2019 FO #1 - Neon Pop Sonya Tee

My first official finished project of 2019 - the Sonya Tee!

Yes, this should have been done in 2018, but once I ran out of my first skein of teal I had to order more because I didn't like the length it was at. It was basically hitting me right at my natural waist! This is what happens when you have boobs!

Instead of the cropped length, I knitted 18" from the underarm in Teal. I then added a fun little eyelet border in Neon Coral, then bound off in Teal. Now, it hits me right at my hips👌🏾

Knitting friends, if this project is not on your list, you are missing out! It's a perfect stranded knitting project for beginners, and the pleat pattern is so easy remember. Not only is the colorwork gorgeous, but this top is so flattering and comfortable on!

It's also very twirl-tastic!😉

 Yet again, Rachel Barrish of Born & Raised Knits knocked it out of the park with this design! This gal understands knitwear, and it's so great that all her designs are size-inclusive (going up to 5X).

As always fiber/craft friends, until next time & stay inspired! #liveacreativelife

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WIP roundup:

1. Hoodie Shawl Cardi

2. Beekeeper Cardigan

3. Sipila 

4. Ramblin Woman Cardigan

5. Lucky Star shawl

Knitting Knockout 2019

Hey y'all! Happy New Year!

Clearly I'm very good at this whole blogging thing😂 Well, it's a new year, and I am going to do my best stay on track this year.  Before I get to my knitting plans for 2019, let me update you on my final projects of 2018!

So after I finished my Campside Cardi, next up was my test-knit for the Red Moon Sweater from Born & Raised Knits.

Right as this test was starting, major changes were made at my job, and my commute became much longer.  That meant I was getting home and pretty much falling right to sleep...which equalled no knitting time.  It took me a little longer to knit this sweater, and my gauge was way off from my swatch - apparently I'm actually a loose knitter! Once I started wearing it I've come to love the oversized fit!

My final completed project of 2018, was a simple pair of Tuatara Socks. I actually finished these while my mom and I were in Los Angeles for Christmas! This sock pattern is super easy, and I love that they are knit in DK because they knit up so fast!

2018 was a big year for me, knitting-wise. I pushed myself and was able to complete my Ravelry challenge goal 9/8 projects!

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This year for 2019, I decided to jump on the bandwagon, and do a Make Nine 2019. As you can see, my game plan is to complete WIPs I have, with a few new projects in the mix.

So far, Ive been doing good! Actually completed a WIP that isn't in the grid.  Look out for my next post to see my finished Sonya Tee! After that, I resumed knitting on my Hoodie Shawl Cardi...but then I snagged some amazing yarn from Sea Turtle Fiber Arts and just HAD to cast on my BeeKeeper Cardi! But I promise, I'm staying focused!

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2018 also included me starting a Cozy Memories Blanket. Obviously this will be an ongoing project, no idea yet how big I'm going to make, but I'll update whenever I add new squares!

Until next time fiber/craft friends! #liveacreativelife