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YOP: Week 8

     I haven't been up to much on the crafting front in the last two weeks.  The kids were on winter break from school so my daughter had her best friend over for several days.  I spent most of last weekend cooking.  Liara's birthday is today so having her friend over was part of her birthday celebration.  We had a birthday dinner for her with my parents on Friday.  I was hoping to get some sewing done but got sidetracked.  I whipped up a toddler sized hat for my pregnant co-worker.  Her last day was today, so we threw a baby shower/send off party today at work.  I made a Windschief, in the smallest size.  I've made it a couple times now.  It's a great straight forward hat with a little bit of interest.  The smallest size should fit her son when he is toddler sized.  I wanted to do something a little bigger so she'll have something for later.  
I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes left over from another baby hat project.


     I've been steadily working on my DRK Everyday Cowl.  I try to do a full section repeat whenever I pick it up.  I'm really enjoying working with the Miss Babs Yowza.
I rounded the corner so to speak.  I guess I'm further along in the pattern than I thought.  I'd like to finish this before the end of the month because March 1st starts Malabrigo March!


I have a couple project is mind for Mal March, but my list is not as extensive as it was last year.  If anyone would like to join in the fun Malabrigo March is celebrated in the Malabrigo Junkies Group on Ravelry.  Alrighty back to knitting.

-Q


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  1. KylieFebruary 28, 2025 at 4:47 AM

    I love the colour of your beanie. I hope your daughter enjoyed your birthday.

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  2. Lucy BowenMarch 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM

    The cowl is looking gorgeous 😍

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  3. MaureenHDMarch 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM

    Liara - what a beautiful name. As you know, having some items for when the baby gets bigger is always appreciated. Your cowl looks great. Thanks for sharing about Malabrigo March. I do keep track of various KALs on my knitting tracker if they end up coinciding with a project I'm working on or planning to do.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM

    Oh wow I can’t believe it’s Malabrigo March again and I’ve still not done anything with my jumper quality 😂. I am loving the cowl so far and I am sure the mum will appreciate the baby hat.
    Liz (Highlandheffalump)

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