Episode 8: My super late June 2017 update!

Finished Objects:

Ann's Go To Socks
Pattern: Ann's Go-To Socks by Ann Budd
Yarn: Loops and Threads Woolike
Colorway: Mauve

Capucine #3
Pattern: Capucine by Adela Illichmanova
Yarn: Berroco Vintage
Colorways: Crimson, 5150

Soft Stroller Blanket
Pattern: Soft Stroller Blanket by Marianne Forrestal
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Colorways: Sage, Bone, Off White

Jayne Hats
Pattern: Jayne Cobb Firefly Hat by SmarieK

UGA Scarf
Pattern: My Own!
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Colorway: Black
Yarn: Bernat Satin Sport Solids
Colorway: Red

Works in Progress:

Iona
Pattern: Iona by Heather Dixon
Yarn: elann.com Lara
Colorway: Natural/undyed

Sweet Pea Shawl
Pattern: Sweet Pea Shawl by Amie Hirtes
Yarn: Bernat Pop!
Colorway: Scarlet Sizzle

Stash Additions:

Premier Yarns Sweet Roll
Colorways: Lavendar Swirl, Mint Swirl, Butterscotch Pop, Blueberry Swirl, Wild Cherry Swirl, Frosty Swirl
Yards In: 1,470

Lion Brand Heartland
Colorways: Hot Springs, Yellowstone
Yards In: 753

Red Heart Boutique Treasure
Colorways: Tapestry, Portrait, Spectrum Abstract
Yards In: 1,208

Bernat Pop
Colorways: Scarlet Sizzle
Yards In: 280

Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Colorways: Fisherman
Yards In: 197

Red Heart Grande
Colorways: Aran
Yards In: 92

Episode 7: Stitch markers, dyeing, and a mountain of yarn!

"Finished" objects:

Cladonia
Pattern: Cladonia by Kristen Kapur
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish DK
Colorways: Lotus, Dove Heather

Oceana Cowl
Pattern: Knit to end, with long end
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Paints
Colorway: Oceana

Pussy Hat Project #1
Pattern: Pussy Hat Project by Kat Coyle
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
Colorway: Quartz Crystal
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Hand Dyes
Colorway: Strawberry

Pussy Hat Project #2
Pattern: Pussy Hat Project by Kat Coyle
Yarn: Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Full o'Sheep
Colorway: Passionfruit

Works in Progress:

Iona
Pattern: Iona by Heather Dixon
Yarn: elann.com Lara
Colorway: Natural/undyed

Capucine #3
Pattern: Capucine by Adela Illichmanova
Yarn: Berroco Vintage
Colorways: Crimson, 5150

Stash Additions:

Loops and Threads Facets
Colorways: Tanzanite, Emerald, Capri Blue, Blue Zircon, Fuchsia, Light Azore, Pacific opal, Red Topaz
Yards In: 3,360

Berroco Vintage
Colorways: 51105, 51191
Yards In: 436

Caron Simply Soft
Colorways: Sunshine, Grey Heather, Dark Sage, Black
Yards In: 1000

Knitting and sewing goals for 2017!

Knitting Goals for 2017:

January: Cladonia
February: Iona
March: Pumpkin Pie
April: Delphine
May: Palladium
June: Erquy
July: Nadine
August: Silverleaf
September: Chelsea Skirt
October: Slinky Ribs
November: Hampton Cardigan
December: TBD/Gifts?

Pussy Hat Project

Completed Projects:

Huntress Cowl by KYSAA

Ravenclaw Scarf (No pattern)

Sewing Goals:

Eowyn Costume (Simplicity 4940)
Chiffon Overlay Skirt (Freestyle)
Red Suede Skirt (Freestyle?)
Pink Brocade Skirt (Simplicity 1369)
Teal Brocade Skirt (New Look 6217)
Lisette B6168
New Look 6208
Simplicity 8014

Pot holders and oven mitts:

December Sewing 2016

Here is my December sewing update! I've worked on several projects over the past few weeks:

Simplicity 1363 White Top

New Look 6217 Multi-color Kimono cardigan

Yule Stockings
- Pattern available here. 

Janice's Travel Set
- Tutorial available here. 

Episode 5: Hats, mittens, and gloves

Episode 5: Hats, mittens, and gloves

You can find me on:
Ravelry: Humerusknits
Instagram: april.k.smith

Finished Objects: 

Brambles Hat for Franchesca
Pattern: Brambles Beret by Amanda Muscha
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Solids, Heathers, and Twists
Colorway: Black

Kitchen Towel
Pattern: Chili Pepper Red Kitchen Towel by Janet Carlow
Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denims
Colorway: Jute

Three Leaf Mittens for Mom
Pattern: Three Leaf Mittens
Yarn: Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Full o'Sheep
Colorway: Passionfruit

Fisherman's Hat for Dad
Pattern: Basic Beanie (unreleased)
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Colorway: Olympic

Fishermans' Hat for Greg
Pattern: Basic Beanie (unreleased)
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Colorway: Great Smoky Mountains

Sparkly Gloves for Tiffany
Pattern: Sporty Ribbed Gloves (unreleased)
Yarn: Premier Yarns Isaac Mizrahi Craft Broadway
Colorway: Palace

Bat Hat for Chip
Pattern: Bat Hat by Joanna Rankin
Yarn: Big Twist Yarns Chunky Solids
Colorway: Chunky Black

Seahawks Gloves for David
Pattern: Sporty Ribbed Gloves (unreleased)
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids
Colorways: Country Blue and Gray Heathered
Yarn: Loops and Threads Soft and Shiny Solids
Colorway: ? Green

Waffle Hat for Janice's Birthday
Pattern: Waffle Hat by Gail Bable
Yarn: Red Heart Soft Prints
Colorway: Icy Pond

Works in Progress: 

Panther Gloves for Alan
Pattern: Sporty Ribbed Gloves (unreleased)
Yarn: Knit Picks Mighty Stitch
Colorways: Black and Gulf Stream

Cat Coasters for Michelle
Pattern: Cat Coaster by Kraft Croch Pattern
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids
Colorway: Black, White

Cat Butt Coasters for Alan
Pattern: Dog or Cat Butt Coasters by Sally L.M.
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids
Colorway: Black
Yarn: Jo-Ann Sensations Cuddle
Colorway: Pink

Emilien
Pattern: Emilien by Ariane Caron-Lacoste
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Worsted
Colorway: Wallaby

Huntress Cowl Rawr!
Pattern: Huntress Cowl Capelet Scarf by KYSAA
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Solids
Colorway: Charcoal Gray

Stash Additions: 

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
Colorway: Charcoal Gray
Yards In: 106

Loops and Threads Facets
Colorway: Tanzanite
Yards In: 120

Red Heart Soft Prints
Colorway: Icy Pond
Yards In: 204

Caron Simply Soft Paints
Colorway: Oceana
Yards In: 200

Year In Review

Knitting Projects Completed: 

Gloves (7): 
Vancouver Fog
UGA Mitts #1
Red and Black Mitts
Three Leaf Mittens
Seahawks Gloves
Sparkly Mitts
Panther Gloves

Hats (10): 
Solitare
Pinch Hat
Owl Hat
Baby Berry Hat
Brambles Beret #1
Brambles Beret for Franchesca
Fisherman's Hats (2)
Waffle Hat
Bat Hat

Shawls (2): 
Yule
Outlander-esque Shawl

Socks (2): 
Cadence Socks
Dad's Socks

Cowls (2): 
Skully Cowl
Huntress Cowl Rawr!

Sweaters/Cardigans (1):
Cromarty

Other (4): 
Pillows
Michelle's Coasters
Kitchen Towel
Cat Coasters

Total Projects Completed: 28!

Goals for Next Year: 

12 Projects, 12 Months!

January - Cladonia

February - Iona

March - Pumpkin Pie

April - Delphine

May - Palladium

June - Erquy

July - Nadine

August - Silverleaf

September - Chelsea Skirt

October - Slinky Ribs

November - Hampton Cardigan

December - Gifts/Something TBD!