"It was the best of times..."

"...it was the worst of times."

I wanted to be able to write this week with a finished object but unfortunately I can’t.

I am very close to finishing CB’s Navigate jumper. I’m knitting the second sleeve and then I have to sew up and block (not necessarily in that order). I have run into a couple of difficulties with the pattern (and my own idiocy) but I’ll save those for when I can show off the whole thing.

In other knitting news, I took advantage of an online sale and purchased the wool for another two big projects.

Lots and lots of Cascade 220! It is squishy and lovely and I can’t wait to cast on.

I’m planning on using the Red Wine Heather:

to knit CB Ranger by Jared Flood (Ravelry link here)

© Brooklyn Tweed

And the Shire:

to knit myself Tinder, also by Jared Flood (Ravelry link here)

© Brooklyn Tweed/Jared Flood

I don’t think I’ll cast them on straight away as I’m aware that the birth of my nephew is fast approaching, so I’ll probably knit some baby clothes first.

I like the look of Hundreds by Kelly van Niekerk (Ravelry link here)

© sallyravels

But there’s always the possibility of something simple and colourful like Fuss Free Baby Cardigan by Louise Tilbrook (Ravelry link here)

© LouiseTilbrookDesigns

Despite an early focus on jumpers, I still think my aim of completing 12 projects this year is achievable. I’m still not sure how to use up some of my stash – and I really do want to use up some of my stash – but hopefully completing some baby stuff will help at least!

*Quote from Charles Dickens.