Kristie's Knitting Notes April 26, 2026

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

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Knitting

WIPs (Works in Progress)

I am still working on the body of my first sweater. I knit about 16” 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

I am on row 20 of my Bible Sweater.

• Colorway: Sea Glass

• Needles: Chiaogoo Circulars US Size 2

I am on round 36 out of 70 on the foot of Dino-mite Sock #2.

• Yarn (Cuff): Destination Yarn

• Colorway (Cuff): Plateau de Valensole

• Yarn (Leg): Hypnotic Yarn

• Colorway (Leg): Dino-mite

• Needles: Chiaogoo Red 9” Circulars

I am on the heel flap of Blue-and-Red Striped Shortie Sock #1.

• Yarns: Mystery Yarn

• Colorways: Mystery Yarn

• Yarn (Leg): Hypnotic Yarn

• Needles: Bamboo 9” Circulars

I am on the heel flap of FSU Shortie Sock #1.

• Yarn: Unicorn Solid

• Colorways: Burgundy, Mustard

• Needles: Bamboo 9” Circulars

I am on round 36 out of 70 on the foot 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:

• Don’t Open Your Eyes ⭐️⭐️⭐️

• I See You’ve Called in Dead ⭐️⭐️⭐️

• All My Bones ⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Detective Aunty ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am currently reading Powder Burn. (Amazon)

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