Kristie's Knitting Notes April 19, 2026

I rounded up what lived on my needles and what I read last week.

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Knitting

FOs (Finished Objects)

I finished Hello Winter Socks. It’s pair #6 for the year.

• Yarn: Freckled Whimsy

• Colorway: Hello Winter

• Needles: Chiaogoo Bamboo 9” Circulars

I finished soap sock #9 in Yellow.

• Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream 100% Cotton

• Colorway: Yellows

• Needles: 9” Circulars US Size 8

WIPs (Works in Progress)

I am still working on the body of my first sweater. I knit about 15” inches and I need to reach 17” before finishing the bottom and moving on to the sleeves.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love – Sugar Cookie

• Needles: Chiaogoo Red Twist Interchangeable US Size 6

(Left of Hello Winter Sock) I am on row 12 of my Bible Sweater.

• Colorway: Sea Glass

• Needles: Chiaogoo Circulars US Size 2

(Left of Bible Sweater) I am on round 51 out of 64 on the leg of Dino-mite Sock #2. Super close to starting the heel!

• Yarn (Cuff): Destination Yarn

• Colorway (Cuff): Plateau de Valensole

• Yarn (Leg): Hypnotic Yarn

• Colorway (Leg): Dino-mite

• Needles: Chiaogoo Red 9” Circulars

(Above Dino-mite sock) I am on the heel flap of Blue-and-Red Striped Shortie Sock #1.

I am on round 24 out of 64 on the leg of Plateau de Valensole Sock #2.

• Yarn (Cuff): Hypnotic Yarn

• Colorway (Cuff): Dino-mite

• Yarn (Leg): Destination

• Colorway (Leg): Plateau de Valensole

• Needles: Chiaogoo Red 9” Circulars

Reading

Last week, I finished:

• The Impossible Fortune ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am currently reading Don’t Open Your Eyes.

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