Finished Projects

I've been productive....

Here are the finished Black and White socks. Made these from JaWoll superwash yarn. Note to self: The improvised star toe that I did on these socks was not good. This was accomplished by dividing toe stitches equally on to four needles and then k2tog at the end of every needle every other round to 8 stitches. It made it way too pointy (like a fish nose) and I don't imagine these will be too comfy in a pair of shoes. I am chalking these up to a learning experience. They are pretty though!























The 'Easter socks'
















Doesn't the colorway remind you of Easter Eggs? Made from Online supersock yarn - Tropic. I started each one at the same point in the color progression, as you can see the colors line up all the way to the toe. However, I used the 'bulls-eye' (afterthought) heel pattern and obvioiusly didn't remember to pay attention to the starting point in the yarn. So the heel for each sock is ... um... unique.


Last but not least:
















The 'Booga bag' Made from Noro and the result of the class that I took at Ewe to You yarn shop. This was my first felted thing, and I think it turned out pretty well. It did get a little bit smaller than I anticipated but is still the perfect size to put a small project in (socks) and tote it with me. I really like the colors as well. I'm keeping this project for me!!

That's it for now. Everything else I have is a long way from being done (except the hourglass socks) and I don't have a lot of ambition right now. I started new socks last night with the interlacements yarn, but I don't even know what I am going to do with those.

NEWS FLASH!

Chris just called - he's in Sheridan - and he wants me to visit! You know what that means? I have an excuse to go through Lansing where Thread Bare Fiber Arts Studio lives. Hmmmmmmm..... I may have just gained some ambition.

The Knitting Goddess

I think the knitting Godess is mad at me. I'm not sure why. It could be that I just went on a 'vacation' and didn't knit a single stitch after my husband took the wrong road on the way there. I was, after all, not driving. I thought I should be knitting - he thought I should be navigating. He won. But I did try.... It could also be that I never- yes I said never - have knit a swatch to check my gauge. I've been knitting for just over a year now and have never done it. But I really don't knit much more than socks or mittens - do I really deserve the wrath of the Godess for that?

Why do I think there is a problem?

1) I haven't been able to knit anything with a chart without making at least one mistake per row. That doesn't amount to much progress, or at least progress that looks ok.

2) I am actually getting tired of knitting socks. I didn't think this would ever happen - really.

3) I really don't have any desire to go to my LYS.

4) I've been thinking about my sewing machine, and am actually caught up on housework ( if you don't count the closets)

On the other hand, this could be some weird side effect of that "spinning virus" (See previous post). Because my heart does quicken at the thought of a pile of roving. Hmmmmm.


Just keep knitting, just keep knitting, just keep knitting, knitting, knitting.

Got Class?

It makes me happy when someone asks me what my plans are for the day and I can say "I have a class"...

Last Saturday was the second 'sock of the month' class at Beyond the Rainforest. I love that place. The classes are relaxing and I enjoy getting the chance to have some adult conversation. Especially adult knitting conversation. We learned the star toe which I put at the end of my hourglass sock. I wasn't crazy about the way it turned out, but I think I will like it better with a different sock pattern. Phyll, our fearless leader, got us all excited about next months sock which, to me, looked somewhat like a mock cable pattern. Not sure what yarn I'm going use for that one yet. I did buy some Interlacements -tiny toes which I am very excited about. So excited, though, that I don't think I'll be able to cast on and knit the cuff and then wait until next month for the pattern that we will be working on.

Yesterday I had a class(more like a private lesson as I was the only one there) with Cathy who is one of the owners of our brand new Grand Blanc yarn store Ewe to You Yarns. It was Great! I learned a couple of new techniques, got to sit in peace for two hours and knit, and had a very nice chat with the folks in the store. However, after 'class' I made the mistake of talking with Carrie who was sitting there with a pile of roving and her brand new spinning wheel making gorgeous yarn. She made me touch the silk and wool blend that she was working with and showed me what she was doing. I think I may now have a spinning virus. I haven't stopped thinking of all the possiblities spinning my own yarn would allow. maybe if I stay away long enough the 'bug' will go away. We'll see.....

Here is a picture of the "Booga Bag" that I'm working on

I'm using Noro yarn - Kureyon which is a pleasure to work with

This is my first felted project! Can't wait until it's done. I'm going to buy a zippered pillowcase today. I hear that's the best way to go.