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Unraveled Wednesday Early Start

Posted on by Laura Kate

We were treated to a fabulous sunrise this morning. I took it as a sign that today would be a productive one.

So I’m starting with a post about the project on my needles today.

There is an uncanny resemblance to a sunrise in the knitting sequence, but what the heck is this object trying to be?

About three years ago I knit a sort of poncho, which was designed by mashing-up two different patterns.

I called it the CozzyCusco Kimono in reference to the patterns I used. It is knit in two halves, then joined with three-needle bind off at the center back. You can read more about this project here:

https://dailyfiberfun.com/2022/03/11/finished-object-friday-cozzy-cusco-kimono/

Having worn it out in public here, I was approached by a new friend who wanted to buy it as a gift for her mother. Not ready to part with it, I bent my rule about knitting for money. I told new friend that I would make one for her mother if she covered the cost of the yarn.

“What colors does your mother like?” “Jewel tones,” was the reply. Hm.

I’m afraid that my color choices are more fiery than jewel like. I’m hoping that friend’s mom is an extrovert. If not, wearing this fiesta-like garment will surely convert her.

Now onto reading. I’ve been enjoying access to the Carnegie library here in DBQ and have read a few novels. Recently I read one by Ashley Poston called The Seven Year Slip. It is an amusing tale of romance sprinkled with time travel about a New York publishing executive. A light read that’s a bit spicy and not something I would seek out, I enjoyed it never the less.

More along my usual lines is Turning to Birds: The power and beauty of noticing, by Lili Taylor. The author is an actor living in New York. This book is part nature study and part autobiography, with short chapters, each featuring an adventure in her newly-found passion for bird-watching. My description doesn’t do it justice, so I recommend that you read a sample to decide for yourself what is it about.

That’s all for me today. Time to get on with my day.

This post is linked up with As Kat Knits’ Unraveled Wednesday for November 5 2025

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Unraveled Wednesday with Kat – 7-23-25

Posted on by Laura Kate

This photograph introduces both subjects for today: knitting and reading.

First the knitting.

I am progressing on the KD Designs Paperdolls pullover. At this point, I have attached the cap sleeves and done all the reductions needed to set up for the chart.

Last night, it seemed all was well, so I carried on with the first row of the yoke chart. Upon reaching the end of the row (over 300 stitches done), I discovered my stitch count was off! In despair, I dropped the work and went to bed.

Morning always helps my brain function better. After assuming I would have to tink back three rows, I figured out that I could make my corrections with only one row unknitted. That was accomplished before I finished my morning coffee.

Now I’m wondering if I will have enough pink yarn for the rest of the yoke and the neckline ribbing. Not wanting to take any chances, I will dive into my stash to find a fourth color that will work with the ‘dolls chart. More to come.

The book I just finished last night is newly published, co-written by David Attenborough and Colin Butfield. Ocean, Earth’s Last Wilderness is just as fascinating as Attenborough’s nature documentaries. What sets the book apart from his documentaries is the ability to include lots more descriptions of both the exploration of the ocean and the research about its changes. Spoiler alert: the ocean’s ability to recover from man’s destruction is far more vigorous than one expects. While the effects of climate change on this recovery are unknown, there is, as Attenborough frequently says, much room for hope. And if David Attenborough feels hopeful, there is no reason for anyone else to feel otherwise.

Readers will also enjoy two sections of gorgeous color photographs and numerous black and white drawings throughout. I easily finished this fascinating read in a week.

Linking to As Kat Knits Unraveled Wednesday.

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Unraveled Wednesday: Autumn Bloom

Posted on by Laura Kate

Dear friends

Thanks for letting me join your monthly Wednesday knitting show and tell. Today I have photos of the pullover finished recently for my daughter. Her friend Krystal kindly snapped some photos.

I was gratified to find that it fit her perfectly. This is a version of Autumn Bloom by Olga Putano Designs available on Ravelry.com. My modification is in the sleeve. Daughter did not want the stranded panel included in the pattern, which mimics the yoke design. Instead I worked the contrasting yarns into the very deep cuffs by knitting them with a corrugated rib stitch.

Using the gold Malabrigo yarn was a little tricky. I had skeins from multiple dye lots, so they didn’t really go together. I blended two different toned skeins by alternating each round. The two strands are twisted together at the center back.

The multi colored yarn in the yoke is Knit Picks Hawthorne dk in colorway Foster Powell. I also used a skein of Swish in colorway moss.

And that will satisfy my desire to knit sweaters for awhile. Projects planned for 2025 completion are mostly accessories and socks. But don’t quote me on this. When I come across an amazing yarn or pattern, I’m not shy about changing my plans.

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