Hello 2016! The most definitive thing I can say about 2016…it will not be the year I become a monogamous knitter. I’ve started a new project every day this year! Because clearly, this pile of WIPs was not enough…
That’s 8, for anyone counting–2 scarves, 3 shawls, 2 hats and a sweater. And I love them all (when the mood strikes). New year calls for new knitting though!
Here are my first stitches of 2016…
Pink Acrylic?!?! Maybe that’s my New Year’s Resolution…knit with all synthetic fibers this year? No, not likely but these fun little mini skeins were too cute to resist! They’re Lion brand Bon Bons. They came with my Rebecca Danger book but the colors are quite right for little critters. Eventually, they’ll all be a hat! To combat the size 3 needles, I had to cast on at the other end of the spectrum too…
Imperial Stock Ranch Bulky Pencil Roving on size 13s! Instant hat! I really love this yarn! I’ve knit with Icelandic Plutolopi a bunch, it’s similar but it’s only 1 ply. This stuff is 2 ply, it’s extra soft and squishy! Add in the double thickness that comes with colorwork and this is going to be one warm hat! Just in time too…winter seems rather intent on coming to San Francisco!
FogKnits 
I’ll make sure to tag you in a post when it’s -20 to -30 up here in the Mid West. Love your new works in progress and all of the bright cheery colors.
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I have no idea how you do it. Those temps are cruel and unusual punishment in my book! :)
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I would say the same about the heat
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Absolutely! The moderate climate is definitely one of the things that keeps me in San Francisco! It’s barely ever hot or cold here! It’s perfect!
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I just want to pet the white and blue and white pencil roving alllllll day!
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it’s awesome!! I especially love the whole made in oregon part and unlike the icelandic pencil roving, it’s soooooft! I think I’ve even talked myself into sweater quantities! They range of natural browns, greys and greens are completely perfect!
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Haha, I love that photo of all your new projects! I used to be a monogamous knitter but now I’m like that photo. I can’t wait to see what you do with the BonBons; I think they’re so cute but wasn’t sure what project I’d make with them. Fun colors!
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Everything is cuter when it’s tiny! I’m having fun with them! Hopefully my hat will be done soon and ready for show & tell!
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