My Knitting & Reading Update for June 7, 2026

I rounded up what lived on my needles last week.

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Knitting

Works in Progress (WIPs)

Hermione’s Everyday Socks

I finished the legs on Hermione’s Everyday Socks. Next up is the heel flap.

• Yarn: Unicorn Solid

• Colorway: Mustard

• Pattern: Hermione’s Everyday Sock (Free)

• Needle: Chiaogoo Red 9” Circular US Size 1

FSU Sock #2

I am working on the gusset decreases of FSU Shortie Sock #2.

• Yarn: Unicorn Solid

• Colorways: Burgundy, Mustard

• Pattern: Vanilla Sock

• Needles: Bamboo 9” Circulars

Reading

I am currently reading Workhorse, Best Offer Wins and The Chronicles of Narnia (I am reading this with my youngest daughter.).

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