Menokreatikkul; Saturday Stitches

Leading up to Christmas, I wanted to focus on getting some of the WIPs sorted out. (That's works in progress, for the uninitiated...)

Last winter, during my brief visit to the Hutch, I began an oversized crochet top-down project using the Squrrel Yarn I'd bought on Temu. It was bulky, made of recycled polyester, and was very easy to work with, as well as being surprisingly warm. The previous item using the blue and yellow has been enjoyed, so this time it was red and yellow. However, I didn't get beyond doing the yolk part, and it has been sitting waiting for my attention.

This was another of my 'just hook and see what happens' projects. No pattern, trusting my instincts. I wanted it to be sleeveless, just using the flow of the fabric width to form a slight cap over the shoulder. I wanted more of a tunic than a sweater, so a bit longer and looser. That said, I admit that I overcompensated the 'looser' under the arms a bit. That said, I can easily hide my hands inside if I want to... I wanted this to be my 'festive pullover', so wanted the intimation of a star up high, shepherds and sheep, or maybe a stable... or travellers with camels... does that imagination work around the hem? Kinda-sorta... and then, of course, the obligatory matching headwear!!! 

I picked up the yolk (completed only to just beginning the trunk), picked up my 10mm hook and set to on the last Advent Sunday, working like mad to have it complete for Christmas Eve. I am going to see if I can sort that excess underarm bit for next year, but otherwise, I'm quite happy about the outcome.