Spring is here

Well I was finally able to find some darn batteries for my camera. Of course, I had to pilfer them from the TV remote.

Why is it there are always enough batteries for the kids' game junk and never any for Mom, hmmmm...

OK enough whinning :)

These are my Spring Petticoat socks. They were made using Opal petticoat, as always the Opal was wonderful to work with. The pattern is called Sixth Sense and was the pattern of the month last year with the Six_Sox_Knitalong. I used size bamboo needles.

This pattern called for a garter stitch short row heel, which I really enjoyed working.

It also has a garter stitch toe, which is just adorable and looks perfect with the heel.

Currently on my needles is a plain jane stockinette sock using Lion Brand Magic stripes.

Gentleman's Fancy

I am in love with another yarn. Trekking XXL, this was wonderful to work with and the colors are fabulous. I started these 2 weeks ago and finished them up today. The pattern is from the Nancy Bush book, Knitting Vintage Socks. I used 2.25mm bamboo needles. I cast on 72 stitches, and the socks are a bit loose, but not so much that I have to give them up :)

Now to deiced what to knit next................My sock yarn stash is growing by leaps and bounds, which I will not feel guilty about. I just purchased some Opal Smoke from a gal that was detashing and am trying to think up the perfect pattern to use.

I also have some Lornas Laces that have been sitting in the yarn cupboard for far too long. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.

Tofutsies

I picked up this new yarn by SWTC and so far I am really liking it. I am using a pattern from the Nancy Bush book, Knitting Vintage Socks. It is called the Lichen ribbed sock. The needles are size 1 crystal palace bamboo. This is first time that I have used Welsh heel, it worked up very nicely. The pattern also uses a Star Toe, which I don't think I have done before, so that will be fun too. I really think I am ready to try new techniques in my sock knitting, so this has been a great project so far. I noticed that the patterning on the yarn is a little different with each section of sock. The stripes are kind of diagonal on the leg, the colors seemed to me to pool around the heel and the foot is just straight stripes. I hope my other sock does the same thing.

I am really itching to start some new socks out of a brown trekking yarn that I snatched out of my Mom's stash. The color matches a pair of slacks that I have perfectly and would look great to wear to work, so these may be put on the back burner for a bit.

Whitby's done

I wasn't sure if I was going to like these as I was working on them, but of course now that they are done, I love them.

My next knitting project is going to be fingerless mittens. I have not completely settled on a pttern yet, but am hoping to cast on tonight.

Zac has also requested red socks. He has chosen a pattern and now I have to set out on a quest for the perfect red yarn. More later............

Whitby started

I have started another sock from Nancy Bush's book Knitting on the Road. I am using Sockenwoole yarn and 2.75mm needles. I am not that wild about the yarn. It is 20% wool, 20% polyamid and 60% acrylic. It just does not feel as nice to work with as yarns that have a larger wool content. It does knit up nicely and I have the feeling it will make a sturdy pair of socks.



The socks themselves are very pretty, I really love the pattern and was able to memorize it right away, but they are coming out a little tighter than I like. I tried them on and they fit, but if my calf gets any bigger I am sunk......

Speaking of big calves, I am planning on joining weight watchers again and trying to lose this 20 pounds I gained in 2006.

Denmarks finally done

Finally, how many months later the Denmarks are done. The pattern was great and really knit up quickly once I got time to sit down and knit them. I absolutley love this yarn and the beautiful colors.

Denmark Sock Progress

I cast on for the Denmark sock from the Nancy Bush book, Knitting on the Road. I am using Nature's Palette and size 3 DPN's. This yarn is so pretty. I was knitting at the park, while my boys ran wild, and the yarn really sparkles in the sun. I will take my next picture outside. The pattern is great, I learned a new stitch called the Nub stitch and with the wonderful illustrations and directions it was a snap to do. I always love to do cables, they are really not difficult and look very impressive.

First Post

Here it is, my first post. Who am I and why should you read my blog? Well, first I am a mom and a wife, everything else is subject to change. Sometimes I am a quilter, a knitter, a career minded accountant. I am almost always crabby, but hopefully in a loveable way. I spend too much time palying online poker, but at least I can knit at the same time.

Here is a picture of the project I did for the knitting olympics.




I acheived a silver medal, because I changed projects mid stream. My original project was to be socks, however Mr. Zachary (my youngest) decided he wanted a beanie. Hey whatever the Zac miester wants. Enough babbling for now, more nonesense later, I promise.