Second Sock Progress
I have finished the first sock!
I am slowly making my way through the second sock – there are so many other things I want to be doing.
I have been watching a few DVDs though – while I am making slow progress. I have re-watched the 1995 Pride and Prejudice (the one with Colin Firth) and I have just started watching the first season of The Newsroom, I really enjoy it, but does anyone else think they talk super fast?
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Owl Socks for Miss P
I have started a new pair of socks for Miss P. She is the only one who likes my hand knitted socks – and fortunately she has little feet.
My plan was to have owl cables around the top of the sock – like this …
Owl Cable Knitting Chart
You might even be able to see the owl cables on my sock. What didn’t occur to me was that I needed to knit the owl upside down so that it would be the right way up when you where the socks! Now my owls are hanging upside down like bats.
I have been able to squish a bit of extra knitting time into my day. I have a stress fracture in my foot (5th metatarsal if anyone is interested) and instead of running I have been using our stationary bike. I have discovered it is possible to knit while exercising (although my hands to get a bit sweaty!). Talk about multi-tasking I;m riding my bike, knitting and watching TV (I just finished watching this – very good it reminded me a bit of A Dance to the Music of Time).
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Two Socks!
I have been away to here …
I was in Paris!
Glastonbury Abbey
We spent all of July travelling – Paris, London, Bath, Cornwall and Hong Kong! We had a fabulous time. The weather was amazing – three weeks in England and only 1 day of rain!
I did take my knitting with me and did little bits here and there and finally finished the second sock at home.
The patten is Almondine from Sock Knitting Master Class and I used a Madelinetosh sock yarn (I think it’s Jade), which I got from here.
I have never been a fan of knitting charts – not that I have done much knitting that requires a chart – but this pattern has converted me. It was much easier to glance at the chart for instructions that to read the various Ps and YOs.
My next knitting project is another pair of socks for Miss P using this yarn. I’m going to make up my own pattern, but I plan on having owl cables like these (I was so disappointed that this jumper didn’t fit either of my girls).
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Sewwitty’s Almondine Sock
I finished a sock!
This is the Almondine Sock from Sock Knitting Masterclass – the pattern was quite easy to memorise and I (mostly) got it right. The yarn is Madelinetosh sock in Jade. It was lovely to work with – definitely recommend it.
Now, I just need to get the second sock finished.
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Two at a Time Sample Socks
I finished my sample two at a time socks. It was easy. I am not sure how much harder a complicated stitch pattern would make things, but I am going to give it a go.
I’m currently swatching this yarn. I did have to make a ball from a skein, but it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be.
While knitting I have been watching the third season of Castle – doesn’t distract from the knitting.
Castle
I do like this series – it is fun and easy to watch.
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Just the leg to finish!
My tiny sample socks are progressing. I have just got the leg to finish off now – this two at a time thing seems OK. I haven’t knitted one of the socks with the other’s yarn – I am sure that must happen.
I wasn’t very good at picking up the wraps and knitting them. I must have done something wrong because it looks a bit odd – something to work on next time.
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Two at a time toe up socks
I have started two toe up socks at the same time – just little sample ones.
So far so good – it easier than I expected although I suspect a complicated pattern might require more thought. It should mean that both socks are exactly the same, no more trying to remember how many rounds the leg or foot was.
I am following the instructions in this book – now that I have got going I’m not sure I needed a book, but perhaps I would never have started without the book.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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