Socks are Finished
I finished my socks.
The toes are a bit pointy and I could have made the leg a bit longer, but they’re finished and they’re not saggy!
Next up a swatches for my craftsy class.
Tag Archives: Knitting
This and That
Pineapple Quilt Block in Progress
The Pineapple quilt block has proven to be quite difficult, but I think I have a plan of action sorted. The above is a work in progress.
My Heavy Metal knitting needles arrived today – very keen to get started on the next pair of socks. I ordered the needles in late December and I knew they would be shipped late January, so I’m impressed they have arrived so soon.
I found more Misti Alpaca yarn – this one (in Confetti) – at my local store. I also have this one, my stash is becoming a but unmanageable.
I’ve joined this course and watched the introduction and now I need to get ready to knit the practice swatches. I need more hours in the day.
I’m tempted to buy The Principles of Knitting as a Kindle book – lighter (have you seen the size of this thing) and an instant download.
Filed under Digitizing, Knitting, Machine Embroidery, Yarn Stash
Socking
Second Sock Progress
School went back today! Both girls are happy with their classes, so it should be a smooth start to the year.
It was lovely to go grocery shopping on my own!
As you can see from the image, the second sock is progressing. I am hoping to get the foot finished today, but time is rushing by and I have a new student starting today (in my real life I am a maths tutor), so I doubt I will get onto it.
I do like the magic loop method and will stick with it in future, but I am very keen to learn how to knit two socks at once. I have this book and I am determined to give it a go with my next pair of socks.
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting
Sock Progress
Second Sock
I thought it was time I got on with the second sock!
The knitting is quite handy because I can do it anywhere – at the pool, waiting for the girls to finish their craft sessions (today they’re making a Superhero at our local library), standing in yet another queue somewhere.
I’m very keen to get this sock finished, so I can start on this yarn. I have a stitch pattern in mind – Eyelet Mock Cable Ribbing (it is from the latest Sockupied magazine). I’ve set myself a schedule – today I need to finish the leg. I don’t have a lot of time at the moment, it’s school holidays, or more correctly I seem to be wasting what time I have.
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Finished Sock
One Finished Sock
I finished one sock! I do like the magic loop method. Now to get the second sock finished!
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Asymmetric Cables Version 3
Another Attempt At Asymmetric Cables
Once again an astute observer would notice that the above is a plain sock and not an asymmetric sock – this pattern kicked my bottom!
I kept getting in a muddle – cable needle at the front (oh no it should have been at the back!) you know how it goes. I really couldn’t focus and as it is school holidays I’m not sure quite what I was thinking. This plain sock is coming together nicely and I think I could probably knit it in my sleep. The heel flap is in heel stitch, but otherwise it is just a plain vanilla sock.
We’ve been away on holiday – here – it was hot and some of the beaches were closed because of sharks (you can read about it here), but I feel like I’ve had a break.
I took this photo on my run …
Dunsborough 2013
It was lovely to run along the coast and along bush tracks.
Filed under Knitting, Sock Knitting
Jane is Finished
Jane Cardigan
I finished the Jane cardigan! I am pleased with how it turned out – and the construction was intriguing.
The pattern is from here (You might need to be a member of Ravelry to see the pattern). I bought the yarn from Spotlight – it is Patons Zhivago (Charcoal colour).
It fits Miss A perfectly, which means that it won’t fit for long, next time I will make a size bigger than I think I need.
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Jane Cardigan Update
Miss A has been unwell, which has meant time at home sitting on the couch. So a small amount of knitting is getting done.
I have finished the body of the Jane cardigan and have started on the sleeves. As the sleeves are quite short, the end appears to be insight.
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Project Update
Fussy Cutting Baby Clothes
This project (making a quilt from the girls’ baby clothes) seemed like such a good idea. What could go wrong? Baby clothes are cute therefore the quilt would be cute. The clothes are cute, but they don’t necessarily mix well together. And then there is the cutting! Oh the cutting. I’m 2/3 of the way through the cutting and then comes the designing, the sewing, making a back and the quilting. There is a long way to go!
I have almost finished this cardigan – Miss A wanted a bolero cardigan who am I to complain!
Progress
I’m still working away on the Jane cardigan and I’ve decided I need to break things up and get on with some of the other half finished projects – like this quilt …
or this quilt (made from the girls’ baby clothes) …
I’ve also got a bit of digitising to do …
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