Back to Normal?

We took a few days off to drive to the funereal services for DH's Grandmother. It was a time to reflect on the impact she had on our lives, and to share the sorrow and happiness as a family. Now, we are back home, and back to work.

I just wanted to provide a quick update on my knitting progress at this time. The most prominent is the February Lady Sweater. I have completed the body and bound off on one sleeve. I've tried it on several times and it fits but the neckline is more loose than I like. I learned recently that the way to tighten up a neckline on a top is to run a thread around the neckline and kinda cinch it up to fit better. I will try something similar on the sweater and then add some interesting buttons. It will be nice for when the temp drops again tomorrow.

With the socks for my son, knit in stretchy sock yarn with a  ribbed cuff and leg, I have turned the heel and am now working on the gussett. Black yarn is very difficult to work with unless the light is really good so this is a slow going project.

The other project on the needle is the Chinook scarf in the Knit and Fiber Creations. It's longer than the picture below. I've been thinking about taking it out and trying to use both ends of the ball to avoid the pooling of colors. Leslie (Knit Girllls podcast) say that is the best way to take care of pooling in handpainted yarn.

That's all for today.

Happy Knitting!!