Guess what I’ll be doing this weekend…
Finishing up this cutie. Continue reading »
baby stuff, knitting, socks, sweaters | 8 stitchesSocks, ghosts, and links, oh my!
For a while, I was working on my current SOS08 pair, Big Basin (from Six Sox Knitalong). This is the first time I’m using a wool-tencel blend Continue reading »
general, knitting, socks, yarn stash | 9 stitches
The Peace Dove Project
These pictures were taken the day before Memorial Day, when we found these statutes at the Mall of America. I planned to blog right away but got sick.
This page has information about the project, and this one tells a bit more, and offers a slideshow.
Enjoy! :) Continue reading »
general | 5 stitchesA new take on the old
Way back in April, I was skimming threads in the Ravelry group, Sock Knitters Anonymous, when I saw a post announcing a sock design contest by Lorna’s Laces.
After reading the rules, I remembered I had some leftover Shepherd Sock from the Slytherin socks. It seemed like a perfect project to work on during the forthcoming weekend’s trip up north. So I packed myself a “design kit” plus one extra project (you never know, right?).
You see, ever since I knit the English Crystal Design from Kinzel’s First Book of Modern Lace Knitting, I’ve thought it would be interesting to rework this motif for socks. So I decided I’d try and give form to my visualization during the long weekend.
It took a while; two challenges I struggled with were 1) not second-guessing myself (should I let the stitch pattern spiral, or not?), and 2) figuring out a nice transition between the large and small motifs. Much tinkering, knitting, tinking, re-knitting, and frogging ensued until I achieved the result and look I wanted.
This. Continue reading »
designs, knitting, socks | 18 stitchesNew shoes, new socks
If you’re a Raveler who belongs to a sock knitting group, you’ve probably seen these shoes already.
bare naked lacy
Whee! Another pair of socks finished! :)
Birthday Bling
My last shipment of Harmony semi-solid yarn arrived on the day before my birthday, how perfect! Continue reading »
general, yarn stash | 15 stitchesSummer 08 Socks
June always gets busy for me. Since I last blogged, I’ve been to a school reunion (fun!), celebrated my birthday (goodies!), formatted my computer (finally!), and finished two pairs of socks (woo!).
Summer of Socks 2008 Continue reading »
general, knitting, socks | 10 stitchesKitty Day
Hi! I’m Munchkin, resident cute kitty! lime wanted me to tell you 1) she’s crazy busy (fortunately not so crazy that she doesn’t forget to feed me or laptime after lunch!) and 2) ‘Thank you!’ for your lovely comments about the green socks.
I’m also supposed to give you a sneak peek of her new project. Continue reading »
knitting, personal, socks | 10 stitches
