Hat-along?

There are an almost infinite number of charities to choose from. The difficulty is in deciding which ones I can possibly support. I cannot give to everything or everyone. But, if I can positively affect one person, then I'm going for it.

What Robyn Devine, of She Makes Hats, has been doing for a number of years is beyond generous and awesome. Following her on Instagram, I learned about the latest charity drive. Guess what is on my needles? I hope you guessed a hat.

The pattern and charity information can be found here. Wouldn't it be nice if they can collect more than 2000 hats by the end of June? Hope that you can knit a hat too. I promise it feels great to knit for a noble cause!

My husband and I are about to take off for an out of town "weekend date". I am looking forward to some rest, lots of knitting and great food. What are you looking forward to?

WIPS: Soay and 22.5 Degrees Progress

I made good progress on my Soay cardigan. This little project is teaching me so much! From practicing short rows to neck shaping-- I literally feel that I owe Gudrun Johnston more than the pattern. Well, I really owe Bethany a hug as she gifted me the pattern. 

I am flying solo as a parent for a couple of days. The husband will be out of town on a business trip (what I call a vacation). So, I will keep the cardigan in the blocking board for now. I've pampered it with a steam blocking just as I am next to three bind off the shoulders.

This will be my couch / super mama project for the next days. If Martina Behm loves variegated yarn in garter stitch, I do as well. I bought this yarn from Eat.Knit.Sleep on a Black Friday. Count me as another victim of the "it's on sale, let me buy it" syndrome. 

The details:

Yarn: Lornas Laces Shepherd Sock Multi in Spats
Needles: Chiagoo US 4 (3.55mm)
Pattern: 22.5 Degrees by Martina Behm
Project page: here

Wednesday's WIPs

Mid June? Slow down Mr. 2013. Your passing by too fast for my taste. There is not enough time to play, knit, spin, sleep, and work a day shift! A couple of days ago, as I was waiting for the elevator at the office, someone said "Thanks God Monday is over". To which I promptly replied "I'm NOT done. I have to work my nightly shift". The facial expression of the unknown co worker was priceless. Apparently, in corporate environment, a "lady" should never refer to housework as her "nightly shift". Who knew? ;-)

Enough rambling - let's talk fiber!

I am making a good dent on my Gemini. This pattern had been on my queue too long. It was about time to cast on. A summer project knitted in the summer sounds like a good idea.

Two squares done and a third in progress. I can't wait to see the firsts Bertie's blankets done.

The yarns: cotton & linen blend for the top and superwash wool & nylon blend for the squares.

I'm looping in with Tami's Amis WIP Wednesdays!!

(Edited to be "calendar correct". No worries, is still June NOT July)

WIP: April Showers in January

The first cast on of 2013 is a cowl.  It will be worked without hurry - in between other knitting projects and spinning practices (aha!, that is another post I guess). 

I'm using lace yarn from Pagewood Farms. One skein of Willow Creek provides for 1,350 yards of yummy superwash merino! A great buy if you need a nice lace yarn and a bump in the Eat.Sleep.Knit yarnathon.

My first week at the new position wasn't as bad as I expected. Still, there was a share of stress as I tried to work on my previous assignments while training on my new responsibilities. By last Thursday I thought my brain was about to explode. To my surprise, and that of my co-workers, it didn't. Phew.

Knitting blogs have provided to be an excellent distraction. This little space also helps me stay out of trouble. I'm trying to post more frequently... when someone has a good idea, I’m game to try it.

It's Wednesday and therefore I'm WIPing along with Tamis Amis.