Gift Along FOs and New WIPs

I’ve completed my first two projects for the gift along!

First, is pdxknitterati’s Kilter. I used Malabrigo Silky Merino in Lavanda. It turned out very nice! I was a little worried that I’d run out of yarn, so I sped up the crown decreases a bit. Here’s a shot of the back. I can see my decreases were a little loose, but I’m okay with it anyway.

 

My second finished project is an Abundant Cowl by mangobadango. I used Knit Picks Preciosa in the Crest colorway. This is a very soft and squishy yarn. It’s a single and reminds me of Malabrigo Worsted – maybe a bit thicker. It was a very easy knit and I finished in two days!

 

I’ve cast on for two more gift along projects. First is the Mount Rundle Mittens by Kate Bostwick of Cowtownknits. I favorited this pattern the first time I saw it and I am loving it! I had a bit of a struggle at the beginning – knitter error – but am moving along with ease now. I’m using Knit Picks palette in Regal and Tranquil. I’m very happy with the color contrast! I can’t wait to finish the first mitten. Maybe tonight?

I don’t have a picture of the second cast on. I plan a feature of the designer though, so I’ll save it for a separate post!

In the meantime, Bridget is keeping busy.

               Bridget says, “Hey! I caught it. Now what do I do?”

Comments

[pdxknitterati/michele]

Your Kilter looks great! Glad you had fun with it. I'm playing with a worsted version right now.

I finished Heladas today; I need to block it. A quick, happy knit. Thanks so much!

Preciosa feels a little thinner than Mal Worsted to me. I think the yardage is greater per 100g, which would make it thinner, yes? I have some in a lovely blue, too.