Did you hear the angels as they burst into a chorus at the weekend? Hooray. The hat, yes the ‘knit three times’ one, is off the needles. Happiness is a finished object. I think I can safely say I probably won’t do this pattern again. Chris seems over the moon with the way it turned out but I’m not loving the ‘kind of is’, ‘kind of isn’t’ a slouch thing or the little holes that appear on the decrease part. Really the only important thing is the happiness of the recipient so I’m moving on to projects new.
Next up is the Squirrels jumper for Robin. I’d like this to be his mama handmade Christmas gift so I think I have 16 sleeps to knit. Crikey. That suddenly sounds terrifyingly close but I think it is doable. Well, it has to be so there may be some late nights. I’m making a few amendments to the pattern in the form of additional colour work to the sleeve and body hems, just to bring in some contrast to the green. I did the hem last night and really enjoyed myself. The body should be a quick knit ahead of the sleeve construction then joining the pieces altogether and tackling the squirrels.
How about you? How is your gift knitting coming along? I don’t think there is a nicer gift than a hand knit and i’m itching to catch up with how your projects have progressed.
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Congratulations on your FO! I don’t see any imperfections, it’s beautiful! And this green yarn looks absolutely amazing!
The green isn’t meant to be Christmassy but it totally is. I like to think it is evergreen, woodland-y – perfect for my little woodland savage! Thanks for sharing in the hat completion joy!
I like the hat! I think it turned out fabulous but I understand when a knit just doesnt do it for you. That squirrel jumper is crazy good. I feel I’m no where near ready to tackle something like that! Can’t wait to see it 🙂
You are very sweet Jeanette, but I promise, if I can do it – you totally can. I have only been knitting 5 months now. Just take it one stitch at a time (and then unpick it and try again if it isn’t right!)
oh yes, happiness is a finished object! good luck with your holiday knitting – you can totally do it.
Thanks Sam – lovely to see you here. I am always inspired by how industrious you are 🙂 xo
Little happy claps!! I’m glad he loves it! It’s a handsome hat, even if it can’t decide if it should slouch haha! I look forward to seeing your progress on the jumper!
It really can’t decide! Thank you for your cheery words. Already making good jumper progress so feeling optimistic about the deadline!
I really like that hat despite the flaws you see. I’m looking forward to seeing that sweater when it is finished.
Hi Tania! Oh, it’s VERY handsome! I know what you mean though. I’m picky about finished knits, too. The squirrel sweater is going to be so cute!
I’m so excited about the squirrels! Thank you for your sweet comment about the hat Karen
Yay for a gorgeous hat and a happy wearer! And I love the green of that sweater, it’s going to be fabulously Christmassy and I’m sure there’s plenty of time to knit still to come!
I love the colors of the hat. It is awesome!
Happy knitting on your jumper project. I think you can do it!!!