by Carolyn Hanson
I’m frequently asked, (1)What are you working on (2)What yarn is that (3)Where did you get the pattern.
My hooks and needles are rarely idle. Looking back on the past 12 months, my projects fall into several categories….Gifts for Babies, Accessories, Sweaters, and Home. Twenty-one!
How can I get so much completed? I have always carved out a bit of time every day, even when I was working. Yes, I’m retired, however, this work is done in the evenings. I belong to several knitting groups where we still meet on Zoom. Connecting with my friends across the USA is a source of inspiration, comfort, and lots of laughs. I also knit at every opportunity: in the car (as a passenger only, no worries), on the beach, and while watching TV or listening to audiobooks. [I even keep an emergency knitting project (socks) in the trunk of my car just in case I get stranded. No kidding.].
I have a HUGE stash of yarn. So when inspiration strikes, there is no need to shop. Instead, into the bins, I go in search of the perfect fiber. Well, sometimes shopping is involved…confession…the stash did not just materialize.
Read: Finger Knitting with BIG Yarn
All of the patterns below are available on www.Ravelry.com for purchase or free. To see all posts, visit my Ravelry page at www.ravelry.com/projects/passionknitpm.
Read: Crocheting from a Chart: Tapestry Crochet
Who doesn’t love to knit/crochet for babies? These projects are fun, use just a few skeins of yarn, and are oh, so, adorable.
– Linen Vest for Babies by Purl Soho
– Pull Gaspard Sweater by Christine Rouville – [A favorite]
– Classic Baby Cardigan by Yarnspiration Design Studio
– Polina’s Cardigan by SeventhSedge
– Pete the Cat Amigurumi by Kristal
– Beehive Nesting Toy by @Pinky_Pinky_Blue
Accessories – Handbags, scarves and shawls are frequent additions to my collection including several pieces of my own design.
– *Bee-u-tiful Bag by Carol Ventura. 
– *Cece’s Wristie by Carolyn Hanson
– Vuokko Mini by Molla Mills
– Cherry Bag by Molla Mills
– * Windowpanes by Adrianne Lash.
– Meet Me with Champagne by Carolyn Hanson
– Converging Lines Cowl by Purl Soho
– Tonal Far Cowl by Antonia Shankland [Fast gift idea]
– *Gilded Mesh Scarf by Mags Kandis [Fast gift idea].
– *The Connections Scarf by Carolyn Hanson [Fast gift idea]
Sweaters – Fall and Winter are sweater seasons. Do we ever have enough?
– Jeol Sweater by Karoline Mathilde.
– Turtle Dove II by Espace Tricot
– A Good Vintage Cardi by Fran Morgan
– The Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine
Home
– *Bramble Basket by ChiWei Ranck [Converted to a purse]
- These pieces and more are on display at the Warren Public Library, Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ from Oct 4 – Nov 30, 2022. The exhibit titled, Handbag Still Life, features my handmade knitted and crocheted purses for all seasons. Come visit.
Carolyn Hanson is a local knitting and crochet designer, teacher, and fiber artist. She can be contacted at cchanson3@gmail.com.