working on: knitting

I am excited about the prospect of doing a lot of knitting this summer while on break. Here are just a few of the projects I am working on at the moment. In theory, I can pick up whatever I feel like knitting at the moment. Or I might leave projects scattered around the house so there is always a temptation for me.

socks: a first. size 0 needles are awkward, not unlike knitting with toothpicks. but I want the challenge of using smaller double-point needles and fingering weight yarn (a huge shift from the bulky yarns that have comprised my last umpteenth projects).

hat: for John. vintage Berroco yarn is a dream to knit. since the yarn comes in a fantastic range of colors (this mustardy yellow is called chana dal), I'm sure I'll knit one for each day of the week, for each member of the family.

sweater: for me. charcoal heather bulky from Brown Sheep. has been my go-to yarn for the past year. lot of knitting involved in this oversized tunic. for cool summer days only.

sweater: for Simon. ruby red bulky from Brown Sheep. the yankee knitter pattern is flexible (three neck styles, three cuff styles, cables or no, all mix and match). son will wear this sweater to curling. if it fits next winter. all pieces are knit. need to seam. sigh.