Weekly Knitting, Reading & Products I Love Update
Week Ending July 26, 2026
Some weeks are about making progress. Some weeks are about finally crossing the finish line on a project that has been hanging around your knitting bag for a while. This week was definitely a finishing week, and it felt great to clear a few stitches off the “almost done” list.
🧶 On My Needles
Audrey’s Hockey Skate Blade Covers: Finished Object!
The biggest finish this week was a very special one: Audrey’s hockey skate blade covers are done! 🏒🧶
After searching for a pattern and not finding exactly what I had in mind, I decided to experiment and create my own version. Sometimes knitting is part pattern-following and part “let’s see what happens.”
I’m happy to report that the experiment worked! They’re finished, functional and ready for hockey camp.
Kate’s Hurricane Blanket
I continued making progress on Kate’s Hurricane Blanket using Hobbii Hurricane in the Pink Coral colorway. I’m knitting it on my ChiaoGoo Red Twist Circulars (US Size 6), and this blanket continues to be the perfect cozy, relaxing project.
There’s something satisfying about watching a blanket slowly grow row by row.
Mermaid Scales Shortie Socks
My Mermaid Scales Shortie Socks are still moving along. I’m working with Emma’s Practically Perfect Sock in the July Colorway with my favorite ChiaoGoo 9-inch circular needles (US Size 1). The Mermaid Scales Shortie by Love Life Yarn continues to be a fun knit, and I’m enjoying watching the texture take shape.
Ribbed Socks
The Ribbed Sock in the Golden Hour colorway also got some attention this week. These remain one of those easy, relaxing projects that are perfect for picking up whenever I have a few quiet moments.
Sweater Update
I continued working on my very first sweater and made more progress on sleeve number one. Sleeves are definitely a lesson in patience, but every decrease gets me one step closer to wearing my first handmade sweater.
Bible Sweater
My Bible Sweater (still not pictured) also stayed in rotation this week. It may not be the fastest-growing project in my basket, but it’s getting a few rows here and there, which means it’s still moving forward.
📚 What I’m Reading
This week was a good reading week. I finished three books:
The Widow’s Guide to Murder
The Island Club
Currently Reading
I'm currently reading Darling Girls, and I'm enjoying diving into another new story.
❤️ Products I’m Loving
Counter Overnight Resurfacing Peel
A favorite evening skincare product. The Overnight Resurfacing Peel helps skin look refreshed and smoother by morning, making it an easy addition to a nighttime routine.
ChiaoGoo 9-Inch Circular Needles
If you’ve been following along for a while, you already know these are my favorite needles for knitting socks. They’re comfortable, smooth and make working on small circumferences so much easier. My 9-inch circulars are almost always within reach when I’m knitting socks.
My Knitting Project Bag
A good project bag is one of those small things that makes knitting life so much easier. I love having a dedicated place for my current project, yarn, needles and all the little tools that somehow disappear when you need them most.
A pretty project bag turns a pile of yarn into an organized little knitting adventure waiting to happen.
That’s everything from my knitting bag and bookshelf this week! I’d love to hear what you’re making or reading right now. What projects are keeping your hands busy?