With the year’s first WIP done, I am focusing on two smaller projects right now – socks and a hood.
My Mothman socks are coming along! The pattern is Above the Clouds by Annabeth Suchy, the main yarn is Chicago Mothman and the accent is Ruby, both from DyeMad Yarns. I am changing up the pattern a little bit. As given, it calls for a band of Mothmen above the bridges. But I decided I am just going to duplicate stitch on one Mothman, as he is a bit more elusive than that.
Who or what is Mothman? Follow this link for more than you could possibly want to know! Or move on if you are not interested.
The other project is a Seafarer’s Balaclava, which is pretty close to being done! I bought this pattern and yarn as soon as I saw it and cast on shortly after it got here. It’s a unique design that should be great for keeping warm. And also it kind of reminds me of those old diving helmets, which makes me smile.
The pattern is Seafarer’s Balaclava by Vanessa Ewing of Cape May Fibers, and the yarn is her Organic Aran. The collar part is in fisherman’s rib stitch, so it is very cushy and cozy. I should have gotten this done before the current cold snap, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t the last time it will be cold here, so it should get a lot of use.
Once the hood is done, I will pick another one of my WIPs back up, so that will be back to the Crack That WIP KAL!
How about you? What are you working on, crafty or otherwise?
Quite A Yarn 
You get a lot done!
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Thank you! It doesn’t feel like it some days 🙂
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Great projects! I realized lately that I’m buying lots of thing that are greys, and your two just prove my point: grey knitted items are the best!! I can’t wait to see that balaclava when it is finished. I started pondering the response to your question about current projects. Oh, dear. It is kind of a lot. I have two different weaving projects up on my looms, a sweater whining about being ignored parked under my bed, a pair of arm warmers, and a hat that I cast on last night. What did I do yesterday evening? I dug through the stash to find the yarn to start some new socks!! I’m also reading three books at once…
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My gosh, you weren’t kidding at all! You do have a lot of projects going! I’m looking forward to reading all about them, and about the books you are reading as well!
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I just finished knitting one more frog hat; it’s for a prize at a Super Bowl party on Sunday. I’m not a football fan, so all I know is that Bad Bunny and Brandi Carlile are singing, and the Seattle team is playing. Go Sportsball!
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LOL! I’m not about football either. My brother and SIL and Mom all like it, but I’m not a fan. I will watch the main sportsball show for the fabulous commercials if it is on, but otherwise no.
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Oooh, neat projects! The mothman socks do seem like they’d be better with just one mothman.
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Thank you! I hope so 🙂
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Nice projects and cute toe color!
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Thank you! I love this color 🙂
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