I've taken a few days to figure out what projects I wanted to work on. Having so many hobbies is a blessing but also most often a curse. I often feel guilty when I'm working on anything besides my knitting, since it was my first "love" (well technically I did crochet before but we don't… Continue reading Neon stripes and little hexagons
Tag: socks
Sunday socks!
I finished my lollipop yarns stripey socks. Colorway is Charisma. Just a basic top down with 68 stitches, slip stitch heel flap with rounded square turn and standard toe. I cast on for another pair with more lollipop yarn but I may finish a different sock wip that has been hiding in the ufo pile.… Continue reading Sunday socks!
Sample knitting and socks
I started sample knitting for my LYS a couple weeks ago. It's a great way to knit patterns that look fun but aren't something I'd wear or use new yarns. So my main project right now is this shawl by Casapinka, The pattern is Llama Drama and the yarn is Yakima from Plymouth yarn. I… Continue reading Sample knitting and socks
Hubby’s socks are done!
I just finished weaving in the ends on my husband's late birthday / early Christmas socks. The yarn was nice to knit with and I have plenty to make another project or two with the left overs. I might make a pair of mittens or a slouch hat. For now, I need to finish a… Continue reading Hubby’s socks are done!
Almost done!
A late WIP Wednesday, oops! Both of hubby's socks are past the heel and into the ribbing. I have about 2 inches left on the back sock then I'll have him try them on again before I bind off. My next project will be fingerless mitts for my middle. But since I can't find any… Continue reading Almost done!
WIP Wednesday
One benefit of a blog is accountability for projects. Ages ago I had a video podcast and I really liked the push to show progress each week. For a small amount of time, I considered starting it again, however, my house is rarely quiet enough to record a podcast. Let alone, finding the time to… Continue reading WIP Wednesday