Another knit came off the needles this week. A sweater, for Ezra. It's the fisherman pullover, my second go at this sweet pattern (I made one for Harper last year as well). It's Quince & Co's Puffin, in Nasturtium - a color Ezra chose himself. I made most of this quick-to-knit sweater back in November, but something distracted me, and it's been in my knitting basket ever since - all complete save for two inches on the last sleeve. Really now, that's just silly when I have a fast-growing boy to keep up with, and a sweater-wearing season slipping by. A total of one hour of knitting, weaving in yarn ends and blocking and it was all done and ready for wearing by the happy recipient. (My Ravelry notes.)
As you may have noticed, there's been a bit of knitting of late. Ahem. Surely, it's the cozy wintertime vibe that finally kicked in around here, combined with a whole lot more screen time than I'm used to (working on Taproot!). Holding something in my hands, something with a tangible completion to it feels so satisfying to me right now. Plus I know that it will only be a matter of time - weeks, maybe - before my hands are busy with the exciting work of planting seeds, then tending a garden. I'm excited for that. But right now, I'm knitting.
With the in-progress basket becoming emptier by the day, I've been pondering just what to fill it back up with. The planning is half the fun, yes? Some things I'm thinking about...
It might just be time to upsize this sweater, Adelaide's February GIRL Sweater. I finished it two years ago this month. But it's getting small - and she's asked for another - in "purple please, Mama". Can I really give a go at resizing this sweater once again? (I remember it not being exactly easy.) Maybe.
{Image from The Purl Bee.}
Out there in the knitterly world catching my eye is the latest release from The Purl Bee, Big Stitch Knit Rug. Oh my. I'd like one of these very much. Can you just imagine how cozy that would feel on the toes? So lovely and indulgent, indeed. Though I do wonder how practical it would be to ensure that all the sweet toes that touched the precious knit were clean. Hmn....
{Image from the Squam Store.}
Slightly more realistic (and practical) for me, but I think equally indulgent (and scrumptious) are the Pinehurst Fingerless Mitts & Yarn in the February Squam Store (which means they are only available until tomorrow night). It's been a while since I've made myself a pair of fingerless mitts, and the hand-dyed yarn and sweet cuff detail in these are calling my name. For spring is coming, and I think these are just the thing for that in-between weather.
I'm also thinking Annabel needs herself a springtime cotton Aviatrix hat, and I've never knit myself a black cardigan (maybe another garter stitch cardi?), and there's a new baby girl niece on the way (another!) that simply must have herself a Baby Surprise Jacket or maybe some December Booties, and my fingers have been kindly requesting to do something with some Shelter.
Oh, the possibilities with two sticks and some string!
