Knitting News

 

Good morning! How are all of you? 

I finished that blanket! Not only did I finish it on Friday night, I mailed it on Saturday morning. I've knit this pattern many times and have it memorized. That's what makes it a comforting knit.


Even better news, I started a pair of simple socks for my husband and there is no knitting deadline. It's nice to pick up and put down a mindless knit. I am also enjoying the absence of a self imposed deadline.


What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. BonnyFebruary 28, 2024 at 7:49 AM

    The baby blanket is lovely and you've even mailed it! No deadline socks will feel like vacation knitting!

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  2. AsKatKnitsFebruary 28, 2024 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful gift knitting... that will be wonderful to snuggle a wee baby! And I think sock knitting is the best comfort knitting. It has enough interesting bits interspersed with mindless stockinette!

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  3. LeftycrafterFebruary 28, 2024 at 9:02 AM

    It seems that blanket flew off the needles. And getting it mailed immediately too is awesome. A no timeline project is always nice to have going. Your husband ill be happy for a new pair of socks to add to his collection.

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  4. VeraFebruary 28, 2024 at 9:17 AM

    Gorgeous blanket! Looks perfect for snuggling a little one. Your Regia yarn for your husbands socks is very nice - love the colors! Enjoy the mindless/no deadline knitting! I hope to cast on for a new paid of socks today.

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  5. DeeFebruary 28, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    Congrats on the blanket finish. It looks so soft and cozy.

    No deadline knitting .....that's the BEST kind of knitting. Your husband's socks are going to be very handsome.

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  6. DiannaFebruary 28, 2024 at 11:42 AM

    The blanket is so pretty, Karen. Congratulations on accomplishing your goal. Love the colors in the socks you are currently working on for your husband.

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  7. Judy S.February 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM

    Nice work on that pretty blanket! Looks like your DH is going to get some nice socks; I did my male sock recently for a kid with a huge foot, sure hope you DH's foot is smaller. Socks are still what I am making now though; I have way too much fingering yarn and a lot of sock WIPs!

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  8. MarthaFebruary 28, 2024 at 7:50 PM

    It's a beautiful yarn and knit!

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  9. JaneFebruary 28, 2024 at 8:33 PM

    What a sweet blanket. That looks like a lot of knitting to me and you finished in record time. Knitting socks without a deadline sounds like a good kind of knitting. The colors in the yarn are very handsome. I'm also working on socks, a sweater, and a scarf/shawl.

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  10. ConnieFebruary 29, 2024 at 6:54 AM

    I love the baby blanket....the colors and pattern look great together. I also love the colors of your husband's socks...they will be very stylish when done.

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  11. A Life With WoolFebruary 29, 2024 at 7:22 AM

    Love those socks and such a lovely baby blanket. I’m still working on my pullover and hoping to have it finished soon.

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  12. Jeannie Gray KnitsFebruary 29, 2024 at 11:04 AM

    Ooh! I love the colors in the socks! The baby blanket is beautiful too. I'm sure it feels great to have it finished and in the mail.

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  13. MaryFebruary 29, 2024 at 5:56 PM

    Love that blanket! I ordered yarn this morning to knit a Lilly Rose dress for a friend's new granddaughter. That pattern is one of my favorite things to knit, and I'm looking forward to it.

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