Ravelry 2008 Sock KAL

Merry Christmas. It is almost here!!! I have joined the 2008 Sock KAL in Ravelry. Going to be fun! Looking forward to talking socks with other sock knitters! The button is a little big but I'm working on it. Wish I knew what the heck I am doing - I guess it makes life an adventure!

Haley's Easter Dress

Hi There.... Haley was in our Knitting Guild's Fashion Show in October. She was such a cutie!!! She did what she was suppose to and at one point I think she wanted to go again.... this is the dress she modeled. Considering I cast on an additional 60 stitches the first time around and didn't realize the problem until I started to run out of yarn - I still absolutely loved knitting this dress for her. After I started over the 2nd time it went much quicker. Amazing what 60 extra stitches will do to you!

Ty's Sweater

Hi there.... been out of the picture lately. Lots going on but wanted to show you the cute sweater I made for a friend's new baby. Debbie Bliss pattern -

I LOVE THEM!!!

Just got my package from the Sockapalooza 4 Exchange. Heather T. made the most beautiful, hand dyed Twisted Grapevine Socks!!!! They fit perfectly and I LOVE THEM!!!! She even wrote her own pattern! I am so impressed and pleased. THANK YOU HEATHER!!! Now those are some happy feet!!!

Ta-Dah!!!

Well, I finished the socks for my secret pal! I hope she will like them. I think a lighter color would have shown off the pattern a little better but they really are very nice - and the design is subtle but noticeable. I'm glad I added the blue Kid Merino to the heels and toes because I think it helped zip them up a bit and it makes them stronger. Blue, brown and red are her favorite colors (alone or together) so I hope she will be happy. I loved making them!

I'm Getting There!

I'm working on my Sockapalooza 4 socks for my secret pal and hopefully she will like them. I'm using Anne yarn by Schaefer and size 1 needles. The pattern is very subtle but I think that is good because she doesn't like frilly. Going to try to attach a photo. I just finished turning the heels on both socks and I added Crystal Palace Kid Merino as a carrying thread to reinforce the heels and plan to use it in the toes. As I get further along I'll take another photo. The pattern is April Fools by Wildhorse Farm Designs. What a fun pattern it is and easy to follow with the chart! Highly recommend the yarn and the pattern!

Horcrux

This sock was knit for the Six Sox Knitalong.

I used Meilenweit #704 and size 1 DPN. The pattern was great fun! I wanted to try the Meilenweit - and it was nice to work with and I loved the color. I don't think it showed off the pattern as well as some of the yarns used by other knitters in the group. Oh well, live and learn - I would definitely knit the pattern again!

Ryan's Blanket

This pattern is the Pinwheel Afghan for baby by Oat Couture. It was such a great pattern! I had a tiny problem at the beginning but soon got the hang of it and with stitch markers it was a dream. If you made a mistake it was easy to rip back and figure out where you needed to be. Short rows have always scared me but not anymore! I used Baby Care Yarn by Sirdar and it looked even better after washing.

Just Learning

Hello there,

I'm just learning how to set up a blog. In fact, this is a test... only a test. Be patient with me! My hope is to have lots of knitting pictures. I love looking at other knitter's sites. You are all an inspiration!