Project 6: Zigag Cowl

COMPLETE! 

Last month I decided to join one two Springtime KALs. Not to brag, but I actually managed to finish the first KAL in only two days. I was definitely surprised with how quickly the 1-Skein Zigzag Cowl by Heather Walpole knit up and I absolutely love it. I followed the pattern exactly as written, except it there wasn't quite enough yarn. I think I left too long of a tail when casting on. Anyway, I only needed to reduce the length by two rows. If you ask me, it isn't noticeable at all.

My Supplies:

• Ewe Ewe
• 1 Ewe So Sporty, Brushed Silver, Color 97
• 100% Merino Superwash
• Circular Needles 
• 1 Knit Picks US 6 (4mm) 16in
• Stitch Markers
• 1

Project 5: 2014 Springtime Loop

Complete!

During Yarn Crawl L.A. last month I purchased a skein of Freia in Ombré from Abuelita's Knitting and Needlepoint and promised I'd knit it up as a Springtime Loop by Kathi Snodgrass for my mother. Although I had some cat related disasters all over my livingroom, I managed to finish it just in time for Mother's day (which also happened to be her birthday this year too).

My Supplies:

• Knitwhits
• 1 Freia Handpaints, Nightshade Ombré Wool Sport
• 100% Wool
• Circular Needles 
• 1 Knit Picks US 6 (4mm) 24in
• Stitch Markers
• 27

Project 4: Heliopath Vest

Complete!

I recently participated in the Heliopath Vest KAL co-hosted by The Unapologetic Knitter and the GhostFaceKnitter. My initial post about this KAL can be found here and my progress during, here. Unfortunately I didn't win any of the wonderful prizes offered by these lovely hosts, but they didn't let me go empty handed. I received a very sweet note and care package for participating.

How did they know I love chocolate?!?!?!
And yes, that is a Cupcake wand.

It was quite a journey and I definitely feel like a stronger knitter because of it. I managed to finish it by the deadline and hope to show it off in public soon (weather permitting).

My Supplies:

• Berroco Vintage
• 5 skeins, Chana Dal
• 52% Acrylic
• 40% Wool
• 8% Nylon
• Buttons
• 8
• Circular Needles 
• 1 Knit Picks US 7 (4mm) in
• Stitch Markers
• 10