February & March Stuff

January was a significantly more productive month than any other of the first quarter of 2013, but February and March saw a dramatic uptick in sock production.  Socks, the thing that inspired me to learn to knit.

I am not kidding about this - I watched a lady magic-loop a beautiful burgandy-and-gold sock yarn while waiting for jury duty one day, and thought I have to learn to do that.  It took me a while to get to the point where I feel I can say, "I am a sock-knitter," but yes, I do loves them.

One of my goals for this year is to knit at least 13 pairs of socks in 2013.  I am 4/13ths of the way there, plus a bit (since I'm done with the toes and first inch of ribbing on my next pair).

January 2013 Summary

So, I'm at 1,311 yards and 10 projects for the year, so far.  If I continue to work at the same rate (highly unlikely!), I might actually exceed at least part of my 2013 output goals.  Let's all hold our collective breath on that one, yeah?

Anyway, on to the pictures!

Two Hats (2013 Projects 4 & 5)

A quick entry before I do my semi-regular-until-I-get-busy-or-forget end-of-month summary.  Holy hyphens, Batman!

Two hats, both in the same yarn: the super-snuggly Sublime Yarns Baby Cashemere Merino Silk DK.  Oh, yarn names.  Shouldn't be itchy or rough, but maybe I'm not the best judge?

Hat #1 - Beanie style.  Pretty snug on, has some interior texture due to the tight fit & narrow ribbing.

Hat #2 - Watchcap style.  Looser fit, smoother interior texture.

 

52 in 2013: Weeks 1 & 2

Well, well, if it isn't the second week of January.  I can tell I had some time off, because I actually got a few things D-O-N-E at the beginning of the month.  WOO!

Apparently, I am on a pig kick.  In my own defense, the first pig was planned in 2010, started in 2011, and knit (mostly) in 2012.  I did the finishing work in 2013, so I'm claiming it for this year.