5.28.2013

thinking ahead....

lately, i've been involved in knit alongs, and it's been really good for my selfish knitting :) because i have to complete so much other knitting, it's important to have something for me, or a special something for someone on the needles as well as work. you know? ...(yes this is the sock for my hubby... i am farther than what you see in the pic, but i must say, i'm grateful that he's being so patient)


if you've been following this blog for a while, you've probably seen my latest f.o from the tttkal with luvinthemommyhood. i completed the work + shelter tee. and i love it!


 i'm also active in the pour moi kal hosted by projectstashEL, and i have to say... i'm really trying to book it to finish my pendulum in time for the deadline... eeks! shawls can get pretty big, and of course, i'm hoping to use up all of my yarn. i have a ways to go yet, and only just over a week to complete it in!


i'm already planning my next project for the next kal! haha the summer sweater knit along is one of my fave kals. hosted by luvinthemommyhood, it's one of the biggest kals, and oh so active!
though i'd love to be as ambitious as others and complete multiple projects, it's just not realistic for me, what with other deadlines... so i have to pick carefully.


last year i completed georgia, by jane richmond... and i love LOVE it. (i kind of want more than one!)
there are a few contenders this year.
one being boxy by joji locatelli. i'm sure you've seen it, as it's been very popular in ravelry. i just love the comfort factor in this sweater! for sure one i'll wear often, i know it.

 

i've always been in love with redy by ankestrick.  it's totally my style, and i can see myself reaching for this one often.
rav link here

i also love the tea leaves cardi (do you remember that?) by melissa labarre. only i saw one person who modified it into a pullover, and i looooooooooove it! check out her project page here.

there are also many by amy christoffers, like the bailey cardigan, the maxfield cardigan, and the pomme de pin cardigan. see? oh so many!!

all photos from ravelry. see links above.
yeah, and i'm absolutely certain that if i spent even 2 minutes longer, i'd find at least 10 more sweater and cardis that i'd want to add to this list. hahah so i clearly have some work cut out for me, in terms of what my decision will be.

but i like this part. it's so fun to pick patterns, to drool over yarns, and to dream. and this is just sweaters! i haven't even chatted about socks or accessories!!

what's big on your queue these days? come chat, it's a rainy day here in beautiful british columbia. perfect for knitting, sipping tea, and planning our next projects :) xo

17 comments:

  1. I say go with Boxy!! You're such a fast knitter that I'm sure you'd be able to whip it up in no time! :)

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    1. i keep going back to your project page :) i love your version of it! xo

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  2. chantel@mudpunch28 May 2013 at 14:02

    I'm looking forward to the summer sweater KAL too. I've been hording SQs of yarn so I have a selection to choose from, some of which you've mentioned. I have some SweetGeorgia to make a Georgia, some Quince & Co. to make a Nanook, some Blackstone Tweed to make a Chocolate Stout and just ordered some Plucky Knitter today to make a Larch. I'd love to make a Boxy, especially since eyeing Miso Crafty's, but I don't have the right body shape for it. I'm not sure which one I'll choose; I might have to start a poll or something on Rav to help me decide.

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    1. oooh how could i have missed nanook! such a beautiful sweater!!! i'm jealous you have so many sq of yarn! hahah i bet whatever you choose will be stunning! xo

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    2. chantel@mudpunch28 May 2013 at 18:58

      I'm only hording because my boyfriend just started his own company and I'm losing my yarn budget until it takes off. I'm hoping I've bought enough recently to get me through the lean times ahead. It's going to be tough to ignore all the pretty yarns I see, but hopefully my stash will cheer me up.

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    3. if there is anything that can cheer a knitter up, it's yarn! good for you for making sure you're stocked up! it's also good to know that there are some affordable options out there too... like knit picks you know? xo

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    4. let's hope his company takes off like a rocket! xo

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    5. chantel@mudpunch28 May 2013 at 21:55

      Love the Knit Picks! Seriously good, budget-friendly yarn. And thank you for the good wishes. Hopefully all will go well :)

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  3. Right now I'm trying to knit up a meshy summer cowl in some linen i bought! Knitting the Gemini for the tttkal was such a treat that I may have the ambition to try the Grace next... (or even make another Gemini but this time with the longer sleeves) it seems like quite a project so we'll see how far I get!

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    1. Oh yes and i totally forgot that I've also had the "Sloping Hem Boatneck" & the "Saoirse Shawl" both by Norah Gaughan sitting in my queue as well... something tells me the only sound that will be coming out our house this summer will be the *clickety click* of my knitting needles. :D (hmmm... that doesn't sound like a bad thing :P)

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    2. not a bad thing at all! and total bonus, is that knitting is portable! so you can still feel like you're participating in other summer activities but also keep knitting front and center. xo :) highfive!

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  4. Melissa's boxy just makes me swoon but I'm still unsure of what it would look like on me. Small boobs, long body.... I just don't think it will look as nice as Melissa's.

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    1. i don't know, i've seen so many body shapes wearing the boxy and i'm loving them all! ;) xo

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  5. Looovvveeeee the Boxy! Every time you post some ravelry links I always end up favouriting them.... always so many good ones that I want to save and make! ~Stephanie

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    1. hahah yah, and always when i take part in knit alongs, my queue grows like crazy! i think i'm sitting close to about 200 in my queue now! eeks! xo

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  6. Talk about sweater fever! I'm burning up right now so I will definitely jump into the sweater KAL. I'm in love with every sweater you mentioned in this post ... we just may end up knitting the same one.

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  7. Your designs and creativity are just amazing!! :)

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