Thursday, April 4, 2013

The Post In Which I Check In On Create for March

Three months ago, I shared that my word for this year is create. I also shared some goals to go along with my word create. It's time to check in again.

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~Design & publish at least six knitting patterns.
*Self-published Rescue Me, Chin Boy, and Show Me the Stars (Doctor Who Inspired Socks) on March 29th and it has been truly amazing! Thank you so, so, so, so, so, so, so much to everyone who has purchased, queued, favorited, etc. my new pattern.
*Writing & knitting another pattern right now (a baby blanket).
*Two hat patterns need to be written up and given to test knitters so I can release them hopefully by the end of April.
*Have an idea for the another pattern, but it's only in the sketching stage.

~Knit enough pairs of socks that I can stop wearing store bought ones.
*Four pairs completed for me. And another pair on the needles now.
*Plus one pair for a friend.

~Knit my second ever sweater.
*Looked through some patterns. Haven't found the right one yet. The actual knitting won't occur until after we move to Scotland.

~Knit at least six preemie hats to donate to charity.
*2 down, 4 to go.

~Consistently journal.
*Continuing to journal almost daily even if it's just a few sentences each day.

~Continue keeping a list of the eucharisteo/gifts/joys/Thanksgivings in my life.
*Over #1900 now.



Finished Projects
Socks on a Plane for Katie ~ From Laura Linneman's pattern Socks on a Plane. Knit on US 1.5 (2.5mm) needles with Berroco Comfort Sock in the Beach House colorway. These were a birthday gift for my sweet friend Katie.
Socks On A Plane for Katie



Junction Shawl for Mom A. ~ From Lee Meredith's (Leethal) pattern Junction. Knit on US 5 (3.75mm) needles with Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Weight in the Bison & Peony colorways. My mother-in-law saw my Junction shawl & asked me to knit one for her.
Mom A Junction Shawl



2013 Top Down Preemie Hat #2 - From the Top Down Preemie Hat pattern that I designed. Knit on US 2.5 (3.0 mm) needles with Universal Yarn Patchwork in the Island Breeze colorway.
2013 Top Down Preemie Hat 2



Camden Cap for Momma W. ~ From Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead. Knit on US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) needles with Kraemer Yarns Perfection Worsted in the Quartz & Sky colorways. This is for my Momma.
Momma W Camden Cap



Camden Cap for Damaris ~ From Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead. Knit on US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) needles with Kraemer Yarns Perfection Worsted in the Quartz & Sky colorways. This is for my Damaris.
Damaris Camden Cap



Camden Cap for Me! ~ From Camden Cap by Woolly Wormhead. Knit on US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) needles with Berroco Comfort Solids & Heathers in the Rosebud colorway & Lucci Yarn Sequins in the Cranberry (except it's not Cranberry, it's more like Hot Pink!!!!! But definitely Not Cranberry!!!!!) colorway. This is the 5th time I've knit this pattern (and probably will be the last time!). This hat is for me.
CCs Camden Cap



Level Up Socks ~ From the Level Up Socks pattern by Heather Kinne. Knit on US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles with Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in the Summer Blooms Tonal colorway. I modified this pattern to knit them toe up instead of cuff down. These socks are for me.
Level Up Socks



I have two other finished projects that are gifts so I won't share those until after they are gifted, so expect those next month.



Current Works in Progress
Currently Unnamed Baby Blanket Design ~ I'm designing this pattern. Knitting on US 5 (3.75mm) needles with leftover soft yarns from my stash. This will be a gift for friends.

There and Back Again Socks ~ From the There & Back Again Socks pattern by Dawn Hansen. Knit on US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles with Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Weight in the Bison & Peony colorways. These socks will be for me.



2013 Projects To Date:
I thought it would be neat to keep a list of all the projects I knit during 2013.

Baby Blankets
*Currently Unnamed Baby Blanket Design (my own pattern design to be released later this year) - in progress

Hats
*Tristan Hat for James - completed 01/06/13
*Tristan Hat for Michael - completed 01/09/13
*Rambled Hat for Wyatt - completed 01/10/13
*2013 Top Down Preemie Hat #1 (my own pattern design which is available for free here) - completed 01/11/13
*Camden Cap for Lola - completed 01/13/13
*2013 Top Down Preemie Hat #2 (my own pattern design which is available for free here) ~ Completed 03/02/13
*Camden Cap for Momma W. ~ Completed 03/07/13
*Camden Cap for Damaris ~ Completed 03/10/13
*Camden Cap for Me ~ Completed 03/15/13
*Dallas Cowboys Hat (my own pattern design to be released soon) ~ Completed 03/16/13 (will share next month as it is a gift)
*Texas Flag Hat (my own pattern design to be released soon) ~ Completed 03/22/13 (will share next month as it is a gift)

Shawls
*Junction Shawl for Mom A. - Completed 02/27/13

Socks
*Rescue Me, Chin Boy, and Show Me the Stars (Doctor Who Inspired Socks) (my own pattern design which can be purchased here) - completed 01/01/13
*Mix Match Leftover Socks - completed 01/03/13
*AfterThought Heel Socks - completed 01/27/13
*Socks on a Plane for Katie - completed 02/23/13
*There and Back Again Socks - in progress



As always, find all my completed projects plus what's currently on my needles on Ravelry: