May 09, 2008
May's sock
I wasn't going to share this with you. I wanted to wait until they were all done. But what the heck. Here is the start of May's sock:
Yes, I realize that they are a bit "elfish". They will be great at Christmas time! It's the Pippi Kneestocking Pattern from the 1st Stitch and Bitch book. I don't know what it is about knee socks and me. They knit up so fast! It could be the size 3 needles. It could be the easy stockinette stitch. It could even be the thicker yarn.
I had this yarn in my stash for a while. It is Wool Ease. I don't know for the life of me why I picked these colors so long ago.... I could have got this when I was pregnant. Pregnant women don't always think straight. I found the yarn while I was rearranging my little craft space. It's a shame to let it go to waste. Well maybe not...
So there you have it.
I also wanted to plug my friend Margaret's new etsy shop. She makes the most beautiful bracelets in the whole world (at least I think so)! I got one for Christmas:
Here it is on my wrist:
Isn't it the coolest? She's so talented. You can find her here. They may seem pricey, but oh my are they worth it! All you Mothers out there, get your hubby's to buy you one! It's our weekend after all!
Enjoy!
Posted by beth at 12:39 PM | Comments (2)
May 06, 2008
Finished Socks
YAY!!! I got them done on Sunday. 4 days over my deadline. Am I worried?
Specs:
Pattern: Log Cabin Socks from Hand Knit Holidays
Yarn: Jager Como
Needles: US 5 - 2 circulars
Notes: Loved the pattern, they knit up quick. I used this yarn because:
A) it was in the sale bin at my lys (3 bucks a ball)
B) it was similar to the yarn spec'd in the book
C) it is PURPLE!
I am not sure I would knit socks with this yarn again (it may even be discontinued). It felt like I was using pencil roving plyed with very thin elastic thead. I don't have much left over. Enough for my "scrap" bin.
I love the little "dandylion" in the middle of the picture
What a glorious day! The sun finally came out so I could take a picture
Sorry about the garden hose. Did I mention it was a glorious day?
It was also my birthday! YIPPIEEE!!!!!!!! I had a really nice day not doing much of anything. OH, but my husband got me this:
While I may not like everything in here, it is inspiring.
Posted by beth at 12:56 PM | Comments (13)
April 29, 2008
I don't think I am gonna make it...
I really thought I would have them done before May.I have one sock done. Oh well, like I said, this is my personal goal.
Sorry for the crappy photo, I took it this morning and it was quite grey outside. I have started the second sock and I should have it done quickly. I probably would have had it done this weekend. But I was busy all weekend. I have decided to make part of the laundry room in my basement a little craft/hobbie hands/knitting/spinning whatever room. It is turning out pretty good! It took me most of the day Sunday to sweep the floor, move some stuff around, rearrange. All that good stuff. My hobbie hands was taking over the upstairs! Not a pretty site. I will take a picture soon. If you want to see it. Nothing fancy, but it makes me feel more organized.
Oh and the weather was beautiful this weekend too!
Posted by beth at 12:48 PM | Comments (7)
April 23, 2008
New Sock
Remember back when I said I wanted to make a pair of socks a month?
Well April is almost over. I better get my rear in gear right?
I thought I would pick a sock pattern that uses bigger needles.
The Log Cabin Socks from Hand Knit Holidays is doing the trick. I am almost to the toe and I am not obsessively working on these!
I bet I have them done by the end of the month. My last pair stretched into April. But that's ok. This is my personal goal.
I am already thinking about May's sock. I think I want to make these
Posted by beth at 12:42 PM | Comments (10)
