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It’s Wednesday

December 22, 2021 By Carole

And . . .

I haven’t finished the Musselburgh Hat yet but I have started the decreases. I know, my progress on this is pathetic. But it’s because of the kitties. And maybe also Christmas baking.

The Santa Hat is in the same place (literally, on a high shelf in my kitchen) as it was a week ago. This was never something I planned on finishing for this year, I just want to wear it in my town’s Christmas parade next year so there’s no rush.

Once I finish the Musselburgh Hat I suspect I will start another one as I have another skein of Gauge Dyeworks in the color Colourwheel.

I’m also starting to think about casting on a bigger project. Perhaps next week when I’m home for Christmas break or perhaps on January 1st. Whenever I do start, I’m fairly certain it will be the Daytripper Cardigan. I bought the yarn for this in Iceland at the oh-so-impressive Handknitting Association of Iceland. It’s Lopi, of course, and I chose colors that remind me of Iceland: grey for the lava fields, green for the summer mountains, ice blue for the ocean, deep blue and purple for the sky. It’s a project I’m truly looking forward to both working on and, ultimately, wearing.

And that’s my knitting update for this week. What are you knitting right now?

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  1. Bonny says

    December 22, 2021 at 7:10 am

    Hooray for knitting without deadlines! You will surely finish the Musselburgh hat someday, and I would bet that the Santa hat will be completed by next year. I can’t wait to see the Lopi colors you chose; I’m already imagining a gorgeous sweater in my mind!

  2. Kat says

    December 22, 2021 at 8:01 am

    I need to get on the Musselburgh Bandwagon… perhaps in the New Year! (And I just love MaryJane’s designs! They are so fun to knit!)

  3. Juliann says

    December 22, 2021 at 8:51 am

    One pair of socks finished yesterday and one sleeve almost done so knitting is happening here too

  4. Kym says

    December 22, 2021 at 9:11 am

    I can see where the kitties would really slow down the knitting! 😉
    I can’t wait to see the Daytripper Cardigan! How fun to have a totally Iceland souvenir sweater.
    XO

  5. Sarah says

    December 22, 2021 at 9:33 am

    I can’t wait to see your colors for your cardigan. It will be a fantastic reminder of an amazing trip! The kittens are a good excuse for slow knitting, as is baking. I think it’s a nice change to not have a knitting deadline at this time of year and to instead be able to enjoy it and all the other stuff happening!

  6. Becky says

    December 22, 2021 at 10:48 am

    I was just telling Bonny this morning about my challenges in knitting hats. I am looking forward to see your hat when you finish it. I think the Daytripper will be gorgeous in those colors, and a truly wonderful memento of your trip. My stepson brought me back a sweater from Iceland in Icelandic wool, and that thing is incredibly warm. I love wearing it when it is very cold. No knitting here lately. Too many holiday chores. I am so glad you have been able to return to knitting, Carole.

  7. Mary says

    December 22, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Can’t wait to see your daytripper! I’ve admired many.

    So happy to hear that you’re getting to knit again. Just in time for the footbsll playoffs! I remember the scarf you did (that WAS you, right?) with the scores for the games as your color choices…

    Left index finger injury on a dog walk is slowing me down (continental knitter). Just taped it to my middle finger as a splint, and I’m going to go back to throwing for a bit. A friend has an office in a medical building that is freezing year ’round. I’m trying to finish some fingerless mitts for her… We shall see…

  8. Mary says

    December 22, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    I love how relaxed you are about your knitting right now (and I hope that lasts!) … and look forward to seeing that Daytripper – it sounds lovely.

  9. Margene Smith says

    December 23, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Musselburgh is also on my needles but my slow progress has nothing to do with kitties. Now that I really need it, I plan to give it more time. I would rather watch your kitties than do anything!

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