Little knitted things and a class

Sewing seems to have ground to a halt -- probably because no new cold weather items are needed, and it still seems a bit early to start on spring wear. Planning is underway however, and I'm thinking of doing something similar to The Great Module Sew Along by TomKat Stitchery. 

In the meantime, a couple of small knitting projects have been completed -- the first a hat from the December FIFC (Fall In Full Color) club (2013, I think?) by Knitspot and Anne Hanson.  "All Boxed Up" in a yarn listed as FIFC Festivus (special edition). An easy knit, and this one will go in the donation box.

 

The other project is a scarf -- "Punch and Judy", also by Anne Hanson -- and this one was knit in Everlasting DK (Amethyst colorway) by Dream in Color. This one is heading to my scarf drawer, as I think it will add a nice purple pop of color to my grey leaning wardrobe.

I do hope to soon start sewing again, and one of the things I hope to start is a "cut and sew" top made from machine knit yardage (made by me, not purchased). To that end I bought an online course by O! Jolly! on "How to Cut and Sew a Sweater". Olgalyn Jolly teaches machine knitting at Parsons School of Design in addition to courses  at FIT. I'm finding it full of great information, and look forward to trying out her methods on my own project.