Happy Sunday loves!
How was your week? Mine was filled with lots of knitting. While nothing was finished, I felt like all of the thousands of WIPs (exaggeration), got some knitting love. A stitch was put here and there.
Pattern~ Vanilla Yarn~ NanoStitch Lab in the color Alkaloid
New projects were added to the WIP pile. Two more socks, one which is above. While these socks were cast on with the intention of going to my sister, there is a strong debate going on in my head as to whether they would be happier living with me. In all likelihood this argument will continue to the last stitch.
Pattern~ Banana Leaf Yarn~ Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine in the color Steel Oats
A new cast on is one that I visited once before in a different yarn almost three years ago, has caught my attention and heart recently. I do believe that not only is there the right yarn for the project conflict, but also sometimes a project may not be the right time for you mentally. Luckily this pattern and yarn combo are fitting in to mental state right now wonderfully.
Pattern~ Hermione's Everyday socks Yarn~ Knit Picks Chroma Twist in the color Dear Diary
Socks that I was working on in my last post, have also gotten the love from the needles. Side note- I have knit Hermione's Everyday sock pattern five times, and I honestly think there are going to be many more in my future. Do you have a pattern like that, one that you can knit over and over and never tire?
Hope you weekend has been kind to you. Enjoy a video and have the best day today!
XO,
Andi
Yes! I have a couple of go-to patterns that I can knit a million times. The first is a tee by an old friend - Lucente by Kennita Tully. I will say tho, after my first pair of Hermoine's, that may become a go-to also. I LOVE yours, especially that gradient!
And the banana leaf is interesting also, both in shape and stitch pattern.
I will eventually update my blog, if I can find time. Until then, have a great week Andi!
Posted by: Lisa | 04/08/2018 at 09:17 AM
Lovely socks as always! I think we all agree that you are allowed to be selfish and keep this “happyness” pair, your sister can get the next ones:)
Posted by: Sanja | 04/08/2018 at 09:32 AM
Everybody should knit! Nice video! I have not knit so many pairs of socks yet. I definitely want to knit the Hermione pattern one day. I would like to knit Monkey Socks again! Have a wonderful week with your WIPs and loved ones of course :)
Posted by: maryse | 04/08/2018 at 09:35 AM
I have had hermione's everyday socks in my ravelry que for quite some time now. I think I need to get these started xx
I love the colours of both socks, no wonder you are having a debate about the first set of socks as I would want to keep them xxx
Posted by: Leah Wheatley | 04/08/2018 at 09:59 AM
Being one of the few who has never knit Hermione’s Everyday Socks I have knit Cookie A’s Monkey sock pattern around 15 times. Lovely socks and shawl!
Posted by: Kay | 04/08/2018 at 12:30 PM
looks like you have lots to keep you busy :) I especially love the speckly sock yarn.
Posted by: karen | 04/08/2018 at 02:45 PM
You and I have similar sock preferences: pinks and Hermoine's Everyday Socks. I think I'm on my 5th pair, too!
Great video. I love all the languages and accents.
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | 04/08/2018 at 03:34 PM
Hermoine's everyday socks has become my go to sock pattern and may soon catch up with my vanilla one. I think you should keep the sox and make another pair for your sister.
Posted by: KatieRice | 04/08/2018 at 04:31 PM
I knit my version of Vanilla Latte over and over. Coincidentally I am knitting my second pair of Hermoine's Everyday Socks. I have knit four Shallows Cowls too. The pattern of that cowl is pure peace for me. Great video.
Posted by: Jane | 04/08/2018 at 05:03 PM
i so agree with you about having the right project for the mood you are in. I think banana leaf spent some serious time in time out at my house until i found just the right frame of mind....and then I flew through it. I just resurrected a sweater that has been hibernating for over a year. Hoping it stays around this time until it's finished!!!!!!
Posted by: steph | 04/08/2018 at 07:20 PM
You are so right... there does seem to be a "season" for yarn, pattern, person. I love that banana leaf pattern and the yarn you've chosen! Can't wait to see more of it. I love to see your socks, but so far I'm a one and done pair of sock knitter. LOL! I keep thinking that may one day change. Shawls are really my favorite thing... because I wear them so much. Wishing you a wonderful week, Andi! blessings ~ tanna
ps loved the video... a million reasons we are knitters. all good.
Posted by: tanna | 04/09/2018 at 03:53 AM
Love the yarn on your Vanilla sock.
I have 2 go to patterns for socks. Car socks and Hermione socks. Both are good TV knitting patterns.
Posted by: Marsha | 04/09/2018 at 07:40 AM
All your knits right now look lovely! I also really love the Hermione socks- I think I've knit them four times now, and I'm sure I'll knit more in the future!
Posted by: Kat | 04/09/2018 at 10:11 AM
Your banana leaf looks like a lot of fun. And always I LOVE LOVE LOVE your sock colors.
New job going okay?
Posted by: Andrea @ This Knitted Life | 04/09/2018 at 02:12 PM
I've never done Hermione's Everyday Socks, but I need to! I've never done anything but plain old stockinette socks. Gotta find some good yarn for a pair!
Posted by: Raychel | 04/13/2018 at 03:35 PM