Day 229 of 2026

I was hoping to finish color number 5

 before my cutoff for today's picture. 

I didn't quite make it but only have one repeat (two rows) left.

 I'll finish them before I go to bed. 

I am officially more than halfway done with this blanket.

 

Day 227 of 2026

I have several project bags that have a different project in each. 

It occurred to me today that if I put a small tassel

 of the yarn used in the project on the zipper tab, 

I can grab the right bag without opening it

 or second guessing myself.

 

Day 212 of 2026

I've started color number 5. 

(Photo taken 7-30-2026)

Computer issues prevented me from accessing my blog yesterday. 

Issues have been resolved. 

I'll begin posting One Big Adventure pictures tomorrow.

 

Day 200 of 2026

It's been a while since I've knitted anything. 

My hand has been giving me some pain 

so I thought it best to give it a break. 

Tonight I was able to get color number three finished. 

 

Day 180 of 2026

Color two went pretty fast and 

I have decided the rest of the order of colors. 

I've started color number three 

and have finished a few rows already.

 

Day 178 of 2026

I've started color number two on this knitting project 

and was able to get a few rows in today.

 

Day 171 of 2026

I've started something new. 

I think I finally have a system to remember what to do 

on each row thanks to the alternating colors of the markers. 

One color is for right side decreases 

and the other is for the wrong side increases. 

Day 148 of 2026

Puffy Checks Socks update: 

I promised to let you know 

when I reached the straight foot section

 of these socks. 

The decrease section on both socks is done, 

and I have am halfway to the toe section on my first sock. 

It feels like real progress.

 

Day 142 of 2026

I feel like these socks are coming along like

 The Little Engine That Could. 

I'm done with the heel flaps 

and these adorable little pink heel turns on both socks. 

Now I am going to be chugging away

 at the gusset decreases for a while, 

but I know if I keep chugging, I'll get there.

I'll let you know when I get to the straight foot section. 

If you weren't sure, 

the picture yesterday shows magnetic water balloons.

 

Day 133 of 2026

I've had a hard time getting back to my red socks 

after finishing my Musselburgh hat. 

I'm back to it now 

and have finished the heel flap on sock number one 

and have started the flap on the second one. 

I'm hoping to finish these pretty quickly 

as the weather is getting warmer

 and I have outdoor projects I'd like to get done this year. 

Of course, I also have other knitting projects in queue

 that I'd like to get to.

 

Day 114 of 2026

Now that the hat is done, I'm back at my socks.

 I completed three more pattern repeats

 and started the heel flap today. 

It has not been hard to jump back into. 

I'm trying to be better at finishing things

 before I cast on a new thing. 

Sometimes it cannot be avoided.

 

Day 113 of 2026

I finally finished the knitting of the Musselburgh hat. 

I am so excited about it.

 Tomorrow I'll block it and figure out a way to show you

 the four different ways to wear it.

 

Day 90 of 2026

While I was hanging out with GB#3 tonight, 

Lincoln decided my lap was the best place 

regardless of whether I wanted to knit or not. 

 

Day 89 of 2026

I realize that it looks like I am knitting an Easter egg, 

but I assure you that it is a reversible hat. 

I finished all the stripes on our trip 

so I am able to continue straight rounds in one color for a while...

unless I decide to put in a random stripe or two.

Day 75 of 2026

This will be a double-sided hat. 

The next thing to knit will be the brim

 for the opposite side hat. 

But first I need to try it on to see if the length is good. 

It appears it is. Onward.

 

Day 72 of 2026

Today's colors begin with purple and end with pink.

 

Day 71 of 2026

 

I'm working on a Musselburgh hat by Ysolda. 

I have wanted to make this pattern for a while. 

At the same time I have had a yarn pull that I really like 

that I have also wanted to use for something. 

These two thoughts have merged here. 

I can't wait to show you where this color story is going.

 

Day 30 of 2026

I have successfully ripped this back

 to a plain purl row prior to my mess. 

Since this picture was taken I have 

put the stitches on my needle, 

oriented them correctly, 

figured out where I actually am in the pattern

 and knitted a few rows. 

My center line has stayed in the center, one of my former problems.

 

Day 29 of 2026

There is a lot to say about this piece of knitting, 

but most of it will have to be for another day. 

Today I will only say that tomorrow 

I will need to see if I can successfully rip it back

 to a preferred spot without a lifeline. 

Wish me luck.

 

Day 11 of 2026

Gone swimming. 

Ta-da tomorrow.