I started back in mid-October. Generally cardigans I knit for myself takes about 30 days to complete. This one is taking a bit longer. I work full-time and have all the general responsibilities of a Wife/Mother/Grandmother, so none of that has changed my knitting time. This pattern is just bit more complicated. There is no easy knitting rhythm to settle in to. When knitting on the right-sides, every stitch taken must be carefully watched, to prevent mistakes. I love Anne Hanson's patterns. They are always have a unique stitch pattern, and that is what I love about this design, so I think is will be worth it.
I've finally got the front and back on the blocking boards, and the perfect buttons selected. When I left for a little trip to Texas, during the Christmas break, I was sure that sleeves would easily be finished during nearly a full week endless knitting. That was not the case. I'm still knitting away, but haven't even reached the underarm decreases yet.
This little cabin on the lake is where we stayed for a much needed rest. It was quiet and beautiful, and you can see my knitting sitting on the chair. We spent 7 restful days at a ranch near San Antonio, while my husband, daughter and son-in-law did some hunting. Even though I didn't reach my knitting goal, I had a wonderful time. The Ranch Owners are fabulous people, and made us feel so welcome, with lots of comfort food and some historical home tours.
We even managed to make a little day trip to visit my nephews, who just moved there, and to the Magnolia Market Silos in Waco. Both were so fun to see.
The holidays are always so full of fun and family, but now that January is here, it is time for some New Year planning.
Here is my upcoming knitting project. This is Rohrspatz & Wollmeise DK, in the color: "O RH Negative." I thought it really funny that the color was actually a bloodtype. The yarn does look like blood.
My plan is to make a "Custom Fit" version of this sweater, which belongs to Jana Jankeena. She hasn't written a pattern for this design, but she has given some direction on her Ravelry page about how she did it. I'm really excited to give it a try. I have knit one of her patterns before, and it was amazing. She combines both hand and machine knitting in her sweaters.
January also brings my husband's birthday, and he likes to celebrate with a night on the town with our adult children and teenage grandchildren. This is our annual group selfie, which is always taken on an escalator. This works really well, until we all pile-up at the bottom.
It was really cold that night in SLC, and my two oldest daughters both chose to wear their matching coats and hats. Who do you think knit those hats?
I hope 2018 brings you great success in your knitting projects and the rest of your lives. Happy Knitting!!
