Life & Little Things...New Year

Easing into the new year with a shop update!

Started reading this gem for an online book group pick and I’m about half through and its been mesmerizing me...

I have had this gorgeous yarn in my stash for about 2 years now just hanging onto it and saving it and trying hard to decide what I want this to be and I think I’ve got the perfect pattern finally chosen...stay tuned...

DK socks are so squishy and knit up so fast. Now working on sock #2 and thinking about adding that pop of gorgeous rusty orange in a different spot on the second sock...still deciding if I want them to 100% match or if I want them to “match” but in an opposite sort of way.

And working away on my Folklore color work sweater. I’m so excited about this one. It’s a chunky yarn by Hue & Me so I thought it would knit up super duper quick but its such a heavy piece that I manage to get about 2-3” at time knitted up because my hands start to cramp up. 

I remember when I would only knit with chunky or worsted weights with no problems but once I discovered sock knitting on teeny tiny needles it’s like my the muscle memory in my hands isn’t used to the bulkier weight and bigger needles anymore...OR I’m just getting old and the constant making of things and use of my hands are just starting to feel it lol!

Did you set any 2021 goals for yourself? I’m not big on resolutions and that sort of thing. I feel like I set “goals” and adapt them as I go regardless of it being a new year or not. I’m working on more consistent studio days and batch listing in shop updates rather than as I go because I tend to get overwhelmed or too busy to focus on one thing so I think this Shop Update plan and scheduled studio days might just work out better for me and so far it has! 

What are your plans for 2021? What are you working on? New makes etc?