R&R Hoodie Progress
I’ve been working on my R&R Hoodie for James from the beautiful Griffon yarn from Biscotte (talked about in this post) and I’m sooooo in love with it. The three colourways have blended beautifully, with the self striping colourway doing the heavy lifting of blending them together.
Doesn’t it look amazing? I’m so happy with it! The yarn is a dream to work with, incredibly soft and gives amazing stitch definition.  I left off the pockets as I pretty much couldn’t be bothered to work the pockets while I was blending the colours together. I need simplified knitting, because my knitting time is preciously rare these days- and I’m finding it really frustrating. I’m someone who wants to do it all -accomplish ALL THE THINGS- but I just can’t unless I give up sleeping, which I have seriously considered.  Anyway- I think a lot of us struggle with this from time to time, and I try to remind myself that I’m on maternity leave taking care of my little one. And as of Friday, Lila will no longer be in day care and I’ll be taking care of two little ones all day, every day!
So considering that I really want to get this finished up as soon as possible, it’s almost not a big deal that I’ve run out of yarn for the hood.  I think I’m going to rip back to the neckline and add a little ribbed collar, install that zipper and get James into it. I know it seems crazy to knit a cozy hoodie in the summer, but we still get some chilly mornings and evenings; I always have a hoodie in the diaper bag at the ready if the weather changes while we are out on a walk.
Delineate Tank Progress
I haven’t mentioned this knit yet, despite the fact that i work on it every single day! This is the Delineate tank:
I seem to be really knocking it out of the park with yarn choices these days, because this is Sunna from Spirit Trail Fiberworks, which is a fingering weight merino/cashmere/silk blend and the fabric is out-of-this-world awesome. I can already see that it is going to have amazing drape, and the back (shown above) has a relatively easy to memorize chart that gives a very cool effect. The front is thankfully stockinette, so I’m making progress; slower than I had hoped, but still progress. I’m just about to separate for the armholes at this point. I did make a modification- I added a split hem. I have been admiring split hems on a variety of sweaters over the last year; it looks like such a great detail that no doubt adds a lot of comfort to the fit.
If you are wondering about the book, that is The Folded Clock by Heidi Julavits and I have absolutely loved it. Julavits re-read her childhood diaries and was disappointed with what she found, so she decided to try again now as a forty-something wife and mother. I have been recommending this book to everyone, because it was laugh-out-loud funny in places, achingly honest in others and so damn good that I wish I had written it myself.  And hey, the cover is beautiful. I know it’s a bit shallow and judging books by covers and all that, but isn’t it especially satisfying when a book you really enjoyed looks as good as it reads?
Two little ones at once? Good heavens…you’ll need a vacation to recovery from mat leave!
Both these knits are beautiful so far! I love your colour choices. Can’t wait to see James in his wee cardi. And you in your pink tank, for that matter.
I’m amazed and impressed with all that you get done with your time!
The Folded Clock has been added to my reading list. As someone who still has a stack of her old diaries, I look forward to reading the thoughts of another avid record keeper.
your knits are looking great. I always pick books by their covers so not shallow at all!
Love that tiny sweater – adorable! 🙂
You are a wonderwoman, Julie, you know that, right? I can’t get over the fact how much you manage to squeeze in into your life. Your knitting is so beautiful – your tank looks just gorgeous! So looking forward to FO!
Wow that tank is so beautiful! Great color and the yarn looks so soft.
Also, thank you so much for the tip about split hems, my friend and I were just talking about how some knits (that we love) might look too blousey on us. We avoid wearing them because they bunch up and make us look like we don’t have waists. I think the split hem will make all the difference. You’re awesome!
Oh my gosh, that little sweater for James is adorable! I really love the Delineate tank, and I think you picked a gorgeous color for yours 🙂 I hadn’t heard of that book before, but it sounds like a really interesting concept-and I’m also a sucker for good book covers!
Now I want to make the hoodie for every little kid I know 🙂 And a big version for myself!
What an adorable project! I adore wee little hoodies!
Awesome! I love the color of your top! Love love love! I still haven’t knit sweaters or such for Reed! Bad mom! It is won the list for the holidays though. We will see…
But you really do seem to be accomplishing all the things! That little cardi looks amazing already! So weird that we need a two-season wardrobe in a single day, right? I think it was 8 degrees this morning!
Love the yarn choices! A friend knit me a pair of socks in Biscottte yarn and the self-striping magically creates little watermelon slices, her colour placement is so creative! Your colour transition from green to grey is beautiful. And I brought some Spirit Trail Fiberworks back from the States once, I wish I’d gotten more… the fabric wore really well over the years!
So glad you’re knitting Delineate, can’t wait to see it on you. It is a lovely colour. And your baby boy is going to look so handsome in his striped/ombré sweater, hood or no hood. The key to survive two young ones at home : mandatory nap time in the afternoons. Mine still had their nap time until they were 6 and 8 – of course by then it was quiet time in their room playing and reading, but it kept us sane on the weekends and holidays. Bon courage !
Both knits are gorgeous but the little hoodie is just fab. What a lovely little project, the colours of the yarn are working up beautifully.
I’m itching to pay a visit to Biscotte Yarns, but I’ve just bought two hanks of indie dyed yarn tonight already. Mind you, I could do with loosing a few pounds, so spending the housekeeping doesn’t seem like such a bad idea
Your hoodie is so cute! And I love the Delineate Tank, it’s looking fabulous!
Julie, these two knits are amazing. I love that little hoodie, the colours look so beautiful together. That tank top is gorgeous, I everything about it!
Heyya, I can’t wait to see the finished tank and how it drapes on you. I love the lacy back and sides. What fun, visual interest. One thing I miss about the little ones is carrying them in the carrier or having a reason to go out and walk while pushing the stroller. But I don’t miss the diapers and the potty training.
I can understand how you’re feeling – I was feeling the same not long ago. It seems to happen to me whenever L changes his routine and then it takes a couple of weeks to settle in and for me to figure out where I can squeeze in a bit of time for this and that. I hope it clears up for you too. And wow, those are gorgeous knits! With that blend of fibres, it is hard to imagine that it will feel anything but phenomenal!
Both are beautiful Julie! James is going to look so adorable in that hoodie!
That little sweater is just darling! He will look adorable : )
Merino/Cashmere/Silk … Enough said, right?
The green and grey combo is fantastic! Looks very fresh & modern. I was excited to see an adult version of the R & R hoodie and promptly added it to the to-knit list.
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