The Colorblock Slipper test was a big focus this week. They are drying today and I'm hoping to get the pictures later today. Kelly White has a nice quick and clever design for a set of slippers with sizes for the kids to grown ups. It's not difficult to customize the sizing as well. Here are some images before blocking commenced. I'll post when the pattern is available.
I'm trying to catch up on the day of the dead mittens: Till Death. I'm about halfway through the third clue on my first mitten and I'm hoping to start the second one soon. Now that I have a better grasp of what the picture looks like, I'm tempted to them again with more strategic colors. I like the subtle hues, but I can imagine them other colors. I love that you make the mittens the exact same way. There is no left or right mitten differences :). I chose the fun cuff instead of the challenging version. I can't wait to see one completed!!!
My other key focus right now is making hats for my nephew James. He turns 2 in about a month. I shared a picture last week of a hat I really like and now I've found another that I want to pick up and make. It's Powder from Kniterations. Allison's pattern is a lovely textured fisherman's rib based hat (it's on sale through October 22, 2018). I'm using smaller yarn and smaller needles...so I added a few stitches too many to offset. The next one I knit will fit better. However, I love to have a final version to size up or down. I'm doubling some Knitpicks Mighty Stitch worsted. It's a washable, mostly acrylic blend (the touch of wool is nice).
My pick up and set down project is the Marled Mania Cardigan that I posted about last week. I'm simply doing the ribbed collar when I need a simple mindless project. Maybe that will be what I bring on the plane...or maybe some simple hats.
Very briefly I brought up the Ubuntu CAL last week. I'm planning to get started this week...about halfway through the CAL. The images are so beautiful. The meaning and background of the the word or philosophy of Ubuntu is complex and interesting. For now I'm following the meaning "humanity towards others." I'm Kicking it off this week should be fun. It's not the best traveling pattern, since they recommend that you do the rows in an assembly line fashion. Bringing 6 separate skeins isn't impossible, but switching back and forth on a flight isn't the easiest.
We're gearing up for the big family wedding next weekend. I'm so excited to see my dad's side of the family. My cousin is getting married and I can't wait to see all the details come together. Sharing these special days is such a gift.
Lastly, are you considering NaNoWriMo? November is national novel writing month and I try to participate each year. I have yet to make it to 50,000 words, but I do keep trying. I have some ideas, so I'll work on an outline. Superpowers, mystery, and knit/crochet...how can I go wrong? I'll try to start with 2,000 words per day to make up for the difficult days. Work is generally pretty busy through the end of the year for me.
Have a great week and happy crafting.
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