FO: Belugah hat and cupcake dreams

Friends, things are getting off the needles.


I enjoyed the rhythm of this project. The free pattern has instructions for beanie and slouchy hats. I went for slouchy without pom-pom. I hope the hat does not stretch much after being washed. The secret is out;  I haven't blocked this yet. Procrastination is one of my virtues. Don't judge.

Just as simple as the knitting is the yarn I used. The pattern calls for one skein of Manos del Uruguay Maxima but I substituted for Patons Classic Wool from my stash. I had used this yarn before for small projects and it never disappoints. Project details: here.

Looks like Spring finally arrived to the South. We spent most our weekend out of the house. The weather was beautiful. Plans are being finalized for our daughter's birthday the second week of May. We are looking forward to sunny days, cupcakes, balloons, knitting, more cupcakes, spinning, leftover cupcakes and most important: family gatherings!



What are your plans for this week?

Stash Enhancement - Quince & Co. Osprey

Today's post is about Quince & Co Osprey which will hopefully become a cardigan soon (soon enough to wear in the next winter season).


The traveler in the house, also known as the husband, surprised me last year with my first Quince&Co. skeins after a business trip. His friends at Looped Yarn Works in Washington, DC recommended this awesome American yarn. He also chose this pattern. I am super proud to report that Julieta is finished and in line for pictures/posting.

My husband travels to Washington DC quite often. Therefore, he was running out of ideas on souvenirs to bring home. Before one of his last trips, I conveniently showed him this adorable cardigan by one of my favorite designers. What did my man do? To my "astonishment" he got the yarn for the cardigan. I intensely love my man (and the yarn he brings home).

I adore the colors of the original pattern. That is what I (he) got: Quince & Co. Osprey colors: Iceland, Belize and Honey.



[insert happy dance here]



FO: Gemini

I would like to meet another knitter that loses interest in the projects at almost the finish line. I cannot be the only one in this boat. I have the bad habit of casting on something when all I should be doing is blocking a project to call it done. Is this knitting ADD?

My poor Gemini was just blocked. It has been inside a project bag most of its life. Don't know why--because I do like it. If fits well. Is a functional piece. What is wrong with me??


This is a free Knitty.com pattern designed by the talented Jane Richmond. The lace portion gave me hiccups but the rest was easy peasy to knit. And, as suspected, there is nothing wrong with the pattern. Evidenced by the 1,300 projects on Ravelry.


I see a second Gemini with long sleeves in my future. Project details: here.