Going on hiatus again

The number of cases of COVID is rapidly rising in our area again so we’ve decided to knit at home until we can resume our river knitting. 

I did want to show you my latest ensemble which I blocked today. The vest was a YouTube video I watched to get the pattern and the hat was a basic cap into which I knitted the matching stitch pattern.

This vest required six buttons but I didn’t have enough of either style to use so on to Plan B. 

Now to work on some WIP’s. Keep those needles clicking!

 

Just the two of us

Cinzia and I were the only two Chicks today so I was able to follow one conversation to the end.🤣 When all the Chicks are in attendance there could be 6 conversations going on at once so I always miss something.

She brought her finished poncho which last week Dorah joked would be completed in a week. Hey Dorah! Look!🤣 

Now Cinzia is working on this adorable dress, a free pattern from Yarnspirations.

The sparkly purple yarn will make some little girl feel like a princess.

Last week I started a baby vest which starts at the bottom front and is knitted up to the neck, over the shoulders, and down the back. 

A few more inches to go and then I’ll hunt for the perfect buttons.

 The weather is sunny and pleasant so I think I can squeeze in a quick walk. See you next week and keep those needles clicking!

Another week with the Chicks

The Chicks are freestyling the knitting projects...we are knitting whatever strikes our fancy.

I found a YouTube video with this cute baby vest using a technique they call the fishtail stitch. It's knitted in one piece from the bottom front, up and over the sleeves, and down the back. Easy, peazy!

Janna is proving how much effort goes into one of our knitted garments. Another week has gone by and she persistently knits her Morton Cowl.

Jan A. knits a nicely textured hat. She talked about learning how to make mittens so maybe soon she'll be willing to learn magic loop technique and put the DP's (double pointed needles) into storage.

Barbara B. found a pretty cowl pattern...

to pair with a pretty yarn.

And Barbara K. decided to continue knitting with the questionable yarn from her stash. It's such a pretty color too!

The sun is shining and the grass is growing so we discussed the possibility that we'll be knitting outside on the deck soon. I'm looking forward to it. In the meantime, stay well, stay warm, and keep those needles clicking!