2 FOs, Goals, and Incentives|| Knitting Podcast Ep. 57

Описание: I am wearing 2 FOs! Each is listed below:
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**Set-In Sleeve Cardigan using the pattern book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, by Ann Budd, using Knit Picks Upcycle Alpaca Blend sport weight in the color Titanium. I used the knitting needles to Knit Pick Reflections Lace in size US 2.5 (3mm) for a 1x1 ribbing and the body of the cardigan is knit in US 4 (3.5mm). Due to the drapiness of the alpaca the sleeves are a bit longer than I thought they would be after blocking, but other than that I love it.

** Wrist warmers with a tree and leaf motif by using the books: Knit Like A Latvian, by Ieva Ozolina and The Knitter's Directory 150 Scandinavian Motifs. I used Knit Picks Palette yarn in the colors Briar Twist and Peapod.

Plans and Goals for 10 WIPs:

**The Vegetable Patch Jacket, by Anni Howard, from the pattern book Homestead Cables by Knit Picks. I am using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the color Shire Heather. The pattern calls for using the same needles throughout, and I am using Knitter's Pride Zing 4mm.
My plan is to finish the left front panel and start the right front panel.

**The Finely from the pattern book Only Yoking, by Olga Putano. I am using Knitter's Pride interchangeable needles in the size US 5 (3.75mm). I employ a leap frog method to keep track of my stitches. I am using Knit Picks Upcycle Blend sport weight yarn in the colors Sapphire and Sea Glass.
My plan is to finish the colorwork section.

**The Wilderness Sweater, by Linka Neuman. The first sleeve is done and I am using Alafosslopi yarn. For the cuff I used dpns US 8 and US 10 for the main part of the sleeve and a US 10.5 for the colorwork for the first sleeve and a US 10.75 for the second sleeve. I think the US 10.5 dpn made a better and more concise colorwork pattern.
My plan is to finish the colorwork section and start working on the body of the sweater.

**Sailor Swift Top, by Kutovakika. I am using Patons Linen, a discontinued yarn. The colors are Sweet Potato and Goldenrod. I am loving making the striped pattern, and this garment will come in handy this winter to wear under my wool sweaters. I am using the recommended needle size US 2.5 (3mm).
My plan is to continue until it is the right length and have it done by the warm weather.

**Set-In Sleeve Cardigan using the pattern book, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, by Ann Budd. I am using Knit Picks Palette yarn in the color Camel Twist and I am using the Knit Pick Reflections Lace in size US 2 (2.75mm) for a 2x2 ribbing and the body of the cardigan will be knit in US 3 (3.25mm).
My plan is to finish the right front and start the sleeves.

**Patons Cable Sweater. I got the pattern off of Etsy a few years ago and it is a classic 1980s pattern. I am using Lion Brand's Wool Ease worsted weight in the color fisherman. I am using Knitter's Pride Zing 3.5mm for the 1x1 ribbing and a 4.5mm for the body of the sweater.
My plan is to finish the back panel.

**Crocheting 2 Temperature Blankets using the temperatures from 2023. I am making two blankets one using the high temps and the other with the low temps.
My plan is to finish February's temps for each blanket.

**Vanilla Socks pattern from The Knitter's Handy Book of Knitting Patterns, by Ann Budd. I am using Patons Kroy Sock yarn in the color Midnight Orchid and I am using DPNs and 2.5mm needle for the first part of the cuff, and then a 2 mm for the remaining sock.
My plan is to work each cuff to the point of switching needle size.

**Musselburgh Hat using Knit Picks Palette Yarn in the color Briar Twist, which is a stash busting project. I am using Knit Picks Sunstruck DPNs in US 4.
I cast on right after finishing the 2 projects I highlighted in this video, because I couldn't wait any longer.

Incentive to finish so I can cast on:
~~Stripe Hype sweater by Kutokavika.
~~camis
~~Summer tops

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