114 KnitAThon Done

Ep 114 recorded  3/31/23

Suddenly it’s April and wow, where has this year gone already?  Knitathon update - $340,000!!!! That’s $85,000 each to Meals on Wheels, No Kid Hungry, World Central Kitchen and Feeding America.

FOs

Socks for Thing 2 – his Christmas socks -  I unraveled the leg on both and I started re-doing the legs in 2x2 ribbing.  The first sock is done!

WIPs

Socks for Thing 1 – I knit socks for him for Christmas and already they don’t fit.  

Socks for Thing 2 – 2nd sock leg restarted

Songe d’été – Ravelry Link (Summer Dreams) designed by Dreaming In Chocolate Designs, knit using Linea Pura Unico yarn by Lana Grossa (discontinued) a linen/bamboo blend bought at Webs a few years ago.  

Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co bought at Rhinebeck last year. 

Summer Happiness Crochet Top designed by Concept Creative in Scheepjes Whirl in the color Sherbert Rainbow, a pastel rainbow from pink to blue.  

Find Your Fade designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Midori Bamboo from The Fiber Lady in a discontinued colorway, plus cotton/bamboo sportweight from Great Adirondack Yarn Co.  I’m fading on my own schedule and not on the one written in the pattern.  

Frog Princess Dress Blanket designed by Carol Hladik, a Princess Tiana-inspired  blanket crocheted using Joann’s Big Twist acrylic yarn.  Making this for a local charity to raffle off this fall.  

On the Run

Walking in warm weather – saw a housefire!  Family and dogs are fine.

Out and About – upcoming Fiber Events around New England

Stitches @ Home – April 1&2 – this weekend!

CT Sheep and Wool - April 29

NH Sheep and Wool – May 13 & 14

MA Sheep and Woolcraft Fair - May 27-28, Memorial Day Weekend

Maine Fiber Frolic – June 3 & 4

I’ve Got Sunshine

Seed starting with my youngest.  He’s my gardener.  10 days ago we transplanted 20 lettuce seedlings then started 184 herbs, veggies and greens.