Wow, you found a solution to the lack of interest in the second pair knitting syndrome, I am totally glad for you, I feel you love the colour auburn a lot, it's really cool and sunny ish, plus it matches with your hair.
Also I can't tell you how much I missed your cancellation of words🙂, I see how much techniques of knitting you've got under your belt. And yeah the batter looks sweet from where I'm watching as well! happy needleworkmonday to you!!