Everything I Made in 2022

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 ClassicBhaerLeave a comment

Hello and welcome to a little post where I share all the things I made over the previous year. I am still working on a few projects that I expect to finish so I am going to add them as well. This year was my first full year of knitting and I have to say, I learned a ton of things. I did cables for the first time and learned how to knit myself a sweater. Which has quickly become one of my favorite things to make. Throughout 2022 I managed to complete a total of 21 projects, plus another 2 I am going to be finishing before the end of the year. Anyway, on to the things I made! Oh, before I forget I am just going to add a picture of my favorite project from each month I completed one, otherwise this post will be way to long, I will also include links to all patterns as well if you want to take a closer look.

Stats

Socks: 9 pairs

Sweaters: 6; 2 short sleeve, 4 long sleeve

Cowls/Scarf: 2, maybe 3 depending on how the next few weeks go.

Hats: 2

Shawls: 2

Stuffed Animals: 1

Bags: 1

Projects Completed by Month

January 2022: 2 Projects

Apiarist Cowl by Claire Borchardt

Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

February 2022: 1 Project

Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes

March 2022: 1 Project

So, this one I don’t have a picture of or a pattern for. I ended up making a pair of socks that was ribbing from top to bottom and gifted them to a friend of mine.

April 2022: 2 Projects

Saraya by Saysha Greene

Bright red shawl with various textures including bobbles, eyelets, and cables.

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

May 2022: 2 Projects

No pattern vanilla sock made from rainbow yarn!

Pair of socks with no patterning or anything, heel flap and gusset.

Out-Stranding by Christie Archer

July 2022: 4 Projects Completed

Color Palette Socks by Laura Moorats

Anker’s Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit

Tan short sleeve shirt with a textured yoke.

Duotone Cowl by Orange Flower Yarn

Another pair of no pattern vanilla socks, that I made with pink toned yarn.

August 2022: 2 Projects

Georges Top by Johanna Gehrisch

Picnic Blanket Socks by Helen Stewart

Bright colored socks with a textured leg and contrasting heels and toes.

September 2022: 1 Project

Float Tote by Knitty Natty

Crocheted cotton bag with 5 pouches inside.

October 2022: 2 Projects

Alpenglow I by Andrea Mowry

Color work sweater in three different colors. Pattens include zigzags, rectangles, and points

Heel Toe Do Si Do by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

November 2022: 3 Projects

Christopher Bunny by Susan B. Anderson

Sarkle by Kate Davies Designs

Tan long sleeve pattern with a yoke pattern that looks like a giant snowflake and your heads the center

Oslo Hat – Mohair Edition by PetiteKnit

December 2022: 1 Projects, 2 Others that will likely be finished.

Bear Paw Socks by Andrea Mowry

Spinifex Socks by Helen Stewart

After the Storm by The Little Wolf Knits (Not Yet Released)

So there are all the things I made over the entirety of 2022, it is kind of amazing to look back at this list and see all the different things I have made and the new things I have tried. I am really excited to see what kind of projects 2023 brings and what else I am going to challenge myself with and grow my skill with these hobbies.

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Hauls & Unhauls

Katrinkles Haul

January 20, 2022December 31, 2021 ClassicBhaer2 Comments

Hello and welcome to a bit of a maker post this time around. I did a little shopping on the Katrinkles website, which makes a lot of stitch markers and tools and such for knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists overall. The last half of the year as my reading really took a nose dive I really took solstice in crocheting and learning how to knit. This is a brand I saw all over and as I explored making more complex items, at least for me, I realized I needed some knew tools to help me along the way.

Hauled items discussed below on crochet blanket.

Wrong Side/Right Side

As I have explored crocheting and knitting I have started to explore making more wearable items and sometimes the patterns require me to pay attention to which side is the right and which is the wrong. I am TERRIBLE at this and never keep track of it, so when I saw these stitch markers, I knew I needed to add them to my cart. Also, they come together to make a cute acrylic unicorn.

Kitchener Stitch Mini Tool

The next thing I picked up was a little reference tool that has the directions to the kitchener stitch. The first thing I learned to knit when I started to learn halfway though 2021 was a sock, I learned to do it top down. Due to this, I need this stitch every time I finish a sock to close up the toe. When knitting I try to get away from technology so I don’t want to whip out my phone to look up the directions. Having this tool on hand on the project bag will be really helpful and convenient.

Acrylic Cast On Counting Stitch Marker Set

This handy set of stitch markers, at least for me, to use while making my socks as well. I recently found my perfect row length needed for the foot section of my socks (50 rows) and I really need to keep track as I go or I end up loosing count because I just get into a relaxing rhythm.

I know this is a little different of a post, but I really have been loving making things with my hands lately and I was super excited about these tools to help me in getting even better at both of these crafts.

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Winter 2022 Crochet and Knitting Plans

January 13, 2022December 31, 2021 ClassicBhaerLeave a comment

Hello and welcome to a bit of a planning post where I am going to share the crochet and knitting projects I would love to finish this winter. I am on really good footing to start any project I want right now due to the fact I have no WIPs going into 2022, which has not happened in years. So, I feel like a kid in a candy shop and spoiled for choice. Thankfully, I was able to narrow it down to 5 projects I really would love to start working on and hopefully finish before Winter is through.

Day Date Cardigan by Jess Coppom

This first pattern I actually bought yarn for back in the Summer of 2021 when I was visiting family in Maine. I really want to finish this ASAP and hopefully I can wear it the next time I see those family members. The yarn that I picked up for this project is Berroco Providence in the color Rosecliff – 1115.

Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes

This pair of socks is actually for my significant other. I had him pick a yarn for me to use and it finally arrived! I am so excited to get to make these for him, I just need to figure out the stitches needed and I am going to have to keep bugging him to try them on as I go to ensure I am making them to properly fit. This will be the first socks I am making for someone else. The yarn that he picked for this pair of socks is Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in the color Ultramarine Violet, which is a really vibrant purple that I swear is going to glow in the dark.

Tube Socks by Mary Anne

This pair of socks is going to be for me. I have never worn tube socks or made them so I wanted to experiment a bit. I used this “pattern” to come up with my own formula of sorts for the ones I am going to be making. This pattern, which is actually a blog post was really helpful in doing that going through different options etc. The yarn I am using for this pattern is Spun Right Round Classic Sock in the color Sly Fox, which is almost like a burn orange.

Apiarist Cowl by Claire Borchardt

This is another selfish creation, I was lucky enough to be gifted a new jacket so I need to make a new cowl to go with it. I saw this pattern first mentioned by Knitty Natty and her looked beautiful and she said it was pretty simple to make. It is the first time I will be knitting something with a pattern of sorts so it will be an experiment as well! I am using yarn died by the etsy shop LanternLightYarn in the color Kraken, which is a red color with variations and Drops Kid-Silk in the color 14, which is red as well, held together to create this winter accessory.

Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater by Knitatude / Chantal Miyagishima

This last one is really a project I know is going to take me a lot of time and challenge me a lot. I am putting it at the bottom of this list because I really want to work on the other projects and continue to work on the basics before jumping into making a sweater. That being said, the stiches that are used in this I have already used a bunch, but making a sweater I feel like is a huge step. I am using the recommended yarn, Lion Brand Chainette, in the color mustard, which seems to now be discontinued even though I only bought it a month or so ago. I hope I bought enough to finish it!

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Reading Challenges

My 2022 Goals and Challenges

December 26, 2021December 3, 2021 ClassicBhaer10 Comments

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I will be talking about a few of the goals I have for myself in the coming year. I always love setting goals for myself, but I also know they are not the end all be all because a lot can change over a years time. This year I plan on sharing some of my reading goals, crafting goals and even a few life goals I have for myself.

Reading Goals