ESK 2019 Yarnathon

As I predicted, my proposed knitting projects for 2019 has changed now that the Eat.Sleep.Knit 2019 Yarnathon KALs and badges have been posted.  This year the theme is Travel Around the 

World.  I am on Team Elephelt.  So much for my stashbusting this year, Day 1 I placed an order for several of this year's exclusive yarnathon colors. 

Q1 KAL requirement is to knit any pattern by designer Ambah O'Brien. I cast on the Mendia Hat using yarn I had in my stash. 

I had started the ribbing and had to take dog #1 out.  When I came back in, hubby told me dog #2 apparently didn't like how my knitting looked and made his own mark on it.

I ripped it out, got new needles, and started over. Now I make sure to put it away/zip up my project bag if I walk away from it.

To get the maximum stars for the KAL, I need to knit a minimum of 2001 yards.  My current plans are to knit the following:

1. Mendia Hat (stash yarn) - ~220 yards
2. Jacinta Shawl (stash yarn) - ~750 yards
3. Miso (stash yarn) - ~ 840 yards
4. ?

Happy Knitting!

Potential 2019 Knitting Projects

It's been a while since I've blogged.  We got a new puppy in March 2017 which required a lot of my attention & energy. After not posting for a while, it is easy to forget about.  I wanted to post a list of potential projects for 2019 so I could look back at the end of next year.  Of course, once the new Eat.Sleep.Knit Yarnathon badges/KAL are posted tomorrow, this list could change drastically.  

I'm going to concentrate on smaller projects which I am more likely to complete.  This year, ESK had a Zodiac badge which required you to complete 12 of the same type of knitting project. I was trying to knit 12 hats, but was successful in completing 7 hats.  I also want to concentrate on using single skeins of variegated yarn.

These are all Ravelry links:

1. Team Hat
2. Big Stretch Hat
3. Bealtaine Shawl (non-ESK yarn)
4. Mrs. Weasley's Kwik Knit Hat
5. Copy.Cat C.C. Beanie
6. Mrs. Skerret Scarf
7. It Takes a Guild Cardigan
8. Complete Wings pullover (need to complete sleeve & neckline)
9. Complete Timber cardigan (non-ESK; complete sleeves & neckline)
10. Complete Hitofude cardigan (at sleeves) 

Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful 2019!