So, lets get this ball rolling!
I did finally finish my C2C Rainbow Blanket. I might still put a boarder on here, I haven't decided yet what that should be if I do. Maybe one of the random purples I have up in the craftroom... I don't know yet, but I will figure it out.
I finished two hats. One is this pink and cream one. I used Vanna's Choice yarn and the pattern is the hat from Dublin Duo by Bonnie Baker. I got her book, Celtic Cable Crochet and am just smitten with the aesthetic of all of the patterns. I think I might go ahead and make this the next book that I work my way through the whole thing. I can't think of one that doesn't just look like fun to make.
The next hat is Crochet Ribbed Hat by RecycleCindy. I liked this hat as a starting place, I have a whole basket of neutral scraps still, so I think that I might work through a lot of those using patterns like this that are just simple and basic. I already have another brown and cream one going upstairs.
I have been working on my two Knitcrate projects. I finished the one from the Primary box. I had some extra yarn from knitting the cowl I decided to knit an ear-warmer. The cowl pattern is The Beach Ball Cowl by Virginia Sattler-Reimer. I liked it, but I will have more to say about the combo when I do my final review of the first Knitcrate and the unboxing for months number two. 
No one part of this was wrong, I am just not 100% sure I like them together. That might change after some wet blocking too. The fabric is fun to touch through and I am looking forward to wearing this when it a touch cooler.
The ear-warmer is my own pattern (if you can call it a pattern) CO 100, in the round- 5 rows of K2P2 rib, 15 rows knitted and 5 rows of K2P2 rib, extra stretchy bind off in pattern. I love the feel of the yarn around my face. I ended up with only a small amount left over. I don't even know if I have enough to add into a junk pompom...
I have been working on Caribbean Escape by Jennifer Dickerson. I am once again loving the yarn, but... I will say that over all but not super excited with the pattern. I will get more into that when the next box gets here and I give my final review of the yarn and box as a whole. Don't let me sound too negative, it isn't bad, I am just little meh on both combos though.
The last thing I have been working on is Cakes Two to Tango by Gwen Kok. Now this is a super simple pattern once you have both balls established, but those first few rows you need silence and patience with yourself. The pattern is very well written, you just need to pay attention. HOW PRETTY! I am using Lion Brand Mandala Baby in Unicorn Cloud.
I am already planning my next round with this pattern. I have the yarn, it will be the Warlock color way for the fall! I love how it looks using the same colorway, but the pattern is written to use different colorways.
I do have my next Vlog up, please, go and take a peek. This one is a Show and Tell video mostly but I also introduced my next challenge for 2018!
Take care and I look forward to hearing from you all!
Please, if you want to follow more closely with the 25 pound challenge, let me know and maybe we can start a group on Ravelry or Facebook.
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