Travelers' Log: Week Thirteen

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A gross miscalculation led to being sucked into a black hole like anomaly leading to spaghettification of the sock model that needed to be re-built with more precise data measurements.  After a few days the final trek of the heel mountain range was done.  The last expedition was finished off with a ribbed-like landing but was found unsatisfactory upon execution and later observation.  This time research went into a rolled hem landing technique, and it was executed flawlessly.  I’ll have to go back and re-edit the data from the last mission to match, but that will hopefully be done very soon. 

With the shocking realization of how long I'd been researching at the sock outpost, I found September was almost here and I had a deadline quickly approaching.  My sister is to explore more of a planet known as Earth and is visiting a very cold climate.  There are mammoth creatures known as whales there and to aid her in her own exploration I thought I’d use the custom craft of planet knitting to make her gear for the expedition featuring a diagram of the whale.  I have long been an admirer of the multi-color pieces from planet knitting, but being a rather tense explorer I was worried about how that might affect my own work.  Now, being as good as any time to try I charted a course to the colorwork continent on planet knitting.  The newly crafted gear does lack a bit of stretch, but the progress is so satisfying to see as each new row is done.  

I had intentions to visit planet crochet but have not yet made time for it.  I’ve gathered some of the needed space resources so hopefully I’ll be able to visit soon!

This is space explorer Elise, signing off

Traveler ID: Krista
Location: Planet Knitting

This week I've been continuing to work on my double knit scarf and have completed a couple more rows 

I've been struggling a bit with some basic knitting skills so I also took a knitting class this week where I tried out some new cast ons and practiced fixing different mistakes that have stumped me in the past. I'm excited to practice these skills so that I feel prepared to conquer anything that comes my way during my knitting explorations.

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Traveler ID: Krista
Location: Planet Knitting

Today I picked up a copy of Purl Magazine. I've seen so many posts about it online from people who've read it or contributed to it that made it sound really good. It being all about cast ons is perfect because I don't know very many and I don't really understand the different options I have. So far I'm really liking it. I've practiced two of the cast ons today and am excited to learn more. 

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Traveler ID: Gina
Location: Planet Knitting

20260830 log

Another extended road trip has come to a close, this time passing through Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, (specifically Taos, Arroyo Seco, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque), and Texas before returning home. Progress was made on both Planet Knitting and Planet Crochet. The attached photo shows an attempted launch away from sleeve island. It was definitely more comfortable in Santa Fe than Kansas City is right now. If all goes well, this cardigan should be ready to wear before Autumn arrives. 

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Traveler ID: Gina
Location: Planet Knitting

20260831 - final transmission 

Planning of next projects has begun, though only one item was finished this summer. The annual Lisa Ross MKAL is on my list. Yarn is chosen and Ravelry project page has been started. My sister gifted me some wooly yarn which might be just enough to make The little garden by Junko Okamoto, a pattern I learned about on my recent trip.

I made good progress on my crochet project. I have just a few more inches of a cardigan sleeve to finish. My tee was nearly finished, ripped back, and worked forward again, but gauge is still off, so it’s back in time out. The Le Bandana is moving along here and there, but it’s a low priority project. I swatched for a new pullover, but the actual cast-on is still pending. I learned some embroidery and the basics of making cordage from dog bane bark. It was a busy summer, indeed.

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Traveler ID: Ellen
Location: Planet Knitting--Planet Needle Felting

I started swatching for two new knitting projects this week. Do I have 3 WIPs,  already on the needles? Yes, but that’s beside the point. 

I did also finally make my way back to Planet Needle Felting to work on my felted basket.  Still a long way to go, but it is starting to look recognizable, as a Hobbit Hole so that’s a win. Alas, I also stabbed myself at least 5 times.  

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Traveler ID: Ellen
Location: Planet Knitting

This evening I’ve been working on a lovely little cabled cardigan I’m testing. I picked up some Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool from the travel agency a few weeks ago and so far I’ve very much enjoyed how it’s working up. 

 

It has been such a joy going on this planetary excursion with you all and I’m truly going to miss seeing all your updates. Happy travels, my friends!

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Traveler ID: Jess
Location: Planet Knitting

Greetings Yarn Social Space Station! I have successfully traversed Sleeve Island and have sailed back to the mainland of Planet Knitting. Upon further reflection, I've decided I'm not quite ready to depart the planet without adding a little extra length to the bottom hem of this sweater. I have reestablished my home base for this last mission, my tools are ready, and I am looking forward to seeing this through once and for all.

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Traveler ID: Jess
Location: Planet Knitting

Friends and Folks, we are ready for bind off!  It feels right to end my journey here on Planet Knitting, and it's been an absolute blast traversing the Fiber Arts Universe alongside so many other yarn explorers. I've been inspired by each and every mission log I've read since we launched. Thank you to Yarn Social Space Station for encouraging us all to go forth and report back on whatever brought us joy and excitement to pursue this summer. (I, for one, cannot believe I washed so much wool in such a short period of time.) Cheers to all who tried something new, or returned to something beloved. I could not be more proud of everyone who participated.

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