Don’t you love that feeling when all the projects you have to do are done? I’m not saying I don’t have a few WIP on needles but since I’ve gotten all the deadline Christmas stuff done I feel like I deserve to start something new. So what will it be? I’m tempted by a couple of things…
1. Cashmere Bed Socks from Luxury Knits
I have never made socks & this pattern looks pretty easy. They are made with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran so kind of bigger yarn. Plus I’m going home to Minnesota & they would keep my feet warm. If they knit up quickly I can even do a pair for my sister (who is reading this by the way & now know about her christmas scarf too!)
2. A Jess Hutchison Robot doll.
We are doing dolls as our January knit along & it would probably be good if I’ve done one first so I can help people. I have lots of scrap yarn I can use to make him. Plus how cute is he? I am just thrilled with this pattern book.
3. Something using pretty mohair ribbon blend called Lipstick.
I bought two skeins of this beautiful red/pink yarn at Stitches last year and have yet to use it. Last night I rolled it into balls thinking that might give me an idea. I was going to knit it with a red cashmere/merino blend I had also gotten but my roommate & DB thought it was too red. I’m thinking it might make a wonderful wrap for over a black dress on new years but think it does need another yarn for slightly more bulk.
Well, I guess I’ll head over to Noe Knit after work & pick up yarn for the socks & see if something matches Lipstick. Then just see what mood I’m in. These could all also make great traveling projects…
jess hutch’s knitted toys are SOO adorable. i’d vote for doing toys first. =)