FOs 2013

FO: First Socks

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After the knitting-tweaking-reknitting cycle that was the first (keeper) sock, the second one seemed to fly off my needles. Throughout all that knitting, though, I was skeptical about the yarn. It had a slightly twine-like roughness, but thankfully became all fuzzy soft after a good soak.

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Yarn: Opal Regenwald / Rainforest (Buffalo Bill)

 

I’ve been admiring the pair on the sock blockers for at least a week now — a bit scared to actually step on all that hard work. Maybe another week and I’ll give them a test run. Ever had a knit that you were afraid to wear? I’d love to hear about it!

FO: Lucky Penny Cowl

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Like so many others, I was led down the Honey Cowl path by those Mason-Dixon pushers knitters. Not that I’m complaining. In fact, it was a great mindless/mindful knit and I suspect another one will grace my needles soon.

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Pattern: Honey Cowl
Yarn: TFA Yellow Label (Lucky Penny)

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And can I just say I’m completely in love with this new TFA color? Fighting the urge to order it in every base — but stash diving tonight so I can clear out some room…

FO: Dowager Escargot

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Me: I do enjoy the look of a good hat — just not on my head.

The Other Violet: Don’t be defeatist, dear. It’s terribly middle class.

Me: Well, it is knit… What’s the harm in trying it on?

The Other Violet: Oh, my dear, in my time I wore the crinoline, the bustle, and the leg-of-mutton sleeve. I’m not in a strong position to criticize.

Me: Um, yeah. Next time I’ll skip the ill-conceived mods.

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Pattern: Escargot by Veronica Parsons
Yarn: Knit Picks Chroma Worsted (Bittersweet Heather) and
TFA Green Label (Turquoise Water)

FO: Minnesota Hood

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When I’d made the decision to move back, I went hunting in Ravelry for the appropriate winter headwear. Preferably not a hat. (I’ll save my hat issues for another post.) I wanted something warm that I could wrap around my whole head, but with enough style that I wouldn’t mind being seen in public.

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This hooded scarf from Whimsical Little Knits 2 completely charmed me. What’s not to love about those shell details over the ears and on the scarf ends? Then, soon after, I scored this OOAK in a TFA Etsy sale. The perfect pairing of yarn and pattern.

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Pattern: Peaks Island Hood by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: TFA Green Label (Turquoise Water)

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I won’t lie. The miles of seed stitch got a bit taxing. But I knew they would make the fabric warm — worth it, and so I kept knitting… Then I went button shopping to spur me through the final section. Hooray for 50% off sales! Not sure I otherwise could have justified the button upgrade. Best part, though? I finished it just in time for the latest snowstorm.

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