Happy Sunday, loves!
Pattern~ Ingwer
Hello there...how are you? How was your week? Hopefully you are enjoying these Winter months (here in the states, as I know a dear friend in Australia is dealing with sweltering heat). Personally I cannot get enough of the cooler temps and wish they could go on forever- then again the state I live in has Winters that people travel for.
The WIP basket
Rainy beautiful grey days fuels my desire/need to knit. It is all about the cozy knitting for me. There is nothing quite like cuddling with hot tea, a candle and squishy yarn when there is a bit of a chill in the air.
The Arizona Winter weather is 100% responsible for my first FO of 2017. Yay! You may remember this was a hat that I knit up with some lush yarn that was sent my way for review from Baa Ram Ewe. I can say without a doubt that I will be purchasing some more of this butter-like yarn. The bloom of the Blue Faced Leicester, Wensleydale and Masham in this yarn almost jumps off the photo, so you can imagine how it is in "real life".
All the socks!
I know I showed you my WIP basket containing many of the projects that have been on the needles far too long, and keen observers may have noticed there were no socks in there. Well that is probably because I cast on all the socks in January and above is just some of the progress. So do you think I can get all these knits done this month? Yes, you can laugh because even I know that is impossible as I do have a 9-5 and only 2 hands. ;)
How are your projects going? Are you feeling the need to cast on all the things or finish all the things this time of year?
Before leaving you with a song, there is something that I must mention. My heart and spirit were overflowing with all the love you showed to this month's featured indie-dyer, Great Lakes Tweed. You all single-handedly purchased all of the yarn in her shop. Thank you for the generous spirit and love that you show to one another always.
Have the best day today!
XO,
Andi
Love the soft colours in your WIP basket!!
And The Tamarugo hat is beautiful. I need to knit one soon.
Posted by: Cloudberry | 01/22/2017 at 08:48 AM
The projects looked so pretty in the basket that I would not want to have disturbed them. LOL
I'm glad YOU did though. That hat is beautiful and it looks so cozy!
Posted by: Dee | 01/22/2017 at 09:31 AM
Great Tune, thank you for sharing. Your projects look really exciting and I love all the choice of yarns xx
Posted by: Leah | 01/22/2017 at 10:00 AM
I'm with you and am loving the cold and rainy weather (it's pouring right now!!!). But we are also having issues with boulders falling, mud sliding and the beach house getting pounded with waves so there is that too :( Your hat looks amazing and cozy to wear and I love the fresh look to your blog! Happy knitting and enjoy this weather Andi.
Posted by: Claudia | 01/22/2017 at 12:36 PM
Oh, those socks !!! I adore sockwool...
So yes, I wish I could cast on everything, but I won't, as I know I would find too many WIPs frustrating...
Posted by: José | 01/22/2017 at 01:01 PM
What is the grey WIP? Stitch pattern is beautiful.
Posted by: Vi | 01/22/2017 at 02:55 PM
Your WIPs always look dreamy. I especially like the sock photo.
Posted by: Stefanie | 01/22/2017 at 03:50 PM
Wow. Love that Milo Greene song!
I'm glad I'm not the only knitter with multiple songs going.
The Bah Ram Ewe yarn sounds amazing.
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 01/22/2017 at 04:28 PM
We had the most wonderful tea party at my local yarn shop today and it reminded me of you. Lots of local teas were shared and knitting was had by all.
My socks are going well and I think you have me inspired to make more and more and more as the year goes on. Could this be the year of socks?
Posted by: Lisa | 01/22/2017 at 05:30 PM
Wow all your WIPs fit into one basket! 😝
I am feeling productive with my knitting and should finish a few pairs of socks next month. What I really need though is some sweaters.
Posted by: Ramona | 01/22/2017 at 07:01 PM
What a beautiful hat Andi! So dreamy and soft looking. I love all your socks in progress, but the bottom sock with the pink trimmed cuff has me completely wishing I was knitting them. So cute! Here's to finished projects in 2017! Wishing you more cozy knitting. xo
Posted by: Jeannine | 01/22/2017 at 11:24 PM
Those sock WIPs you have a beautiful, and has now left me with the urge to cast on all the socks!! Winter has been a treat here in the Netherlands, we are having freezing temperatures but combined with lots of sunshine it's a beautiful sight to behold.
Posted by: Tahnee | 01/23/2017 at 01:47 AM
I adore that photo of socks in progress!! cute. I am knitting two shawls and am pondering on another cast on, but haven't decided what as of yet. That is the best part, thinking about it.
Posted by: karen | 01/23/2017 at 06:06 AM
What a cozy pile of WIPs!! It's been so cold in the house lately that I am wearing two sweaters in the mornings! Have a wonderful week, Andi!
Posted by: Alina | 01/23/2017 at 09:00 AM
These pictures are gorgeous. :) I have finished one project so far for 2017, and I hope to finish four by the end of January! It will probably be more like 3... :) I love that you started all those socks! Usually, I have startitis, but I've been good and am finishing one project a time righ tnow.
Posted by: Rebecca Lately | 01/23/2017 at 09:14 AM
Oh that hat looks luscious and I can't even feel it. Wow.
No, I continue to knit one thing at a time. There are times I'm tempted to cast on something else but that only pushes me to try and finish what I'm working on so I can begin the next thing. Working on my Wildflower & Honeycomb socks. Been going well until I began turning the heel -- making lots of mistakes, having to tink back LOTS because I'm trying to keep track of the lace pattern on the same row as the heel/gusset decreases. Argh! So, what I thought would be quick is turning out to drag on. I sure hope they turn out okay. I think I'm meant to knit vanilla socks.
I hope you continue to keep cozy and work away at all those pretty socks!
Posted by: DIane | 01/23/2017 at 10:27 AM
The texture of the yarn in Bah Ram Ewe really just jump off the page. It looks so cozy and cuddly. I think you've got a winner with that hat.
Posted by: Audry | 01/23/2017 at 11:40 AM
Right now I'm kind of in between wanting to cast on and finish things. I have a few projects that I'm eager to get started, but I also really feel invested in getting my current blanket and sweater projects off the needles. Such a strange feeling for me-usually I just cast on all the things!
Posted by: Kat | 01/23/2017 at 01:45 PM
Your hats look so nice together it is interesting to see them all at the same stage in knitting. They are so colorful! That yarn sounds so wonderful to knit with! hope you have a good week
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | 01/23/2017 at 08:35 PM
lovely projects, looking forward to seeing which is finished first :)
Posted by: Sky | 01/24/2017 at 04:52 PM
What lovely WIP's! Especially all those colorful fun socks. Makes me want to cast on a few more, one for every mood sounds about right :) The hat is gorgeous in that luscious cloud like yarn. I am currently obsessed with shawl knitting but also working on finishing up some longstanding WIP's. I always get the urge to clean up my workbasket around this time of year.
Posted by: Tien | 01/25/2017 at 04:43 PM
Whau, four socks being made at the same time!! The cap is so pretty! Thanks for sharing Andi!!
Posted by: Angela | 01/26/2017 at 12:33 PM
Wow, I love your sock colour choices! That will be so much fun to see how those turn out :).
Posted by: Susanne | 01/27/2017 at 10:07 PM
All sorts of WIPs! looks at those pretty socks, how on earth do you decide which one to work on first?! Glad that the dreary weather has been useful in some way- you've been so productive!
Posted by: Julie | 01/31/2017 at 01:18 PM