Hey there. Its that time again to review my crafting progress from Quarter 2. I will review what I worked on and anything I want to roll over into my Q3 plans.

Knitting

I cast on two cardigans for my Niece in May, which I am pleased about as I feel like I’ve been chatting about them for ages. If you remember what my original Q1 plans were, I have broken away from that plan a little. I did start the Arctic Coast Cardigan by Gabrielle Danskknit. For the second cardigan though I ended up discovering My Honey by Elena Nodel.

I started the Arctic Coast on 9 May 2026 & My Honey was started on 2 May.

Project Details: Arctic Coast knit with 4.00 & 3.75 mm needles (US 6 & 5) using Yarnsmiths Merino DK yarn in Gunmetal Grey (main colour( & King Cole Anti-Tickle Merino Blend DK yarn in Cranberry, Mustard, Amber, Thyme, Denim, Emperor & Plum (contrast colours)

Project Details: My Honey knit with 3.50, 4.00, 4.50 & 5.00 mm needles (US 4, 6, 7 & 8) using James C Brett Baby Shimmer DK in Mint

I was happy to get my Cosiet Memories Blanket finished. I worked on mattress stitching the smaller mitre squares together as well as starting the log cabin border. I started this project on 15 January 2024 & I cast off on 2 May 2026. It was on the needles for 839 days.

Project Details: blanket knit with 3.75 & 4.00 mm needles (US 5 & 6) using various DK stash yarns. All acrylic yarns were used. I did use Hayfields Bonus DK yarn in Storm Grey for the borders. Total yarn usage was 1,929.2g (1.9kg) from stash.

I started a test knit pattern in May too. It is called the Rivulet and is a beautiful lace designed sweater. Its designed by Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches. Its my first time using mohair in my knitting. I am enjoying the process but not when I have to rip back! I strated this project on 2 May 2026.

Project Details: sweater knit with 4.50 mm needles (US 7) using Drops Nord in Jeans Blue held with a strand of Drops Kid-Silk in Jeansblau.

Crochet

I made four more Eco Plant Coaster by Krystal Amador. (Eco Minded Stitches) I love making these as they are such quick projects & look so cute around my home! I made three on 24 April 2026 (start & finish) and the fourth was started & finished on 2 May 2026.

Project Details: coasters crochet with 6.5mm hook (US K) using scraps of Caron Cakes Faerie Cake & other unknown aran weight yarn. Total yarn usage was 45.5g from stash.

Cross Stitch

I did no cross stitching at all this quarter, not one stitch.

When I wasn’t working on one of my knitting WIPs, we were finalising details for our Canada trip in June.

How are your crafting plans going for this year so far?