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My current WIPs

I am working on a few interesting projects right now.

I've been going between them regularly since I can't seem to stay on one project.

The first is the Fullerton Cardigan, published in the Spring 2018, Knitscene Magazine.
I've gotten to the back of this bottom up, dropped sleeve, seamless cardigan.  It's a very interesting construction since you are working the bottom of the cardigan in one piece, then splitting off stitches for the right, back and left sides.  I'm working on the back section right now.  A lot of stockinette stitch, which is fine since I'm not up for much more than that right now.   I chose Vanna's Choice from Lionbrand Yarn in Taupe for this sweater.  I had it in my stash and wanted to use it. 

close up of taupe sweater, mostly stockinette stitch
Fullerton Cardigan

The other is the Tranquil Tank Top, published by Lionbrand Yarn on their website.

I originally found this pattern when they were having a KAL for it.  I didn't get it started then, but had it in my Ravelry projects page and decided now might be the time to get it done!  It's going along really well.  It's a bottom up Tank Top that splits in an interesting way in the front.  There's just enough lace and cable in it to keep me occupied.  I chose Yarn Bee, Must be Merino - Aran for this.  I love the softness of the merino in this yarn.  It does have a slight halo though. 

Close up picture of Knitted Tank Top
Tranquil Tank Top

I am wanting to continue working on a lace shawl as well.  It's the Obsession Shawl by Hillary Latimer.  She published this pattern on Ravelry as part of a MKAL.  I'm WAY behind finishing it, but I'm enjoying it when I feel up to something a little more challenging, but not too challenging either.   I chose Lionbrand Microspun for this one.  I think the yarn has been discontinued by now, but it has FANTASTIC stitch definition.  I'll post more about that later.








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