little spare time KAL


Wow, September has flown by. I've been constantly knitting here ... just not making much progress on anything, thanks to another serious bout of cast-on-itis and lack of focus due to an exceptionally crazy month filled with work obligations. My best progress so far has come from my participation in my very first knit-along, Terri Kruse's Spare Time KAL. I do find this ironic, given that I really feel like I have very little spare time this month! I'm making the kid version for my little guy, hoping to have a sweater ready for him once the temperatures finally dip in December. This is Lorna's Laces Sportmate in "A Year of Firsts." Loving it so far!

cowl crazy


My brioche cowl is done! Soooo soft, soo warm, sooo satisfying!

Pattern: Gina's Brioche Hat and Cowl (freebie from Purl Bee) My Ravelry Project Page
Needles: Size 9 Addi Turbo's
Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Apple Green and Jacinto (used all but 1/4 of each skein)
Modifications: Cast on 90 stitches.

Remember when I said I wouldn't be able to make just one? My next pairing is Hollyhock with Cuarenta ...


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