2017: Top 5 Hits and Misses

It's that time of year again! Gillian's hosting her insightful Top 5 sewing round-up again, in which you look at what you've made over the year and take stock. 

I am going to do hits, honorable mentions, misses, an update on my 2017 sewing goals, and a few 2018 plans. I'm not sticking to 5 in all cases, because I can't follow instructions, apparently.

Knitting: Bunny Hats

Now that I'm back in the land of winter, where knitwear is de rigueur... nay, essential... I have picked up my long-dormant knitting hobby again.

McCall's 7262 Sweater Jacket in Ponte

It's gift-giving season and I pulled my sister's name from the proverbial "hat" for our Christmas exchange this year! 

Toaster Sweater Week: Quilted Jersey #1

Toaster Sweaters for everyone this Toaster Sweater Week!

Toaster Sweater Week: Simplicity 8529

Recently I stumbled upon the latest version of the Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater, Simplicity 8529 while paging through the Simplicity pattern book at Joann Fabrics during a sale week. I figured it was kismet and that I should make one for Toaster Sweater Week!

Toaster Sweater Week: Vintage Velour #1

I am rapidly turning into my mother.

Toaster Sweater Week: Quilted Jersey #2

Toaster Sweater Week continues with my first Toaster Sweater #2!

Toaster Sweater Week: Rust Fleece #1

Toaster Sweater Week kicks off with this fluffy, fleece-y number!

Toaster Sweater Week! And a Giveaway!

It's Toaster Sweater Week here at Cookin' and Craftin'! And I've got a giveaway for you!!

Dude Sewing: True Bias Men's Hudson Pant

Some dude sewing in anticipation of the holidays!

Quilted Knit Tallinn Sweater

My mom really liked the Hey June Tallinn sweater I made for my sister and dropped a few not-subtle-at-all hints that she would like one, too!

Knitting: Mountain Cowl in Magnum

My comically large cowl!