This is Beat sock yarn from Perfect Day Yarns in a sock club from early 2011. Unfortunately Sarah has taken a break from dyeing. I do love these socks and the colours are really pretty.
My next socks will be Resistor Socks from String Theory in their Continuum base and they will be for my Dad who used to be a television technician. He was quite tickled at the idea of having socks that look like resistors.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Stripey socks
I'm Still Learning
I am not sure I will actually get skilled at this but I am doing my best with the time I have available.
The previous post was just a picture from flickr and I have no idea how to edit it. It is actually one of my Dec 2011 FOs. It is Lightweight Pullover by Hannah Fettig in Madelinetosh Eyre Light in Faded Chinos.
I had a store-bought Country Road winter top/sweater like this that I had worn for years and it was looking pretty shabby and i threw it out. The winter came and I realised I had two really nice skirts with no top to go with them. I was worried about getting the right color when ordering online but this was just perfect. I could not be happier with the colorway or the yarn. It is simply gorgeous.
The previous post was just a picture from flickr and I have no idea how to edit it. It is actually one of my Dec 2011 FOs. It is Lightweight Pullover by Hannah Fettig in Madelinetosh Eyre Light in Faded Chinos.
I had a store-bought Country Road winter top/sweater like this that I had worn for years and it was looking pretty shabby and i threw it out. The winter came and I realised I had two really nice skirts with no top to go with them. I was worried about getting the right color when ordering online but this was just perfect. I could not be happier with the colorway or the yarn. It is simply gorgeous.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Silly me
I know blog posts don't have to take very long. I am not sure why I left it over 8 months. I am going to try and routinely update every Monday but I might do a few catch-up ones in between.
I have lots of FOs already for 2012 and it is only January 17. It helps that I had so many wips at the end of 2011, although I finished up a lot in December also.
I only have 3 current wips.
Basic Chic Hoodie by Bonne Marie Burns out of Madelinetosh 80/10/10 MCN Sport in Antique Lace
It may not look like much now but wait till next Monday... I get SO much done when I mainly work on one project.
My take-along portable knitting is Hitchhiker by Martina Behm in Wollmeise 100% Superwash in Dornroschen. I am copying my friend Leeanne's Hitchhiker that she made for her mum out of the same yarn and colorway and I loved the bright colours and how this scarf pattern really broke up the variegation. I am at 27 points out of 42 but that is probably only 1/3 of the way through. No rush though on this one.
My 3rd wip has been on the needles for a while and it is now my "one-repeat-per-day" project. I am only allowing myself one of these in the category at a time. I love the look but I am just not that excited by the actual knitting. It is Marlene by Cookie A. and I am knitting it out of Colinette Jitterbug in Whirley Fig. The yarn is really lovely and the colour is very pretty. It is a pretty heavy fingering. I think I am one more repeat in since this picture - whoopdeedoo!
I am going to finish this post and do a new one for January FOs to date as I am mistrustful of computers and would hate for this to crash and burn when i try to actually post it.
I have lots of FOs already for 2012 and it is only January 17. It helps that I had so many wips at the end of 2011, although I finished up a lot in December also.
I only have 3 current wips.
Basic Chic Hoodie by Bonne Marie Burns out of Madelinetosh 80/10/10 MCN Sport in Antique Lace
It may not look like much now but wait till next Monday... I get SO much done when I mainly work on one project.
My take-along portable knitting is Hitchhiker by Martina Behm in Wollmeise 100% Superwash in Dornroschen. I am copying my friend Leeanne's Hitchhiker that she made for her mum out of the same yarn and colorway and I loved the bright colours and how this scarf pattern really broke up the variegation. I am at 27 points out of 42 but that is probably only 1/3 of the way through. No rush though on this one.
My 3rd wip has been on the needles for a while and it is now my "one-repeat-per-day" project. I am only allowing myself one of these in the category at a time. I love the look but I am just not that excited by the actual knitting. It is Marlene by Cookie A. and I am knitting it out of Colinette Jitterbug in Whirley Fig. The yarn is really lovely and the colour is very pretty. It is a pretty heavy fingering. I think I am one more repeat in since this picture - whoopdeedoo!
I am going to finish this post and do a new one for January FOs to date as I am mistrustful of computers and would hate for this to crash and burn when i try to actually post it.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Alexandra's socks
Alexandra's socks are done, just in time for her 6th birthday. Here is the ravelry link. She picked out the yarn (Vesper in the Wilberry colorway). I think there is enough left for ankle socks for her sister but i might need to do contrasting toes and ribbing.
I love the socks but i think i future, I will make legwarmers for the girls. They will last longer than socks (both for wear and size). Plus I make them knee-length so i may as well just focus on that part of the leg. They can take them off when they get hot, too.
I am feeling a bit low on wips. I am still working on the Stilwell and i just picked up my Soft Lux Wrap. I love how it is coming out. The lace is really easy and memorable but gives such a lovely effect.
I think I need another sweater on the needles, though.
I love the socks but i think i future, I will make legwarmers for the girls. They will last longer than socks (both for wear and size). Plus I make them knee-length so i may as well just focus on that part of the leg. They can take them off when they get hot, too.
I am feeling a bit low on wips. I am still working on the Stilwell and i just picked up my Soft Lux Wrap. I love how it is coming out. The lace is really easy and memorable but gives such a lovely effect.
I think I need another sweater on the needles, though.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
New Sweater
Started Stilwell yesterday. Really liking it. Out of Berocco Ultra Alpaca in navy blue and cream. Using 4.5mm needles. Tried out 5.5mm needles for the colorwork as suggested by pattern (2 needle sizes up) but i think this is a little too big a jump for me. Used 5mm and much better, i think. This is going to be a fast knit.
Also working on second sock for Alex's 6th birthday which is this Friday (6 days away). Using Vesper sock yarn in the Wildberry colorway. She knows so wont be a surprise. We might have to go shopping for new shoes for her birthday to go with the socks. I am hoping to get anklets for Mia out of the leftovers.
Also working on second sock for Alex's 6th birthday which is this Friday (6 days away). Using Vesper sock yarn in the Wildberry colorway. She knows so wont be a surprise. We might have to go shopping for new shoes for her birthday to go with the socks. I am hoping to get anklets for Mia out of the leftovers.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Finishing Kick
I am really aiming to turn some wips into FOs before i cast on my new projects that i have already knit in my head.
Interestingly, i am enjoying this as i have been rotating 6 or 7 wips for so long that they are all finishing in a rush.
4 days and 3 FOs later...
I also had some lovely photos taken of my Featherweight and Atelier by my good friend Anita.
Really happy with these two lightweight cardis.
I also finished my Spring Garden Tee but that is blocking right now. Pics to come.
Interestingly, i am enjoying this as i have been rotating 6 or 7 wips for so long that they are all finishing in a rush.
4 days and 3 FOs later...
I also had some lovely photos taken of my Featherweight and Atelier by my good friend Anita.
I also finished my Spring Garden Tee but that is blocking right now. Pics to come.
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