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What's on the needles? May 2022

 I have been so remiss in posting, but as I said in my last one, work became overwhelming so I retreated from everything. In fact, I was so stressed I couldn't settle on a knitting project and I started several that I didn't finish. Happily about 2 weeks ago I emerged from the doldrums and finished up a couple projects and even made a blanket! This will be more of a catch up post of things I've done over the past couple months.

I finally finished that 40's waffle sweater! I love it on my friend


I made a blanket using super bulky chenille yarn from Dollar City (Guatemala's answer to Dollarama)


While binge watching seasons 11-13 of Doctor Who (Jodie Whittaker is my favorite Doctor), I had the idea to make a scarf using the 4th Doctor's pattern in 13's colors. Super happy with the result


I started a sampler blanket using a random picker wheel for color and stitch


The cotton mitered square blanket is still underway, though I've modified the design to have squares of various sizes


Lastly, I'm working on my version of the Princess Diana Black Sheep sweater. I'm making it for a friend and I wanted it done before the summer. The original pattern calls for fingering weight yarn and 3mm needles, but I want to finish before summer break, so I drafted my own pattern using medium weight yarn and 5.5mm needles. It's not an exact replica, but I know my friend will appreciate it! I'm hoping to make a matching one for her dog, too


And there you have it! What is on the needles and what was. I have a list of ideas for projects, but I want to be smart and only start things I know I will be motivated to finish or can easily transport to the US

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