It’s been a while since I’ve shared what’s hanging out on my needles.
Want a quick run-down?
Because I’ve got a big, ol’ . . . pile o’knitting . . . I’m working through!
What’s that on top, you ask???
Why . . . it’s a sneaky little test knit I’m doing for Elizabeth Smith! It’s quick (chunky weight yarn and big needles). It’s an oversized, sleeveless layer (I can never resist that type of design). And it’s got a really nifty v-neck (can’t say no to that). I’m using Brooklyn Tweed Quarry, and it’ll be finished . . . maybe later today. Elizabeth will be releasing the pattern later this month, so I’ll share finished photos soon.
Next in my pile? Well . . . while doing the quick test knit, it’s something I’ve had to put aside temporarily . . .
But as you can see, I’m close to being finished. Just one last sleeve and the bottom ribbing to go (I like to wait until the sleeves are finished before determining the final length). It won’t be long and I’ll have a new sweater. (And one I can’t wait to wear, by the way.)
And then, on the very bottom of the pile . . .
it’s an all-too-familiar project by now, and it’s suddenly back in the rotation. Yes, my “prodigal son” has come home once again. Now that the weather is cooler, it’s time for me to put it together, once and for all!
I don’t think it’ll take me too long to work my way through this pile o’knitting. The weather is cooling down, which motivates me to churn out the knitting and . . . Git’R’Dun. (And start dreaming up a whole new pile!)
How about YOU?
What’s on your needles?
That is a big pile of warm and lovely knits! And they’re all different so you can switch projects when you get tired of one of them. Congratulations on having three great soon-to-be FOs!
You’ve got the perfect line up for fall knitting. Soon you’ll be wearing your sweaters! Can’t wait to see how the fit into your life. I think I need a big project on my lap this year, too!
You have some pretty projects to tempt you to sit and knit a bit.
I’m doing socks……………always socks (and the blankets, of course).
Nothing like cool temps to get a knitter down to finishing! I think your Humulus will be stunning and very comfy when it’s done. And I can’t wait to see the Prodigal Son all finished u!
I can’t wait to see your finished fall projects!
I didn’t get much knitting or reading done when my sister and I were in Holland, MI. We were too busy enjoying Lake Michigan, long walks in the gorgeous fall weather, eating, drinking, and shopping!
Great pile o’knitting! I look forward to seeing the finished projects, especially the colorwork sweater.
Just gorgeous gorgeous colours.
Looking forward to seeing the blanket all put together. Such soothing colors!
Darning socks this morning (it’s finally cooling off down here), even though I thought I’d fixed them all last spring before I tucked them away. One week in NC (where I bought yarn for an Inclinations Cowl; see my post on Insta @midjmcb) and I realized a couple of pair sneaked into the drawer undarned!
Also working around and around (and around) on the two No Frills Sweaters for the girls for Christmas.
Happy Wednesday, Kym!
Those are 3 excellent projects! I ripped out that stupid pumpkin and restarted with a different pattern last night. I actually think this one is better as it’s much faster!
Great things you are knitting! I love the color combo on the stranded sweater.
I’m making a prayer shawl which takes precedence over everything else but I also have 3 lace shawls, a pair of socks, a pair of mittens and a hat on the needles. And a UFO or two hiding on the floor of my closet. They may never get done! o.O
Your knitting is lovely, great projects for switching between depending on what you fancy knitting. I am knitting a second sock and don’t have a project lined to start after that. My daughter has asked me to knit her a jumper, we have found some yarn just need to find a pattern now. I think it will keep me busy for a while.
Lovely knitting projects. I’m still plugging away on two projects for a Joji Locatelli knit a long.
What a perfect pile of knitting projects. That bright sweater is going to be stunning. I like the little pop of color on the sleeve. I was wondering about that Prodigal Son. I love what you have done with that pattern. I believe you are using Noro for the colored centers. Can’t wait to see it all sewn together. It’s going to be beautiful.
What a cornucopia of knitting inspiration, Kym (and its not even Thanksgiving), Totally love the colors of your WIP. We’ve all been in the neutrals much too long. Can’t wait to see how you style it. Can’t wait also to see your Elizabeth Smith FO. She’s been one of my favorite designers recently. Three cheers for your Mitered Crosses. I have the pattern and know how to miter but it is not a travel pattern for me (because each square requires two separate balls) so it has been languishing. It’s my all time favorite blanket design, bar none, so maybe I can at least squeeze out a pillow until I am under house arrest when there would be no other distractions. (And also might be an homage to Eisaku Noro whose recent death has, for some reason, brought me close to tears). So your post illustrates this thing about knitting -that it’s just humming along in the background until all of a sudden it’s close to being a Finished Object and just waiting for its close-up. Thanks so much for this really fun update. Chloe
Ooo! That test knit is intriguing! (I have been looking at sleeveless layering patterns recently!)
I can’t wait to see you finished Humulus, though… that is going to be stunning!