I’m not a big fan of Christmas knitting. I like to knit for birthdays or hand off knitted items throughout the year just for fun. Mostly, I don’t like the pressure to finish things by a certain deadline because knitting is my coping skill and I like to use it to keep my brain healthy. I did knit one Christmas present for Matt and I’ll show that on the blog soon. That one cracked me up because I knit it in front of him for probably three weeks and he was still totally surprised. Ha.
Here are some pieces of Element.
I’m really enjoying working on this sweater and I’m taking my time with it. It’s a lot of simple, meditative stockinette, which is really what we all need during the holiday season. The sleeves were a lot of fun in the Sweet Georgia Yarns Snapdragon kit. I have close to half of each of the colors left, so one of the girls will probably get some kind of complimentary sweater. I’m working with Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in Malachite now and it’s a dream. Hazel Knits has been one of my favorite yarns to knit with since I first learned of it. Oddly enough, I think I have never actually made socks with the yarn. I have only used it in sweaters and shawls.
The length is nice as is so far. I’ve added at least an additional inch right now. In the pattern the sweater looks like it’s meant to hit on the high hip. I imagine possibly wearing this with leggings and a longer button down shirt, so additional length is ok with me. This is going to be a favorite knit when finished. The wild sleeves delight me and fingering weight yarn means this will transition well into spring. I am enjoying jumping back and forth between this and socks.
In this cozy time of year (for the Northern hemisphere anyway), I love to curl up and watch new shows. Any recommendations? I mostly stream on Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Hulu. I just recently devoured The OA and Westworld and loved both. I love the Gilmore Girls, but that reboot was vastly disappointing given my expectations. I gladly welcome any TV recs.
Life in Pieces on Netflix
Sense8 on Netflix is really good if you are prepared to not know what’s going on for a while. If you liked Westworld, you are probably fine with that.. Coming back for a special holiday episode, followed by second season soon, I believe. Also, Jessica Jones was fantastic.
Awesome! I love the bright cherry sleeves. Will keep my eyes out for Hazel Knits yarn!
Husbands only notice when you point out the knitting. I knit a scarf for my husband in the color he requested in front of him for 2 weeks and he was totally stunned. LOL And This is Us is a good show to watch, I think just 8 episodes so far and it’s available on HULU.
Oh I LOVE This is Us. Already consuming! 😉
What fun color this has. Can’t wait to see you in it.
Oh I love the sleeves! What a gorgeous way to wear all the colours without it being overwhelming. I do try to knit Christmas presents but have also learnt not to beat myself up when I have to sub in some quick sewing presents in the final week. For me it’s all about giving my three little kids something Mama-made, be it knitted or not!
LOVE those wild sleeves! They are totally fabulous! And I think it’s HILARIOUS that your hubby was surprised with his sweater after you’d been knitting it in front of him! So great! 🙂 Have a marvelous New Year!
I’ve been really enjoying The Shannara Chronicles on Netflix 🙂
The colors on the sleeves are so cool!!
I feel the same way about holiday knitting. I did a bunch last year and felt stressed about it. This year I only made one gift for my husband. Much better. I have been looking for new shows too so I am glad to read other comments. One we just started last night was Sherlock season 4. We finished Bloodline which was on Netflix and it was very good. Love the sweater by the way. Great colors.