023

Over the past couple weeks, not a lot of knitting has occurred, aside from finishing up the fingerless mitts. Well, I shouldn't say that. I've done some knitting....but it also involved tinking back, knitting, frogging, restarting a project, tinking back, frogging, restarting again, frogging and finally getting back on track. I wish I were kidding. I put the Star Stitch Shawl on timeout to think about what it had done and I had some time to get back to it...and I was tinking back and couldn't find the mistake so I tinked back some more and still couldn't find the mistake so I wound up frogging it and starting over. A couple times. I think I'm back on track now. I think. I hope. I really don't want to frog it and restart again. 

In addition to that, I also worked on the Baby Blanket. At this point, it's just growing. And it can keep growing for a few more inches. So I suppose it means I'm getting closer to the end. And then, of course, I have another one to make. Because why not.

Other than that, I've not done any other knitting. I'll get there. It'll be fine. 

 

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. Pig for Earle & Duane (worsted weight, ~300 yds; need pink, of course)
6. Hippo for Sweet Girl (fingering weight, ~400 yds total; purple & pink)
7. Elefante for Sassy Girl (worsted weight, ~250 yds; maybe if I can find the original...otherwise, something new/different)...but she's requested a cow as a replacement so we'll see what I can find.

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

 

The past few weeks have been busy. I've started back at the gym. I have another six weeks of getting my ass kicked three times per week. We'll see how it goes. Husband was out of town this past week for work so I was running the show with the boys, and to be honest, I'm a sucker. We ate dinner out, went shopping, and did things we probably shouldn't have but here we are. 

Little Man has been having some major issues with his new Nike shoes...like his back and ankles have been a hot mess. So, we picked up some Vans. And because what's good for one is good for both...and now my kids look like the skater boys of my youth. 

Unfortunately, Little Man's Vans need to be broken in a bit because they're bothering the back of his foot. We'll get there. I ordered some moleskin to see if that helps with the process. And then Stormageddon's shoelaces unraveled. Both shoes. It was a hot mess. But we got new shoelaces, which should help. At least his feet don't hurt.

Also, they are absolutely standing the exact same way. I didn't realize it when I took the photo but I noticed when I sent it to Husband. 

I also ordered a new book.

The author, Mercury Stardust (also known as the Handy Trans Ma'am), is local to us here in southern Wisconsin. And she's a damn delight. She's on her book tour right now and she made the New York Times Bestseller List at #1. And I like books like this, even if I never ever fully use them. They delight me. I'll get around to perusing it properly at some point. 

Let's see, what else......oh, we washed and waxed cars today. Husband's car, the family car, my car, and our friend's car. I might be a bit tired and sore and that's okay. 

For now, I think I'm going to call it and wander off. Maybe I'll be back next week on time but let's not hold our breath :)