One Week Later

 I had no idea the kind of momentum I would have in anticipation of my yarn shipment from KnitPicks arriving next Tuesday!

I finished the March Hat and the Snow Punk Cowl!

• Clint's Galaxy Socks: I've made SO much progress! I have knit 5 inches of the foot! Only a couple of more inches before the toe! And once those are done, I can finish the Boston Socks.
• Daybreak Sweater Tee: Officially in hibernation for now, but I was thinking, I should really finish the body in my spare time before Xmas break. Then when the break begins, I can address all the fiddly parts when I have lots of open time : )

What's next?

• Ursa Sweater: As soon as the KnitPicks order arrives, I will swatch up!

• Autumnal Washcloths: These will be a good palate cleanser in between socks and sweaters.
• Peek-a-Boo Tee: I think I'm going to remove this from my queue. I found this at the beginning of my sweater tee obsession, but now I've found others I would so much rather knit. So even though I ordered that KnitPicks yarn in order to make this, I'm hopeful all that yarn will be the proper amount to select another pattern, probably this one:
• Twist Tee by Nina Ruth

• Pumpkin: I will probably use the leftover Orion Fiber Arts (from the Snow Punk Cowl) to make another pumpkin to add to my collection.
• Musselburgh Hat: I can't decide; it would be a nice easy knit to have going in the background. And the yarn is already wound...

Perhaps I will take a break from knitting to do some chores and eat lunch. Then I'll see where I am.

Status of the Class

 It's almost October and this is definitely my favorite time of year to knit: especially all of the autumnal colors!

I have several projects on the needles, but I'm looking forward to more, so it's time for a check-in because I'm feeling overwhelmed!

WIPs:

1. Clint's new socks. I will probably call these "Galaxy Socks" because they are in honor of Clint's new job as a 6th grade Science teacher and the colors (purples, blacks, blues) remind me of all the trendy galaxy imagery you see everywhere. I finished the first sock yesterday, and I'm on to the second one. I have the cuff and 20 rounds of the legs so far. I'm hoping to use the leftovers as the heels and toes of my Boston socks....
2. Boston Socks. After starting the pattern and examining the yardage of my yarn, it occurred to me that I may not have enough yarn 😟. So I came up with the brilliant idea to do the heels and toes in a different yarn which I've never done before! Of all the yarn I have around the house right now, the Zauberball would be the best match, so these two pairs are inextricably intertwined.
3. Daybreak Sweater Tee. If only I had frogged and restarted earlier in the summer. I love this design so much, and I want to wear the FO so badly, but I am having a hard time focusing and working on it. I may have to hibernate until January.
4. March Hat. March! Ha! I could probably finish this within a few days if I set my mind to it, but my mind is elsewhere. Probably going into hibernation.

Projects I Want to Start:

1. Musselburgh Hat. I made this pattern once last winter and loved it. I have a yarn (Zara Hand-Dyed Art Yarn) in my stash that I got in the previous Boston trip, and I just want it used. I think this yarn is a good match for the pattern.
2. Ursa Sweater. I queued this sweater back in March, and I keep thinking about it, so I think that's a sign. It's cropped and uses a bulky yarn, so I'm hopeful it will be quick. I ordered some Natural Wool from KnitPicks (3 skeins of Winkle).
3. Peek-a-Book Tee. The urgency isn't as strong with this one because it's short-sleeved. I would have started it sooner, but I'm short one skein, so I ordered that from KnitPicks too. 
4. Snow Punk Cowl. This is a pattern that came free with a beautiful skein of yarn I got in Syracuse this summer. The colors are super autumnal, and I decided back in the summer that I would cast on this project on October 1!
5. Autumnal Washcloths. Ordered four new colors of Dishie from KnitPicks: three specifically for autumn, one that could work for autumn or Christmas. I needed to spend $2 more to qualify for free shopping, so...
6. Heel-Toe-Do-Si-Do Socks for Me. I'm using this pattern for Clint's Galaxy socks and I love it! It is the first pattern I've ever purchased from Kay (aka The Crazy Sock Lady), and it is so well-written and easy to follow. I can see using this pattern over and over, and purchasing others from her in the future. I have 3 skeins of Shibui Knits Sock that I purchased over ten years ago! I have to knit is; it's driving me crazy!
7. A Hat from the Year of Hats. I purchased one more skein of Kelbourne Woolens worsted because it was on clearance through KnitPicks, so...

Other:

• I mended a hole in my shrug. I didn't mend it well, but at least, I will wear it out of the house now. I may redo the mending though...
• I've been thinking of purchasing some 9 inch circulars for socks.