After finishing The Weekender last week I quickly finished a pumpkin hat for my sister’s baby.
Once I finished my hat I told myself I was going to focus on my socks. If I really focused on them I could finish them in time for a sock it to me Monday post. I was determined. I pulled out the socks. I knit one row. Then I tossed them to the side and cast on a baby sweater.
The pattern is Gidday Baby I was looking for a free pattern to use up some Valley Yarns Superwash DK and this sweater fit my needs. I normally believe in paying for patterns because you get what you pay for. I still believe that. The pattern was awkward to work from, only because I’ve knit sweaters before. From the increases to picking up stitches under the arm, I was annoyed every step of the way. But it’s done. And I knit it fast to be done with it.
While blocking the sweater I threw in a pair of socks that needed to be washed. They are socks with very little pink in them, but the socks managed to bleed onto the sweater, so you can see some blotches of pink. I am choosing to think of it as a special gift – this way Mary-Claire can spill something on the sweater and not feel the least bit guilty.
I should get back to work on my socks. Or maybe I’ll start a sweater. What do you think I’ll actually work on next?
mildlygranola 
Cute hat and baby sweater!
I like when people post pictures that show their real life:) I never remove the dust and clutter when I take my photos.
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Agreed.
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I like real life photos too, but when it comes to my house I’m astounded how dirty it is once I take a photo. I need to get over it or clean up.
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I’ve gotten over mine. I could clean daily and the minutes someone else walks through the room it’s a wreck. The kitchen is the worst now that my son likes to cook. I don’t think he sees crumbs or splatters.
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I reckon a sweater will win out. I could picture you chucking the socks to the side. Made me laugh 🙂
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You’re right! I started a sweater. I’ll keep the socks in my purse and get to them eventually.
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Lol both items are super cute!!! I’m having such a tough time staying focused on knitting g Xmas presents- I just want to make sweaters for myself!
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I’m the same way. After not really feeling like knitting all summer once September hit all I’ve wanted to do is make sweaters for myself.
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It must be the weather!
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That hat and sweater are just super cute! I’m going to bet on…..sweater!
Also, agree that real life pictures are better than “perfect” ones any day.
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You’re right. I started the Farmhouse sweater.
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I LOVE the sweater but thanks for the warning. Nothing fiddly works for me. I love a good well written pattern.
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Me too! I wish there was a way to tell if a pattern had been tech edited, because I would always choose those.
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