Unfinished projects

A couple of years ago when I started a project, I finished it and then moved to the next. These days unfortunately I am having on average 5 to 10 things on my needles. Probably I just have too many needles :) Some of those projects quite certainly will not be finished. Some will never be worn. Here are some pictures.

1. Cabled vest. I don't really like its bulky yarn and this colour is not mine either.

 2. Cotton top in lace for me. Yarn and colour is quite nice. It is actually more denim than in pictures. I am not a lace person (don't know what came into my mind when I started this top) but I don't want to transform it in some wearable dress for my daughter either. Top was once finished but I didn't like edging and bands. Frogged and put in a pile under bed :)

3. Crocheted cotton summer hat. I don't like hats but I hoped this one would become loved. Well, it didn't. I have not worn it even once.

4. Surprise cardigan. I run out of kid mohair yarn so I could not finish one sleeve properly and didn't knit hood. Nevertheless, I sewed in a zipper and was wearing it last winter. Recently I bought another zipper which matched colourway better. Took the old one off and here is the current stage: 2 zippers, none in the cardi, no hood, no yarn. I would love to finish this one.

5. Leg warmers to match with this tunic dress. My dear little girl is refusing to put them on so there is really no point to keep them in drawer. Probably should unravel and knit something else instead.

Entrelac skirt - done :)

I have finished entrelac skirt I posted WIP pictures some time ago. Here come some action shots.

Tunic or dress or top for little girl

I am not sure what's the correct word to name the latest project I knitted. It is a combination of dress, tunic and top. I had a very rough idea of what I am knitting once I started. It is done bottom up in the round, ties knitted separately and sewn on.

My first ever test knit

As I am rather inexperienced in pattern reading I decided to learn new skills and did test knit for Azure mini cardigan, in Ravelry Free Pattern Testers group. These are the pictures of finished garment I did. In pink, of course.

Cabled vest with no hood

My first Etsy custom order was this cabled vest. I wish I would have done garter edging at the bottom a bit differently but otherwise quite satisfied with the result. Hope the customer likes it too.

I used Bendigo Woolen Mills 8ply Luxury in Purple Storm, 4.5mm needles.

Socks for myself

Due to the approaching cold season I decided to ensure that my feet is always warm. Knee length cabled and textured socks should be warm enough to wear with skirt in cold months. If only I had suitable shoes.

I used Sanguine Gryphon sock weight yarn to make those. It was nice but not exceptionally soft. Not sure if would use again.