Finally Finished the Cardigan

It only took a little over a year, and a few more grey hairs, but the Portulaca Cardigan, pattern by Carol Feller is complete. This was quite an ordeal, and if it were not for the videos, it would still be in the bag partially finished. So, here are the pictures.

Witch Cats Hat Finished

So, this project only took one month shy of a year to complete (granted I put it aside numerous times when I messed up and had to tear back rows. However, it is finally finished and in time for Halloween. I am so glad I picked up the floofball to put on the top, I just love it, and so do the cats.

Current (active) Works in Progress

To be honest, I have nine projects started, but I am only focusing on the following three so I can start a Tree of Life baby blanket. So, the first project, which has been going for a while and I cannot wait until it is done, is my Portucula Cardigan. This has been a true test of my patience and ability, and once it is done, I have a feeling it will be a long time before I start the grey one.

One of the aspects I found interesting was that you attach the arms and continue to work the sweater. It has been interesting as I have never made a sweater before, and of course, I start with the one that is intricate.  One change I intend to make is the length. I would like it to be longer in the waist. I hope when I block it, it will be a bit longer, this was based on the measurements in the pattern.

The next project I am hoping to get done soon is my Halloween cat hat. This was my first attempt at knitting in color works so it has been a learning experience. I have reached the decrease rows at the top, so hopefully, I will get it done before the end of the month. I even found the most adorable floofy to go on top when it is complete. Yay!

The last project is one I started at the end of winter last year, I picked up some fine, lace weight, yarn on clearance and found the prettiest shawl pattern to work it in. This project is crochet, and I am enjoying the way the pattern is coming out.

The Bewb Project

So, what is the Bewb Project? From their website:

"Welome to the Bewb Project!
How it works: From now until the end of October 2019 The yarns in this collection will be sold with a portion of proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  To make it a bit more fun for everyone I'll be asking that you share your finished objects created with any of these yarns with me via email between now and October. Each finished object you share with me will get your name thrown in a hat for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate for this website. Also if you are on instagram we'll be using the #TheBewbProject hashtag to see what everyone is up to with their beautiful bewbie yarns! You may email me at:
WhimsicalWoodYarn@gmail.com with photos of your projects. be sure to include the pattern you used to create your lovelies.
Why Bewb and not Boob? Simply because Bewb is fun to say and Boob is overdone. We want to draw attention, raise awareness (and a few bucks) and have a good time doing it! So knit those bewbie hats and bewbie shawls with pride!
Drawing Winners will be announced at the end of October!
Knit All the Bewbie things!
Hugs and love and all the shit from the enchanted forest!"

I chose to pick up F**k Cancer 4.0 Bewbs plus the pom pom and went to Ravelry and downloaded The Bewb Project Sock Head Hat pattern. I then knit an awesome slouchy hat for my oldest, which I am modeling below.

The Bewb Project, saving Bewbs one skein at a time.

Owl Tracks Socks

So, I started a pair of socks at Pennsic War. I had hoped to get them finished there, but that didn't happen. On top of not getting them done while on vacation, I managed to somehow mess up the sock I did complete. See image below.

As you can see, I somehow managed to make decapatated owls on the first sock. I also dislike the cuff from the pattern as it kept rolling down. After finishing the second sock, I ripped out the owls of the first one and redid them. I also changed the beads used for the eyes. Now, both socks are finished, and I am much happier with them.

I cannot wait for them to dry so I can try them on! Here is a link to the pattern, Owl Track Socks.