Episode 86 - Finished knits for the win!

Several lingering projects cross the finish line in this episode and I couldn't be happier! With my eye on the thermometer and the extreme drought, lighter, summery knits are on my mind and hopefully soon on the needles. I've cast on a cotton tank that I will take with me to the Northern California Knitting Retreat this weekend, but I've got a few other things on the needles as well. Like most knitters, a weekend away is viewed as a knitting opportunity and I have three (count 'em--three!) projects on the needles and in the travel plans. Gayle has chosen a cowl to work on, and like my tank, both of us are thinking of simple knits while chatting away with friends. Also finished this episode, are the Q1 stash goals. Did you complete your quarterly goals? Many folks did and are consequently moving towards a happier, more manageable stash. Would you like to join in on Q2? Check out our Ravelry group and the Q2 goals thread. Moving towards a stash we love and can live with is always a winning goal!
- Sharlene

 What are we wearing?
Heaven and Space by Martina Behm
Zephyr Cove by Rosemary Hill
We talk about shawl hangers. Gayle's version is from The Container Store, link here. 
Sharlene has a version from IKEA, link here.

What are we stalking?
Naima by Ankestrick
Rachel by Josee Paquin
Sunray Shawl by dunkelgrun
Scrappy Hearts Hat by Sonja Otto
Swingback Hoodie by Amy Gunderson
Aurelia Cowl by Hilary Smith Callis
Focus Dress by Meiju K-P

What are we knitting?
Bath scrubbie
No Fear Socks
Sharlene's socks
Mia by Jennifer Wood
Literally Over the Top by Megan Williams
Laoghaire's Mischief by Laura Ballard
Vinyarnsa by Shelley Brander

What have we finished?
Chance of Showers by Heidi Kirrmaier
Sharlene's Chance of Showers
Gather Together by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Gather Together
the yarn is called Gilliat from De Rerum Natura
Knitter Knocker - Crochet by Terry Neal
Sharlene's Knocker
Heaven and Space by Martina Behm
Sharlene's Heaven and Space
Tenacity from Invictus Yarns
Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku
Gayle's socks
Be Loving by Melissa Simpson
Gayle's Be Loving hat

We announce the "Love your stash Q1" prizes! :)