So I finished sock two for my sock pal yesterday. I still love this pattern. However, the gauge has been elusive to say the least. By the time I hit the heel on the second one I knew I was done for. They looked completely different (no pics as I couldn't figure out how to … Continue reading Socks complete? I don’t think so.
Cutaway update
I've been focusing on the socks lately, but did get some work done on cutaway. So far the two fronts are done: And one sleeve is done: I had finished the back, but realized that I'd messed up on the ribbing, having done it inside out basically. I thought long and hard about it, but … Continue reading Cutaway update
Sockapalooza busted?
I'm sitting and waiting for a flight -- delayed 3 hours so far, and making great progress on sock 2. However, I'm afraid I've been busted by my pal - I have no idea how it could have happend, and I'm afraid to say what the slip was incase she's still not sure who I … Continue reading Sockapalooza busted?
Pattern? Check!
Okay, I'm pretty sure the yarn is going to be the Crystal Palace Panda Wool, and this pattern, Garland Lace Socks is what I'm going to knit. I bought it from The Loopy Ewe and it arrived today!!!! I also got some new cool yarn, but don't have a picture yet.However, I have a second … Continue reading Pattern? Check!
Sockapalooza Yarn
Okay, I got some yarn today, and I think its the yarn for my pal. It's the Crystal Palace Yarns "Panda Wool" in the red cinnamon colorway. It's 46% Bamboo, 43% wool and 11% nylon. I've been intrigued with this yarn since I first saw it (of course I don't know where). I got it … Continue reading Sockapalooza Yarn
Cutaway progress
Cutaway is moving along nicely. I really like this yarn and pattern. I did have some trouble withe the cable cast on for the right front, but the left front went very smoothly. I think it will work out when I add the ribbing, and am totally prepared to rip and retry if it doesn't … Continue reading Cutaway progress
Man, I’ve been knitting a long time
I realized this weekend I've been knitting for 20 years now, with a 3 year break for graduate school. In that time I counted 16 adult sweaters knit, at least 7 kids, and a full layette set. I have no clue how many booties and hats I've knit. So, this blog should be good for … Continue reading Man, I’ve been knitting a long time
A new project and a completed project
I finished C's socks. Of course I don't have the yarn information with me, so I'll have to update this. But here they are for now:I'm happy with them. The yarn was a little splitty, so they weren't a particularly fast knit, but he likes the color and they fit, so that's good. These are … Continue reading A new project and a completed project
Matching!
The calorimetry are finished. I'm still not sure about the gauge (you can see my gauge trauma here). I checked three times, and finally went with the size 9 needle, resulting in an enormous piece. I did E's with 88 stitches cast on (size 9 needles), doing short rows until there were 26 stitches on … Continue reading Matching!
Warm feet, warm ears
I finished the socks for the little one. She really likes the feather and fan pattern on the leg which I got from Wendy's toe up pattern.These were made from some leftover Fortissima Colori (75% Superwash wool & 25% Polyamid)Color #2402. I'd made her a pair two years ago, but they'd gotten "too tight, mama!"So … Continue reading Warm feet, warm ears
I knit alone 