The Briar and Bramble is a surprisingly quick and relaxing project. The pattern isn’t the most prescriptive, but the design is really well thought out.

Since I’ve had an intense amount of brain fog and memory issues lately, simple stockinette projects have been my go to. I’ve also been more interested in bottom up because they’re easy to get started. But I did make a few cute and easy tops, including the Me Oh My tee!

When life gets hard, pick a hard project. But seriously, it wasn’t as challenging as I expected and it was so satisfying to complete a beautiful piece that required a new-to-me construction method and color technique.

This project also gave me the opportunity to practice the right hand method. For cables, I left the unworked stitches on the cable needle. I then knit from the cable needle onto the right needle with the right hand method.

Am I the only one who thoroughly enjoys knitting ribbing? 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, it’s all good. It’s just so relaxing and meditative. Overall I’m pleased that I selected the My Secret Tank pattern.

I want to dedicate some knit time this year to mohair only projects. My first project was the Ghost Whisperer top by Park Williams.

The Tessellated Pullover by Andrea Mowry is gorgeous and challenging.