Kristie’s Knitting Notes for May 10

I rounded up what lived on my needles last week.

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Knitting

FOs (Finished Objects)

I finished Blue-and-Red Striped Shortie Sock #1.

• Yarns: Mystery Yarn

• Colorways: Mystery Yarn

• Yarn (Leg): Hypnotic Yarn

• Pattern: Vanilla Sock

• Needles: Bamboo 9” Circulars

WIPs (Works in Progress)

I picked up my oldest daughter’s Hurricane Blanket again. It’s such a soft squishy yarn and I’m just knitting the entire thing, so it’s a dream to knit while watching TV or listening to a book.

• Yarn: Hurricane

• Colorway: Pink Coral

• Needles: Chiaogoo Red Twist Interchangeable US Size 7

I knit about 20 rounds on sleeve #1 of my first sweater.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love – Sugar Cookie

• Needles: Chiaogoo Red Twist Interchangeable US Size 6

I am on still working on my Bible Sweater.

• Colorway: Sea Glass

• Needles: Chiaogoo Circulars US Size 2

I am finishing the foot of FSU Shortie Sock #1.

• Yarn: Unicorn Solid

• Colorways: Burgundy, Mustard

• Pattern: Vanilla Sock

• Needles: Bamboo 9” Circulars

I cast on and knit a couple rounds of Blue-and-Red Striped Shortie Sock #2.

Reading

Last week, I finished:

• Too Old for This ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• The Astral Library ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• The Woman in Suite 11 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am currently reading I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home.

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