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Looking for a quick knitting project to save Christmas?

I just knit the first of these super cozy fingerless gloves in a few hours, and the second one will be done tomorrow. Size thirteen DPNs (or circular for magic loop) and 100 yds of super bulky yarn make these a super quick knit, and they are great for beginners.

These are pretty big, so this definitely would not do for dainty hands, unless you’re willing to experiment with adjusting them.

I know I have size 13 29-inch circular knitting needles somewhere in my stash. I have found possibly every single damn needle, skein, and knitting implement in my stash but this one freaking pair that I bought by accident way back in the beginning of my knitting days.

Due to Christmas being 20 days away, everything will now be knit with SUPER BULKY YARN

So after Christmas is done, I would like to start my first sweater. For myself.

But I haven’t found *the* sweater, one that is simple enough for a first timer, and yet pretty enough to dedicate months of my life to. Oh, and it has to be plus size, because, well… I’m plus sized.

AGH THIS IS SO HARD.

Day 15: What was your least favorite pattern and why?*

I’m not going to name names. Just know that it was convertible fingerless gloves, found on Ravelry, intended for my boyfriend. The pattern was confusing and the gloves came out so boxy that I haven’t bothered to put the flippy tops on them yet. 

Day 14: What’s the worst yarn/fiber that you’ve worked with and why?*

Hmm…. I have to say, I absolutely hate the way that Red Heart Super Saver feels on the needles. I hate how it squeaks. I hate it on my hands. I just don’t like it. I understand it’s merits though. I just avoid it as much as possible.

Day 13: Do you have yarn that you love but can’t find a project for?

Oh yes. I have this lovely handspun purple DK weight wool that I found in a shop in Vermont. It does lace really really well. I’ve used one out of three skeins and I don’t want to knit it into something because I’m afraid it will go to waste.

Day 12: Where do you keep your stash? Post pictures!

I suck at these sorts of things, so let’s get back on track, shall we? I will post several of these at once.

My stash is currently in my closet and it’s not worth taking pictures. There’s not much to it. I don’t have the funds to pull together a good one.

Day 10: Do you have a favorite pattern or designer?/ Day 11: Do you have a “Knitter Hero” or someone that is just way too awesome for their own good? Do share!

I forgot to do this yesterday, so I’m just combining these two because they’re similar.

My favorite designers/my knitting heroes are:

Stephanie Dosen

Caitlin ffrench

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Debbie Stoller

I’ll update this later when I can think of more. Yes. 

Day 9: What fiber or yarn do you love working with?

ALPACA! Oh my goodness, alpaca yarn is a dream to work with AND a dream to wear. Also, Cascade 220 is probably my favorite yarn to work with- fairly inexpensive, lovely soft, and really warm. 

I also highly recommend anything from Debbie Stoller’s Stitch Nation line. Good, cheap stuff.