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!

Knit Picks Haul September 2016

Hi everyone! I ordered a few things from Knit Picks to ready myself for the upcoming Yule/Christmas knitting for my family and friends.

Here are the yummy yarns I got:

Mighty Stitch
Colorway: Black
Yards In: 208

Mighty Stitch
Colorway: Gulfstream
Yards In: 208

Swish DK
Colorway: Dove Heather
Yards In: 492

CotLin
Colorway: Sagebrush
Yards In: 492

Brava Worsted
Colorway: Red
Yards In: 437

Brava Worsted
Colorway: Canary
Yards In: 437

Brava Worsted
Colorway: Orange
Yards In: 437

Episode 4: A Long Overdue Update

Episode 4: A Long Over Due Update

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

Finished Objects: 

Socks for Dad (August 3, 2016)
Pattern: Easy Peasy Socks for First Timers by Stacy Trock
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Coloway: King's Canyon

Michelle's Coasters (August 21, 2016)
Pattern: Noro Mitered Coaster by Ratchadwan Chambers
Yarn: Premier Yarns Isaac Mizrahi Sutton
Colorway: Amsterdam 

Works in Progress: 

Franchesca Hat
Pattern: Franchesca Hat by April Smith
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios
Colorway: Purpuras

Brambles Beret (April 3, 2016)
Pattern: Brambles Beret by Amanda Muscha
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Solids, Heathers and Twists
Colorway: Black

Delphine
Pattern: Delphine by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport
Colorway: Green Apple

Iona
Pattern: Iona by Heather Dixon
Yarn: Elann Lara
Colorway: Natural

Sporty Ribbed Gloves #2
Pattern: Sporty Ribbed Gloves by April Smith
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Colorways: Grey Heathered and Country Blue
Yarn: Loops and Threads Soft and Shiny Solids
Colorway; Green?

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

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

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

Stash Additions:

Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport
Colorway: 160 Ginger
Yards In: 614

Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima
Colorway: 3740 Sprout
Yards In: 220

Cascade 220 Superwash Worsted
Colorway: 900 Charcoal
Yards In: 220

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Solids, Heathers, and Twists
Colorway: Mustard
Yards In: 788

Premier Yarns Isaac Mizrahi Craft Sutton
Colorway: Amsterdam
Yards In: 68

Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport
Colorway: Golden Heather
Yards In: 328

Big Twist Yarns Chunky
Colorway: Black
Yards In: 195

Total Yards In: 2,443 yards

Sewing Projects Complete: 

Small Drawstring Bag

Large Drawstring Bag

Simplicity 1589 Top

Simplicity 1363 Top

Up Next: 

New Look 6217

Oven Mitts

Pot Holders