As most may know, in the crafting world it’s usually called “Work In Progress Wednesday” but as they also say, “better late than never!” There are many works in progress at the moment.
Kiwi Shawl has been tech edited and is in the testing phase of things. This shawl started as a gift for my daughter a couple of Christmas’s ago. (see photo on the right). Once gifted, I was distracted by other designs so never wrote down the pattern until a few months ago. This second version has a beaded picot edge and the pattern will include both options. I plan to release it in early July so if you don’t already follow me on Instagram, check out Kim Shaffir Designs for notification of the pattern release date.
I’m busy finishing up writing two patterns so I can get them tech edited. This first is the rainbow blanket shown above. The plan is to have it edited and tested for a September release date. It was made at the request of my niece, who wanted a rainbow blanket for her rainbow baby, Camdyn. Little Camdyn entered the world a wee bit early this week and I can’t wait to see him snuggled up in the blanket of love.
The second pattern I’m busy writing (as well as checking all the math) is this tank. It will be my first sweater pattern! I knit it last summer out of a cotton and alpaca blend but after wearing it last July, decided that even a small amount of alpaca was too hot for a Mid-Atlantic summer. It’s now been reworked using Magpie Fibers Equinox Sport, a silk and linen blend that gives the same fit and drape but is much cooler to wear. I also redesigned it to be knit in one piece from the bottom up and simplified the neckline edge. The added perpendicular edge is the same one used in my very first design, Anchors Aweigh. I wrote about that design in one of my earlier blogs, “Someday Becomes Now.” Check it out if you missed it.
There are several things on my needles a the moment: a sock, a shawl and swatches. While enjoying an Oriole’s win, last weekend, I began the second sock of a pair. One always needs an easy portable project in the works and socks are the perfect take along. I’m knitting up the shawl in a shape I haven’t tried before and hope to have it finished in time to toss in my suitcase for a late summer vacation. The swatch shown is an idea for another tank design that I am planning for next summer. Not sure if this will be the stick used but it sure is pretty knit up in Antigone, a 100% linen yarn.
So you can see there are lots of works in progress in my knitting world and there is a lot that goes into designing and self publishing patterns. More on that in the next blog post. Until then, happy knitting!
Kim
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