Happy Wednesday! Good news on the sweater front: the buttons don’t look as bad when the sweater is on. That is great news, as I have reached my limit for button sewing for the year.
I finished the first Up All Night sock in the Elliot colorway. I think I’ll get a lot of use out of this pair (when I eventually finish them, probably months from now).
I took the advice from your comments, and started candy cane socks. I love how fast self striping yarn works up. The socks are looking a little more Waldo than peppermint, but that is fine with me.
I also started the Project Peace 2018 cowl. Project Peace runs until December 21, ending on World-Wide Knit for Peace Day. I love the idea of the project. I don’t love the pattern. It just isn’t something I want to wear. The pattern calls for sport weight, but I’m knitting it with DK from my stash without any adjustments. I didn’t do a gauge swatch – it’s a cowl, what is the worst that will happen?
I’m thinking about casting on a bulky weight hat. I’m meeting my brother at the Kansas City Zoo this weekend. I think that if he will hang out at the zoo with me when it is below freezing he deserves a hat. Just because he deserves one might not be enough to get me working on it however, it all depends on how the rest of the week goes.
Have a great week! I hope you are productive!
mildlygranola 
The sweater is fantastic on! I think the buttons are fine.
I love the stripey sock! Striped yarn always knits faster:)
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I’m so relieved about the buttons. I was stressed out for photos and really found everything possible to fret about.
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Oh, that is such a cute picture of Elliot! He looks like a little business man heading to a multi-national negotiation. 😉
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He really does look like he could walk into my old office and fit right in.
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I think the hands casually tucked in the pocket are what makes the business look!
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You are making great progress! Your socks are looking great, and that sweater looks even more awesome on him! Sorry the cowl is not something you are in love with – is there someone you can give it to as a gift? A hat for your brother is a nice idea!
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Audrey just told me she wants the cowl, so it will be well loved. It is starting to be fun to knit, which I did not see coming.
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