Knitting projects

I am finally getting around to posting some of my knitting projects. We have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather and so I haven't been on the computer much. I seem to have had a bad case of cast on-itis lately. I have also taken several classes lately too,  so I have more projects on the go than normal. :-) At least that's my story and I am sticking to it!  :-)

I took a mitten class a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it. I have finished my first mitten and I need to start the second one. The pattern is called Nana Hortons Mittens. I am using Susquehanna low cal worsted for these. It's dyed by the designer of the pattern. She is an indie dyer out of Havre De Grace,  Maryland. I love her yarn. :-)

My next class was a sweater kal. We could choose any of the Knitting Pure and Simple patterns and I chose Cap Sleeve Cardigan Vest. I am using Berroco Remix yarn. I am enjoying this project.

My last class was the pattern Zuzu's Petals. It is a scarf/cowl or maybe a lacy bandana. :-) I am using Berroco Linsey, which is a cotton and linen blend. 

I have learned at least one new technique in each class, but more in some of the classes. I am signed up for a couple more this summer. I need to finish up my other class pieces quickly. :-)

I finished my first Hitchhiker on Saturday and cast on for a new one that afternoon. The Hitchhiker is a scarf/shawlette and is a very fun, mindless knit. I am knitting my new one out of a dk weight cotton blend. It's coming along very quickly. 

This is getting embarrassing!  I have way too many projects going on. I still have several more things to show you, but I will make another post soon. :-)

I will be back in a few days with my stitch from stash update. 

Happy stitching!
Love, Heather

Happy November

Good morning. I thought I would pop on here for a bit and give you a little update. Not too much going on in the stitching front.  I have mainly been knitting. I have made a little bit of progress on my thankful sampler. And I worked some on November cottage.  I have been knitting on a Christmas gift for my daughter that I will show you next month and I have also been knitting on my hitchhiker shawl. I really like it. It is a relaxing knit.

I can't believe it is already the 4th of November. Where has this year gone?  We are excitedly counting down to Thanksgiving here in the Pickle home. Our oldest son is flying out here to spend it with us. Thankfully it falls late this year and so he will get to be here for his 25th birthday too!  ;-)

I have joined the new CCN and LHN blogs created by Vonna and I am very excited about being a part of these. ;-)

We have been having fun playing tourist in our new area. We have been to Philadelphia, Brandywine Battlefield and Amish country lately. We have a whole list of places we hope to go to soon. I think next up is the Dogfish Head brewery when our oldest son is visiting. ;-)

You can follow me on instagram if you would like to see what we are up to?  ;-) I am sweetpickle02 on there.

Well I had better get busy with my day.I hope you have a great day!
Love, Heather