There are other projects on the needles that are begging for attention. Gifts that need to be completed soon, samples for the shop that are late in making an appearance, but I still couldn't help myself. I had to try the Malabrigo sock yarn.
It is like silk running through your fingers. The color is deep and rich, and shimmers as you look at it.
To test out the Malabrigo Sock, I decided to use the new Figheadh cabled sock pattern
for two reasons: 1. I wanted to knit these socks, 2. with cables, I can get a sense of the stitch definition of the yarn.
Check out the results:
It is beautiful and I love it. I adore it. I pet it when feeling stressed. Ahhhh....
To justify the new sock project, I finally finished Connor's Harry Potter scarf. Well, almost. All the ends are woven, it just needs fringe.
My Central Park Hoodie is also progressing. A back, two fronts, and the sleeves are underway!
The decision has been made to go with the large collar instead of a hood. I've been debating this for awhile and the sweater finally spoke to me last night. Once I figure out how I'm going to actually make the collar, I'll let you know. In the meantime, I need progress reports! I've seen many CPHs in knitting bags, and even a couple finished sweaters. Time for a KAL update! Let me know where you are. For those still knitting away like me, I'm toying with the idea of a seaming party after the holidays. We'll pick a Saturday, and seam our CPHs together.
I'm not the only one getting things off the needles (and then more on).
Marcia has 10 pairs of felted mittens ready to be gifted.
And a beautiful sweater for her grandson out of Cascade 220:
Joanie finished her very first sweater!!!!! YIPPEE!! This is a huge knitting milestone. As a bonus, the sweater fits like a dream and looks awesome on her.
Another knitter has been felting up a storm:
All gifts! Wow!
Luanne made this adorable berry hat to go with the Swing Coat she was finishing last night:
Now I just need to get a picture of the sweater.