Spring? In New Hampshire

Spring is off to a slow start in New Hampshire.  This past week was the first week in a month that we didn't have a major snow storm.  We did, however, has snow on Friday, April 6th!  What?!  It is typical in New England, but I think it shocks us every year just the same.

My making has been off to a good start.  I have finished three knitted garments.

Joe's cardigan, Slade by Michelle Wang in Ella Rae worsted purchased from my LYS, Twill.

This project was a long haul and I am still not satisfied with the final result.  Once the weather warms, I plan to take out the sleeves and redo the seams.  There is too much fabric in the sleeve for the armscye.

Carbeth by Kate Davies in Peace Fleece from my stash (purchased in 2017 at Mother of Purl in Freeport, Maine.

This was a really quick knit and will be great with my new Arielle skirt.

I am  not sure I would use Peace Fleece again.  It is definitely a price-effective yarn, but the fiber was full of hay that had to be picked out as it was knitted.  It did soften up quite a bit when washed so that isn't an issue.  The verdict is still out on the yarn - and I have 4 skeins left!  Would love to destash.

Weekender by Andrea Mowry in a Targhee Worsted by Blue Moon Fiber Arts (also from stash) purchased in 2016 at Rhinebeck.






Also off the needles are 3 pairs of socks, one pair of colorwork mittens, and one pair of fingerless mitts.  All were made from stash!  Woo hoo!

With the wintery weather, knitting has taken priority over sewing, but I have finished another Coco Dress and an Arielle skirt both by Tilly 7 Buttons and the Blakely jeans by Style Arc.

More sewing in the works once the weather warms up.  Right now, must wear all the wool!