Sock it to me Winter

I've been busy

2007-03-29T11:09:00.000+10:00

Here are the socks I have knitted this year so far.
1st is the Mad Cow socks from Sockmadness knitted on 2.5mm and using 8ply TeAwa wools.

2nd Mad-tini socks from sockmadness knitted with Patons Jet on 2.75mm needles. The bloke now wears them proudly.

3rd socks for 4yo usind paton fireside on 2.5mm needles.

and lastly Long boxed sox from Death by Socks.

CK cable rib socks!

2006-12-04T20:54:00.000+11:00

I finished the Creative Knitting (Aus CK; no 14) Socks. You can't really see the mini cable, but I know it's there, and I learnt a new skill (?mock cable stitch), so who cares. They sought of match...I thought that I'd gone through half the ball and tried to match, but hey they're original! Now on to the Jaywalkers!

Specs
Pattern : Cable Rib Socks by Jenny Occleshaw.
Available: Australian Creative Knitting. Issue 14.
Yarn : Regia Jubilee Color. 100g (sockmonster.typepad.com)
Needles: 2.75mm Clover Bamboo DPN's
Time Taken: 1 month.

Photo: Dodgy 6am Sunday morning self portraits....theres is a cable pattern in there somewhere!

The Hubby asked if they were a present for anyone, and I would have gifted them, but I have holes in my heel turn. I really need to fix that. Trouble is they're just on one side of each sock!! I know in Charlene Church's book she explain how to get beyond the issue, but am I the only one who finds that book hard to follow??? (Oh that and Ann Budd's books, with all those tables and maths...I'm a maths dunce...I'm alone here aren't I? I freak out when I see those generic socks patterns...arrggghhh!!!)

slippers and socks

2006-09-11T21:49:00.000+10:00

slippers and socks
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Three FOs or is it six? Long in the making, the green socks are for Miss Four. They are from the cheap sock yarn from Lincraft. I've done one feather and fan for me from the ball and couldn't be bothered with the second one, so started somethng small. Unblocked, you can hardly see a leafy lace pattern which was easy, but really needs plain, not variegated wool to show the pattern. She likes them which is strange as her only colour at the moment is - you guessed it- pink! She even asked for a pink drink when we had lunch out together the other day.

The blue is 4 ply merino from the Knittery.I've been doing them for ages at work where I have constant interruptions. A picot hem and two rows of eyelets. Again unblocked, not even pressed.

And another pair of pocketbook slippers for a friend suffering cervical cancer who is having lots of hospital/doctor visits. I madethese a bit smaller than the black ones below. Increased to 19 stitches instead of the 22 before doubling the number and doing the foot.

Both socks had the legs done on 2.75 mm dpns and I went down to 2.25 for the foot for a better fit and tighter fabric.

Magic!

2006-08-28T10:20:00.000+10:00

pocketbook_slipper_2
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

I showed my husband the tiny basket from the photo below. His reply was that it looked pretty. I think he was just saying something so I would know he had looked. When I told him it was a slipper, he would not believe me till I had put it on.

pocketbook_slippers_1

2006-08-28T10:16:00.000+10:00

pocketbook_slippers_1
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

I have been knitting, just no photos and quite a bit of frogging too. I'm on the tail end of socks for granddaughter and am knitting at work on my merino socks for myself. Unfortunately I had to rip out all the heel when I noticed a stitch I could not easily pick up had been dropped. I've done about a dozen pairs this year but have been lazy about blogging them.

These pocket book slippers are for my sister. She starts radiotherapy today for a recurrence of the breast cancer of ten years ago. Five days one week and four the next for the next six weeks. Then some more chemo, hormones and probably a finish up with the new drug herceptin.

Her birthday is soonish and I thought she might like a comforting slipper to wear around either at the hospital or home. Two years ago I made the fluted banister socks for her in 8 ply as house socks. My mother says she wears them often and really likes them.

These are super easy and very quick to make. Some of the 8 ply wool I bought for $2/100gm recently. I think each slipper took about 2 hours and it's an ideal pattern to use while watching TV etc.

Pomatomus'ses

2006-07-31T17:11:00.000+10:00

A truly reversible sock (the one on the left is inside out)

Stats:
Pattern: Pomatomus
Needles: 3.25mm DPN's
Yarn: Live 2 Knit Elizabeth 100% Superwash Merino in the Tutti Fruity colourway
Started: Approx 7th May, 2006
Completed: 29th July, 2006
Notes: Even though it took me almost 4 months to finish them, I really enjoyed making these.
I made the leg one repeat shorter than the pattern called for as I was a bit worried about running out of yarn, I shouldn't have worried as I have plenty left over. I also changed the toe shaping by following the decreases from the Lana Grossa Jojo sock as I prefer a more rounded toe.
Despite being incredibly stretchy they are quite snug fitting & require a bit of maneuvering to get on & off easily, but I love them & am even considering making another pair!

Darren's socks.JPG

2006-07-11T10:34:00.000+10:00

Darren's socks.JPG
Originally uploaded by melanieviney.

I finally finished Darren's socks. They are 100% Alpaca and too hot to wear most days. They will however make great camping socks.
This is actually the first time I've managed to knit him something that fits and that he will wear.
Now I've started something though and he wants more.
Oh well he can't complain about me buying more sock yarn if it is for him.

2006-07-05T10:11:00.000+10:00

New name, new socks. I've made lots this year and quite a few this winter. However, I'm not going to clog things up here with multiple pictures. I've just finished another pair for youngest grandchild and have a green pair on the needles for myself.

New Name!

2006-07-02T14:32:00.000+10:00

As you can see we have a new and highly original (cough) name for the blog, a bit more appropriate being that it's winter now don't you think!
I have no socks to show as I am on a sock break, but if I get bored with the acres of st st that I am currently doing, I may be back very soon with some sock action.
Keep 'em coming!

SISTERS SOCKS

2006-06-30T14:34:00.000+10:00

My sisters 40th birthday socks are finished and awaiting delivery.

I am now knitting socks for the 3yo.

One Down...

2006-06-20T12:17:00.000+10:00

One to go.

I have finally finshed the first of my Pomatomus socks.
I was a bit nervous about the fit just after the heel turn but it actually fits beautifully, so now onto it's mate.

Pomatomi

2006-05-19T17:13:00.000+10:00

I've started another pair of socks for my Grandma*, they were supposed to be done for Mother's Day but I'm gonna have to owe her.
I had a lot of trouble deciding on a pattern for these socks, I really wanted to make up my own but after swatching about 10 different stitch patterns the yarn finally told me it wanted to be Pomatomus (or should that be Pomatomi?)

I love the way they're turning out & might even have to knit myself a pair when I've finished these.

*By the way, she loved the first pair & from all reports she has showed them to everyone in creation but is yet to actuall WEAR them.

bright!

2006-05-12T09:12:00.000+10:00

5th? pair done for this year.

Very comfy and warm. Also my most expensive pair so far. Filtura di crosso Zarina on 2mm needles, shortrow heel/toe as usual. Best fitting socks so far. Only 20cm of yarn left between them. Now on to socks for my sisters 40th. she has big feet size10.5.

And we have GRASS!!

sorry just been soo long between mows.

Jaywalker 3

2006-05-04T18:08:00.000+10:00

Yep I know, more Jaywalkers.
This time they are for Miss B and she loves them.
A fraternal pair which is fine, I like different parts of each sock and personally I'd prefer not so much yellow.
But definately a fun pair of socks.

It's notsummer any more, but...

2006-05-04T14:52:00.000+10:00

They are bedsocks for my husband. They don't match, yes I do know that they don't match. I was tryign to work out what works for him. Now I know...

72 stitches - yes, what an awful lot of stitches
3.25mm needles - they are bedsocks and don't have to be super durable
lots of ribbing to keep them on
2x2 ribbing is better than 1x1 ribbing
he doesn't care if there is a cable on it or not - they are just bedsocks!
i need to start the decreases 1/2 an inch later than I normally would.

They fit! Woohoo!

they count as socks - no?

2006-05-03T14:31:00.000+10:00

garter stitch baby bootees from a vintage Paragon pattern booklet. Very quick to make, and easy to size up or down ( just change needle size).
Yarn is 3ply organic merino handpainted by moi.

green is Autumn

2006-04-27T17:05:00.000+10:00

Here are my 3yo's socks. The stats are green 8ply Bagabo ( deceased spinnery) on 2.25mm needles.

sorry for the blurry picci. He wouldn't stand still.

Bloody Black Socks

2006-04-20T16:05:00.000+10:00

They are finally DONE.

And the Bloke loves them.

......he wants to know when the next pair will be ready.....

clare

socks and more socks

2006-04-06T16:27:00.000+10:00

Just as well today is a bit more like autumn than yesterday was as I'm making cosy socks for me. I finished a pair yesterday at home. Bluebell crepe, so handwash only, but that's fine as they are mine. Short footlets for joggers with a small pattern in what there is of the cuff.

At work I am working on a pair of Opal Magic Stripes. lAs tlot of Opal I used was Elemente and I hated it. It felt like hard string on my fingers. I waas a bit hesitant about these but the wool was in my stash. It's heaps better than the Elemente. I've done one sock and am nearly down to teh heel on the second. Good stuff for work as I'm constantly being interrutped to actually do something. (How rude is that!) These are brainless as to pattern. Just knit.

And I've cast on for the April Six Sock KAL.

Next day update
I think I'll rip what I did last night on the KAL socks. This has a cuff made by 6 rows garter stitch and then seven purl. Turn garter stitch to inside and hem down by taking one stitch from cast on and one live stitch. Knit two together.

My problem is not with the actual mechanics of the hem. I like the purl cuff, but I am doing them in some dark purple Elann wool from stash. I should have waited till daylight. I obviously couldn't see well enough last night and have not been consistent in which cast on loop I picked up. Messy and sloppy.

Pattern is a 6 stitch repeat. I'll frog what I've done and decrease stitches. The cuff fits but the leg is tpp big.

And I'll do it in daylight!

Another Pair Finished

2006-03-29T10:17:00.000+11:00

Finished, with hardly a day to spare till my Grandma's Birthday.

As a knitter herself I know she will appreciate them, I'm just hoping she doesn't think they're too good to wear!

Specs:
Pattern: A bit of this & a bit of that
Needles: 2.75mm DPN's
Yarn: 2 skeins of Live 2 Knit Elizabeth in Peacock colourway
Started: 1st March 2006
Finished: 26th March 2006
Notes: This is a mish mash of patterns, I followed the directions for a flap heel from Sensational Knitted Socks since it is the first time I have done one & I borrowed the Star Toe from Mona Schmidt's Embossed Leaves Socks in the Winter 2005 IK. I think the simple slip stitch rib pattern is made a bit more special when teamed with fancy heel & toe treatments.

And here's a close up of the heel & toe, just cause I like them.

I'm still here!

2006-03-24T17:00:00.000+11:00

Sorry everyone, one half of the hostesses with the mostess has been away forever (almost forever, I have only been home for 3 weeks of this year so far) but I haven't forgotten you all! No socks to show here, but I'm going to start on some angora bed socks for Little Man so when he kicks his blankets off in the depth of winter his feet will still be warm.
Also, as Alison has mentioned I think we need a name change as it certainly ain't summer here no more (although I'm sure some of you in QLD will beg to differ) so I'm gonna have a think and see if I can come up with something snappy. If anyone has some bright ideas, let us know!
Happy sock knitting all!

I am seriously addicted to sock yarn!

2006-03-23T19:19:00.000+11:00

There! I said it! I feel better now. Here's a recent photo of my sock yarn stash - more has been added since this photo - (but that was a gift - does that count?)....theres some Socks That Rock Yarn, A few Versions of Opal, Some Fyberspates, some Cherry Tree Hill and some Knit Picks...tragic really.

I just recently dyed some Knit picks yarn in the first 2 months of Project Spectrum Colours and completed my version of the Mirabella Socks... they are great and I really am happy with them. The first sock was the first time I had used the short row heel method, and it needed that for the toe (toe-up) and heel so by the second sock I was moving along nicely.

They are very colourful - and I love them. (Nice shot of rural NSW in the Background) sorry - blogger won't play - will add photo when i can

It's Stripey

2006-03-16T07:08:00.000+11:00

My first flap heel sock is done and surprisingly stripey.

I don't know what I was worried about, it was easy. I even went a bit fancy pants and did it in Eye of Partridge stitch.
I used the Star Toe, which is very pretty but also very pointy!
Now to make another.

Knitting Olympics ......on show at last

2006-03-15T12:14:00.000+11:00

Here is my KO projects. One pair of black as sin socks for my bloke. And a half.

The second pair is knitted with 4ply doubled on 2.25mm needles. Very tight tension. Last time I fitted them to his feet he declared them to be soft as silk.

I think I have to finish them as soon as possible. I am now up to the heels. Shortly I will do them, I just have to bite the bullet.

Finished for Finn

2006-03-13T18:35:00.000+11:00

Finished for Finn
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

I'm fairly sure they will be too big,but the first one I started would have been too small. A true Fatty Finn. Very easy knit and just as well. This last week or so has seen a lot of stress and big decisions with four different things all coming to a head simultaneously.

gladdrags1

2006-03-04T16:41:00.000+11:00

gladdrags1
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Ok, so it's autumn but we're all still here. These are the Glad Ragg socks from Six Sock Knitalong. Very easy pattern to remember and the quick repeats make it easy to move along with the sock.

Cleckheaton 5 ply machine washable crepe, pure wool.

Click for larger picture.

Peacock Socks

2006-03-02T09:24:00.000+11:00

I know Summer is now officially over but I've started a new pair of socks ...

I've gone for a simple slip stitch rib as I plan on gifting these to my Grandma & don't know her exact measurements.
Even though the pattern is simple it will be a challenge for me as I'm a slow knitter and her birthday is at the end of March - will I finish them in time, stay tuned.

Bumble Bee Socks FO

2006-02-25T16:52:00.000+11:00

These socks were started on two circs, top down, two at a time, two years ago. I finally finished these tonight, each one at a time, on double point needles.

Just nice to have these done and not hanging on as the "oldest project" in the basket.

Sock yarn: Opal Bumble Bee
Needle size: US 2
Ready to wear: Priceless

bubbleyum

2006-02-24T09:49:00.000+11:00

bubbleyum
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Patonyle pink and mauve for a little grandaughter who wanted "pink socks, plese Grandma." I've now bought some plain Opal Unisolid in rosepink to make another pair for her.

How long till summer ends??

2006-02-18T07:06:00.000+11:00

Woe is me! I've been side tracked by the knitting Olymics and am yet to begin my socks! How long till summer ends?? My heart is in it gals but just not my needles yet!! I have a ball of Ggh and a ball of Opal just witing patiently in my stash cupboard.....

I'm knitting a clapotis for the Olympics because I thought It would challenge me to knit one when I'd been thinking of it for a while and likewise with this KAL. I've been meaning to knit socks for AGES but haven't yet. If I'd been thinking straight I'd have decided on socks for the Olympics and killed two KAL's with one project.

Next week I promise and hopefully I'll have something to show that is as great as all of your socks!!?? :-)

My "first real" pair of socks done..in pictures!

2006-02-17T07:36:00.000+11:00

"Sock it to me Summer" KAL, The QR socks, all done.
The details....

Pattern: Heirloom Jigsaw Ladies Short Sock Pattern
Needles: Clover 2.5mm dpn's
Yarn: Heirloom Jigsaw 4ply Self patterning Sock Yarn. Colour #28.

Most knitting done on the commute to work, 2nd sock majority of knitting on the road to Armidale.

Next socks OTN ATM are sock in Opal self striping yarn, Lollypop range, using Shazzza knits sock pattern (eek 20 rows of K1,P1 ribbing....) Cast on, on the way home from Armidale.

Sock yarn purchased in Guyra at Black Sheep Wool N Wares.... Opal (ladybird), Herloom jigsaw, and Heirloom Argyle in a toasty grey colour. More Dpn's ordered today online.

Hello my name is Rachael and I am addicted to sock knitting.

Miss B's Orange socks

2006-02-16T18:34:00.000+11:00

Yep orange again. Miss B loves it but the camera hates it. It is nearly impossible to get an accurate colour for these socks.
I am glad to get these done as orange really isn't for me. But seeing as Miss B loves it so much I just tried not to look at them too much while knitting. Next up I am thinking something a little less bright.

Finally!!!

2006-02-16T01:13:00.000+11:00

I have finished a couple pairs of socks since I joined this blog but I have YET to take any pictures. This is the sock I made for my contribution to The Yarn Harlot's Knitting Olympics! I am making two pairs and this is the first sock of the first pair!! YAY!

Yarn: Lorna's Laces given to me by my WONDERFUL Secret Pal!
Needles: 2 Size 1 US Addi Turbo Circular Needles
Pattern: My Own
Time: 3 Days

My "first real" apir of socks done

2006-02-15T21:18:00.000+11:00

Just a quickie to let the KAL know, my first real pair of socks are done. Will post a photo on the weekend. 'Course now I'm hooked, the next pair of opal's are OTN as we speak, and I blew my budget on sock yarn while in Northern NSW on the weekend!.
Does anyone have any patterns for that 6 ply Opal yarn?

Summer lovin'

2006-02-15T19:00:00.000+11:00

Wow, guys, thanks so much for your comments about the blog!!!! I am totally rapt at how fantastic it's been to be part of this, and all you wonderful gals I've met along the way!! Even though Taryn's out of the country ATM, working hard on the Olympic telecast for us Aussies, I know I speak for her as well as myself when I say we have loved hosting this KAL, and never dreamed we'd have so many participants.
Taryn and I first 'met' a couple of years ago on another online list, and then discovered not only were we both knitters, but that we both knew what Knitty and Interweave Knits were, and shared tha same language of yarns and patterns, lol!! The idea of the summer sock KAL was just tossed around one day, and before I knew it Taryn had the blog up and running, complete with button!! So thank you, dear partner in crime, you know what a terrible procrastinator I am, lol.
To date, I haven't knit as much as I thought I may have, and I attribute that to something in the universe changing, and time not being what it used to be, surely!!! I feel like I've been knitting nothin' but socks since November, and to show I have one pair of Jaywalkers, one finished ankle sock, and about 3" of another sock completed. But no biggie, I've been enjoying the process.
Speaking of which, I've finished one of the pair of anklets I'm knitting for Blue Blog Alison's Sockapaltwoza. A lady didn't receive her pair in the swap, so I volunteered to be a 'sock saviour'. Here's the completed one:

I'm knitting the mate as my Knitting Olympics project, to make sure it gets done!! I'm on target so far, so it's all good.
A question for you all - do you want to continue the KAL throughout the year?? Even though summer is nearly over, doesn't mean the sock knitting has to stop, I was thinking something along the lines of re-christening the blog an Aussie sock KAL. I'll have to consult with my co-host and see what you think, but we'd love your input!!

After-Thought Heel Socks

2006-02-15T15:51:00.000+11:00

Finally, I can post a pair of socks to the KAL. Whew. It took forever to get that second sock done. It was like my knitting just dropped off the face of the earth...not finding time, not making time, what is wrong with that picture?

This pair is made with an "After-Thought Heel" in KnitPicks "Autumn" that was gifted to me from my SP5 last Fall.

Now on to the next pair.

Clare??

2006-02-13T19:12:00.000+11:00

Clare...I was reading your blog tonight and went to leave a comment. However, it says I need to be a team member to comment and it looks as if it's just your blog. No email there either so I'm leaving a post here for you. Can I do this or are you playing safe from spam comments altogether?
Jan

Done & Dusted

2006-02-13T11:59:00.000+11:00

After knitting 1.5 socks I've finally finished a pair.

I LOVE them!

The stats:
Pattern: Lacy Scallops
Needles: 2.75mm DPN's
Yarn: My own hand dyed
Modifications: Knit toe up with shortrow toe & heel, used M1 inc instead of YO, increased to 72sts after heel.

Pink stripes

2006-02-11T16:26:00.001+11:00

I finished these a while ago but couldn't get my computer to co-operate.

Home dyed by dunking one end of the ball into dye/vinegar mix. I rewound the balls and started knitting from the lighter end . These are short-row toe-up socks in 8ply. They have been washed several times by the time I took this picture. In the machine they went and onto the line to dry. Some bleeding but it has stopped now. They only took a week to knit. I am impressed with myself.

Now onto the Olympics with BLACK socks for my bloke.

Pink stripes

2006-02-11T16:26:00.000+11:00

Pink Iris Garden socks

2006-02-03T15:34:00.000+11:00

Geez, I did not read this blog for 3 days, and look what happens! News! Socks! Everywhere! Hope things are better soon Jan.

Congrats girls, but esp Taryn and Alison. This blog is a runaway success!

I finished the pink Iris Garden socks a couple of days ago, but computer is having issues with photos from time to time, so I delayed posting the photo. Details on my blog!
Keep up the great work one and all!

Chameleons are done!

2006-02-02T11:13:00.000+11:00

I love those socks Katie and wow Jan, sounds like you have been busy busy busy. Just make sure you are looking after yourself as well as everyone else.

These are the finished chameleon socks, the stripes are not matching, they are no where near as soft as the patonyle but Kit seems to still want to cuddle up to them. I guess sometimes even knitted socks are still just socks.
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Well done!

2006-02-02T10:03:00.000+11:00

All the lovely pictures over the last few days look great! Love all the colours and I have some of that discontinued Patonyle too!

I'm going to turn on some cricket and the fan and knit today. I seriously need some unwinding time. My little 3 yo grandaughter broke her leg last Sunday and I'm just back from being there since then.

A break just above the ankle and a spiral break ascending right around the leg and up about 2" above ankle. She was standing on the edge of the right food, not flat on ground and was knocked over by her brother. Her mum heard the cracks. She is in plaster to the top of her thigh and cannot put the foot on the ground for at least 5 weeks, then will have another cast for another 4 weeks. Can you imagine an active 3 yo like that?

I took one change of clothes with me, so have been washing aily. No knitting as the 16 month old doesn't let me knit much.

She's teething with 2 yo molars and is also throwing 2 year old tantrums to get some of the attention given to her sister. Big brother has the guilts and can't believe it was an accident. My son started a new job with his company this week, one with statewide responsibility for his current firm. It was created just for him and he really wanted it, but it was pressure we could have done without this week.

I've had an average of 4 hours sleep each night since then, and have been basically caring for everyone else while all the drama was going on.

So I can see some new socks on the needles. If I can keep my eyes open to cast on!

It Fits, It Fits!

2006-02-02T07:24:00.000+11:00

I've finished the second Pina Colada sock and the proof is in the picture, it fits!

I've already ripped back the first so I can re-do the heel and ankle, now it's a race to the finish!

Finished Jaywalkers

2006-02-01T14:04:00.000+11:00

Jaywalker socks with picot edge. 2.5 mm addi circular. Patonyle yarn in discontinued colour. Why do they discontinue the good ones?
I knitted the large size this time and they fit nicely. I love them, now I just need some cooler weather to be able to actually wear them.

Kneehighs finished - now when is summer going to end?

2006-02-01T13:08:00.000+11:00

Hi all,
I have been plugging away ever since the Brett Lee incident, and finally have some finished socks to show you!

I'm really pleased with how these came out, especially considering my lack of practice with socks and my (almost) complete disregard for gauge and size...
The only problem is that it is still just a bit too warm in Sydney to wear merino kneehighs... obviously my next pair of socks will have to be a little less toasty.
(More photos and juicy details are on my blog if you want to find out more!!)

Opal petticoat

2006-02-01T12:41:00.000+11:00

we are all really on a roll now aren't we!~

plain vanilla sock recipe, slip rib heel reinforced with woolly nylon for wearability, these are going into the Christmas present drawer for my Gran, really impressed with myself, these took 6 days on two sets of dpns, knit the rib on one, the rib on the other, the leg on one, the leg on the other, mostly while watching t.v.

2006-01-30T09:42:00.000+11:00

After a couple of months, these socks can finally be taken off the needles!
Specs
Pattern: Mermaid socks from Lucy Neatby's "Cool Socks, Warm Feet"
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Jay Pond purchased from Katie on EBay. I have plenty left from the second skein to do something else. Hmmm...
Comments: I made these for my sock pal2, and liked them so much that I decided to make myself a pair. I made far more mistakes in my pair than her's, thank goodness!

not happy, Jan

2006-01-28T19:32:00.000+11:00

I haven't had a great deal of time this week for knitting, although some has been done when I watched the tennis/cricket at night.

I'm almost down to the toe shaping on the first sock being done for a friend who moved to Armidale last year to study and who nearly froze in the winter. These are basically a boot sock and the Lionbrand Magic stripes in grey and deep red look quite good and should be warm.

I've also created what is destined to become a UFO. Elann wool in a most uninspiring beige, brown clour. 2.25 neeedles. One has taken me ages of boredom. I was going to make Creeping Vines on Jeane Townsend's group. Made some sort of mess through inattention at the heel so ripped that out.

Redid the sock with hearts done in purl around the top. Hearts were then reversed and I moved onto heel. I did a short row heel which looks very good. The foot took forever and every time I measured I could hardly see any progress. I've just grafted the toe but am not satisfied with it. I normally do a much better job.

Tried it on and it doesn't feel comfortable. Can't pinpoint the problem. It's quite obvious I'm not going to like or probably wear these, so I'm not going to even start the second sock.

I'll keep the sock. I just may need some heel or toe contrast.

Who says they have to match?

2006-01-28T10:21:00.000+11:00

A pair of socks? Ok so not a pair exactly. I have one Opal Chameleon and one Patonyle Jaywalker :)

Mirabella Socks, done!

2006-01-27T15:09:00.000+11:00

Finally, Mirabella Socks are done! Well these were actually finished late in December, but just haven't got around to blogging it. Now here they are!

And side view:

Pattern: Mirabella Socks by MJ at yummy yarn
Yarn: About 1.5 balls of Elle Pure Wool 8-ply from Lincraft
Needles: Brittany Birch 3.25mm (US 3) — love these needles!

Because of the thicker yarn used, I had to adjust the pattern a bit, and unfortunately I couldn't fit in the pretty honeycomb pattern on the sides. The sock is 46 sts in the round all up.

These are the first pair of socks that I've ever knitted, and I really really love it. (Thank you MJ for sharing the pattern!) I think it will get a lot of wear when the weather gets cooler.

More thoughts and notes in my blog.

the motherlode has landed

2006-01-26T16:38:00.000+11:00

After being without a computer for a month, and also being a bit time challenged, I bring you, the motherlode socks:

These are 60 sts in the round , 30 for a flap heel, plain ol' stocking stitch socks in Lorna's Laces "motherlode" colourway. The self patterning looks good, IMHO. I have been nothing short of inspired with all of the mega groovy socks beign produced out there in sock it to me Summer blogland! I reckon that if you used a different colour for the ribbed band, the heel and the toe, on a 2.5 mm needle, you could almost get away with 1 skein only of LL. Has anyone else out there thought of this and tried it?

More finished socks to come shortly!

All socks, all the time!!

2006-01-20T12:07:00.000+11:00

Hi all
Just a quick post to check in, but no pics today, sorry!!
Socks are all I have on the needles ATM (except for the delightful Kate from the latest Knitty, nearly finsihed)!! I'm currently in the middle of the first of a pair I'm doing as a 'Sock Saviour', one of the Sockapaltwoza participants didn't get her pair, so I volunteered to knit a pair for her. Alison (blue blog) sent me some cotton yarn to knit with, which has been interesting.
I also have a plain, stockinette on Magic Loop out of an Opal hand-dyed pair (well, the first of a pair happening) - these are my mindless, take along knitting ATM, and also my 'new' technique (Magic Loop, which I'm not totally infatuated with, but will keep plugging away).
Next up is the swatching for the ball of Trekking XXL in the fabulous 100 colourway that I got through the lovely Lisa over at Sock Monster. Can't wait to get these underway!!
There's a new baby just arrived and one on the way that will need warm footsies this winter, so must get those underway, And oh yeah!! My own kids have requested 'mum made' socks too!!
So there it is for the moment - if I can drag myself outside into the heat today, I will provide pics soon.

Andrews socks

2006-01-20T07:40:00.000+11:00

Andrews socks
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

This is the last pair of socks out of the current batch for this particular family. I had to tink the toe of the first sock and make it longer. Fortunately I found this out while babysitting out there on Wednesday. Andrew's feet also need a wedge toe so I had to kitchener this one. I tried pulling stitches in, but the sock just wasn't right.

These are in Lionbrand magic stripes, about the closest thing to cast iron socks for a tightly wound bundle of energy hidden in a boy shape. He's never still.

Seven a couple of weeks ago, he's been told that next summer he will be playing cricket in a ten year old team. Currently he bowls a full length, instead of half a pitch like the rest of the team. When he bats, the coach makes the fielders spread right out.

He plays soccer in the winter and on registration day some mothers said that if he was in a team to put their sons in the same team, not the opposition because they would not play opposite him.

Both these sports are practised constantly at home along with other seven year old games and bike riding. Endless energy. He worked out he could practise batting by himself by throwing a ball against the house wall and then hitting it on the return.

So cast iron socks are necessary. These look long, but aren't too big by much. By winter they'll be a good fit.

talk about summer socks

2006-01-19T22:14:00.000+11:00

these have no heel and no toe!

here is my latest free pattern, this one is for yoga socks...a really quick knit!

the red sock is knit from sock-weight yarn, the other from Noro silkgarden.

2006-01-19T15:20:00.000+11:00

One pair of sockettes from 'Yarn Magazine 'finished. The black and grey isn't my favourite colour but they were quick and easy and, aren't as round toed when worn.I love these little socks in winter ..i live in them. I also really like the slip/ knit(slip 1 st knit the next , then purl the other side and onwards)method for a nice even thick heel....I may have even broken my second sock voodoo.! (sorry about the picture .. i scanned it )

More socks finished

2006-01-18T14:32:00.000+11:00

I have just finished a pair of socks for my 3yo. Sadly, they don't match and so I will have to knit two more for him so he will end up with two pairs not 1. I thought the balls were both the same, but no, different patterns, same colours.

Photo later.

I have also started a pair of socks for my partner. BLACK kid mohair/wool/ackrillic 8ply on 3.25mm needles. Having a shit of a time getting the cast on right. Toe-up sherman heel/toe. I just seem to have too many stitches on. His foot is wide 9" but not that wide. See you later .

Clare

toras socks

2006-01-17T15:45:00.000+11:00

toras socks
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Victoria Claire, otherwise known as Tora, is 3 1/2 years old. She's a petite sweetie wholooks like a Victorian postcard. Big dark eyes, lots of long curly dark hair which is usually pulled into one bunch, strangely old fashioned but which totally suits her.

The feet on these look huge for her ittle legs, but I rang her mum to find out the length.

I bought the yarn at the Stitches and Craft show last year, June or July (??) as an experiment. It's from Bendigo Mills but the yarn comes from Italy. 45% wool, 45% cotton, 10% nylon. Finished article is OK but I probably wouldn't get any more. It's a bit hard on the fingers to knit. However, as an experiment at $3/ball it worked fine.

morgans socks

2006-01-16T08:01:00.000+11:00

morganssocks
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Fire engine red, much redder than photo shows. It's sock wool from Elann and from a purchase of about 35 balls, these were the only ones that gave me a surprise in colour. They were much redder than showed on monitor. All the rest were good matches. However, they are fine for children. These are for my youngest grandaughter who is just over one year old.

A very quick knit, done while watching the tennis or cricket.

I have three grandaughters, 5, 3, and just over 1. A grandson has just turned seven and another is just 6 months and started crawling the day he turned 6 months. So lots of littlies who love grandma's socks. Now I'll have to do some more for the others. The older ones already compete to sit next to me at family gatherings.

Just remembered that I already have a pair of little girls anklet socks about 70% finished. Must drag them out and finish them. A nice head start on another pair. I hope they have needles with them or I might have to experiment to find what I started them on.

It's easy stuff to do while watching the tennis or cricket. I don't watch a lot of tennis but was given the example of a cricket tragic grandmother when I was young. She used to stay up at night to listen to the shortwave radio broadcasts of the Tests from England.

I'm done!

2006-01-15T14:51:00.000+11:00

Behold the Socka Socks - 2 socks on 2 circs - toe up! All done.

The purists will notice they are not completely symmetrical as they didn't start exactly in the same place on both balls - but I like them and they are here to stay. I have made a few varigated socks now and think I would like to try a pair in one colour to do some fancy lacework....

I've done it, I've finally cast on!

2006-01-15T10:44:00.000+11:00

Nothing too exciting, no JayWalkers or whizz bang pattern's here, just teeny tny 2.5 dpn's and Heirloom Jigsaw and a basic sock pattern...but you gotto start somewhere right? These are my second ever pair of socks, the first being a practice pair of 8 ply "Creative Knitting" "The sock stripped bare" socks. So these are the first REAL socks!
They shall hence forth be named "The QR socks" because the majority of the knittin' is happening on my commute into the Brisbane CBD on QR or Queensland Rail! So stay tuned for progress!

Actually, does a "YARN" wine sock count as a sock? In that case I have an almost FO to show too, just need to felt it!

First FO for 2006

2006-01-14T14:23:00.000+11:00

January socks
Originally uploaded by melanieviney.

Yay! I finally got these socks finished. I only cast the second one on last october. By the time I got up to the heel I had to re-learn what I was suppused to do. This also accounts for the different toes.

Also this is my first entry for the 2006 sock a month KAL.

I now have to find a supplier for some 2.5mm DPNS and some yummy sock yarn so I can cast on for Jaywalker.

2006-01-14T09:41:00.000+11:00

Opal chameleon This sock is nothing like I was expecting and I am disapointed with how it is turning out. I guess I prefer thiner stripes. Technically nothing really wrong with them, I just don't 'love' them is all.
Jaywalker 2 Patonyle dicontinued colour. These I am totally in love with.
Miss B's socks. Blah I don't have to like these.... as long as Miss B does.

As you can see I havn't finished a thing but have definately been busy knitting socks.

All of you have been knitting such wonderful socks I just keep drooling and want them all. Definately plenty of inspiration. :)

plain jane picot

2006-01-13T13:36:00.000+11:00

plain jane picot
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Don't go calling me a sock knitting machine! Extenuating circumstances here, I plead. I can take weeks on one pair too. These have basically been not quite two days.

I don't have young children around the house who need constant feeding and looking after. Just a husband who is pretty good on needing food, but he's not been home much the last few days.

Part time work has dried up over the holiday period too.

It's been coolish and damp, good knitting weather. I haven't been sleeping well, so why not knit? Tghis morning I was in the shower at 5:00 after waking at 3:15 and started knitting not long after 5:00.

Yesterday I did a lot of housework and finally got all the cat fur off the lounge and dining room rugs. Also scrubbed kitchen and bathroom. My elbow was burning hot when I finished so it's still not right. Today I'm taking things easy and knitting which doesn't use the elbow.

This is some 5 ply 100% Corriedale which I bought at Champion Textiles at Newtown about two years ago. It seems to me to be quite a bit thicker than commercial 5 ply and it's also a bit coarser than merino. Knits up quickly and I used 2,75 needles and still had quite a dense fabric.

The ball band has long since disappeared but it was handspun and dyed somewhere in NSW. I've started to use it twice before and frogged it each time as it didn't want to be what I wanted it to be.

Along with all this, the socks are short and fit well in my New Balance trainers. I made them short because I wasn't sure how far the wool would go. When I weighed it to divide in two it was just over 80 gm instead of 100 gm. I haven't used any of it for anything, so was shortchanged, but both the ballband and receipt are lost. Too late to complain now. The wool was thick and I wasn't sure how far it would go.

ninas socks

2006-01-11T10:19:00.000+11:00

ninas socks
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

An easy, quick knit from Jeanie Townsend's sock knitalong. Easy pattern, short cuffs.

It wasn't till I was well down the cuff on the first sock that I realised I had omitted 8 rows of stocking stitch immediately after the ribbing. I did another pattern repeat to make up the length. Pattern has heel flap and gusset, but I experimented with a double wrap on the short row heel.

Colour was really hard to get. It's a teal blue with a grey look to it, sometimes looks powdery blue in afternoon light, so this is just an approximation.

These will be a present for a dancer friend of mine with small feet. She knits, so will appreciate them.

A stocking hung by the chimney with care

2006-01-08T10:57:00.000+11:00

Hello all - happy new year! I am finally getting round to reporting on my sock progress after a couple weeks lazing about in the sun. The first sock of my lace knee highs (pattern from Interweave Knits Winter 2004) was finished on Christmas Eve, just in time for it to be hung out in the hopes that Santa would stuff it with goodies.
Here it is, depleted of goodies, and modelled on a somewhat disembodied-looking leg (and apologies - I had to use the flash - it's really difficult to photograph black lace socks on your own leg!):
(My photo library looks like a night at the Moulin Rouge, what with all the different shots of my leg doing the can-can.)
Second Sock Syndrome might have taken hold, or it could have been the stupor of the holidays - but I didn't get the second sock cast on until 2006, when I was sitting in the rain waiting for play to begin at Day 1 of the South Africa test match at the SCG (Jan 2nd). Very little has been done since then (mainly because the weather improved, the cricket started, and I was paying too much attention to Brett Lee who was fielding alarmingly close to my seat, what a spunk!) but I will keep you posted!

also finished

2006-01-05T14:35:00.000+11:00

I've just finished the clover leaf pair. First one is pictured in gold a few posts down. Easy and quick. Probably not my favourite but they are done.

Ive had a fair bit of time knitting lately so they were quick. I have the excuse that the bad elbow I have had has prevented housework. Actually doctor did say not to vacuum, sweep, beat eggs etc. As if I needed an excuse!

I've just been through my stock statsh. Thought that the Heirloom cotton I had was strtchy but it's just plain cotton. Think I was thinking of Heirloom "Breeze" (??) which has lycra in it. Had planne on some anklets formy sister.

Finished

2006-01-05T09:13:00.000+11:00

hi finished! The first pair done and taken by 12yo son. I used every last cm of the yarn. He is happy and so am I.

But I wanted them.

Now working on pair for 3yo. Toe up also.

Going with the Flow

2006-01-04T19:52:00.000+11:00

Apt that these socks are named that as I don't think I followed the pattern correctly, but hey I love the end result.

And a closeup as I love the pattern, it's so funky.

One down, one to go.

roaring along

2006-01-04T09:12:00.000+11:00

here we have the Trekking XXL socks finished

and the Nancy Bush's Rib and Cable (from the Fall IK) in Fleece Artist Merino - well on the way

vintage sock and cloverleaf

2006-01-03T08:54:00.000+11:00

vintage sock and cloverleaf
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

Proof that I have been doing some socks. The dark blue pair are the free Nancy Bush vintage pattern from 1900. I don't have the link handy right now, but it's easy enough to find in a search. I really like the edging. It's similar to a feather and fan, but much tighter where the feaher and fan is more of a wave. I might use it on some socks for the little grandaughters. Twelve row pattern. The dark colour drove my eyes crazy after a while. Bad choice with the lace.

The gold, actually a bit darker than shown here, is cloverleaf design from Six Sock Knitalong. The actual clover leaf is not all that easy to see.

The row which makes the two holes is "kn1, YO, Sl 1, kn 2 tog, psso, YO, kn1, p1." The second yarn over does not show up anywhere near as large as the first. The third hole, under the first two is made by "YO, SSK." Again it's not as big as the very first.

Still,it's an easy quick pattern. I did a lot of this on that dreadful New Year's Day where it reached 45 deg here. As can be seen, I've started the second gold sock on my new rosewood needles.

vintage sock pattern

2005-12-31T20:19:00.000+11:00

I finished the first sock from the 1900 pattern re-written by Nacy Bush. I'll post a picture, possibly on Monday when hopefully it will be a bit cooler outside. I'm giving my eyes a rest from the dark blue which was hard to see. I started another, this time gold, on my new rosewood needles. Very nice. This is the cloverleaf sock, the very first pattern in the Six Sock Knitalong. Easy to remember, just two pattern rows out of six.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year.

My first for this summer

2005-12-28T17:43:00.000+11:00

I am knitting these toe-up from a turkish cast on, with a reverse heel, and have just picked up the gusset and have done the first decrease. If anyone has done socks this way, please let me know.
Clare

Anklet beginnings

2005-12-28T09:36:00.000+11:00

This picture was meant to be in the last post but somehow it ran off and hid..... I guess it got shy. The beginnings of some orange anklets.
I know these don't count but I could rename them
"socks for my hands". :P

Oh and the yarn for the other orange socks was patonyle, available from spotlight.

http://jesschocolateect.blogspot.com/

Bugger!

2005-12-28T07:33:00.000+11:00

One sock finished but...

It doesn't fit! I don't seem to have taken into account my cankles (you know, when your calves merge into your ankles - cankles). So I'm gonna have to rip it back, hmmm ... I think I might start the second sock first.

Sock WIP

2005-12-27T19:23:00.000+11:00

Sock WIP
Originally uploaded by melanieviney.

I finally managed to get a photo uploaded, via Flickr. I am cheating a little because I had the first sock finished before I joined this KAL. I haven't managed to get any work done on it in a while due to Christmas knitting. But now that that is all finished I will be getting back to socks.

Jaywalkers and others

2005-12-26T16:05:00.000+11:00

Miss B's Secret socks that she caught me knitting when I only had the toe on the second sock to go.

Jaywalkers . Love them , love them, love them. I want to make more of these.

More orange socks for Miss B started this morning. What can I say? She likes orange. I am thinking perhaps ankle socks.

Merry Christmas to all

2005-12-25T08:16:00.000+11:00

Happy Christmas!!

I hope you all find lots of knitting goodies wrapped up under the tree and that the next year brings time to do them.

Have a happy and safe time over this holiday period.

Jan

Mini Sock

2005-12-19T09:06:00.000+11:00

Believe it or not I've never knit a sock with a flap heel before - shocking I know, so I thought I'd try something new over the weekend & whiped up this cute little sock.

I just used some scrap 8ply yarn I had laying around on 4mm dpn's. It worked up so quickly I'm thinking of churning a few more out & giving them as Christmas presents with chocolates or lollies inside. I think they would make great tree decorations too.

Socks!

2005-12-17T21:13:00.000+11:00

Look, socks!

I actually finally finished the never-ending-knee-highs. I finished them about a week ago, but it was too hot for Em to put them on. Still too hot to actually wear them! And they're not as uneven as they look, I swear.
They're knit in Lorna's Laces Girly Stripe, on 2mm DPNS.
For my next trick, I'm going to try to learn 2 socks on 2 circs. As soon as I finish up a few other things!

lux_sockees1938

2005-12-15T12:46:00.000+11:00

lux_sockees1938
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

I found this 1938 pattern at Brainylady's blog". I had only one 50 gm ball of Sirdar Town and Country sock wool, so wasn't sure how far it would go. I cut down the length of the cuff because of that, although I like this length. I have quite a bit left over. Otherwise I followed the pattern because I was interested in doing the older pattern.

I'd reshape the toe another time. I like star toes but this comes down too far to 7 stitches.

As far as the summers sock KAL goes, I had actually started the first sock before I joined so I had a start on them.

I'm not too sure what happened to my tension. The first sock is much looser than the second.

Deliberately fraternal twins. I'm usually not fussed about matching stripes although I can get very close when I do try.

All done!!!

2005-12-15T11:15:00.000+11:00

I LOVE these socks!!!!!

Specs on my blog.

FO's

2005-12-14T10:09:00.000+11:00

the good thing about being sick in bed is that you have plenty of time to knit those second socks!

"Shadow box" in Naturally Kid et Soie for my ex-mother-in-law

"Classy slip up" in Lorna's Laces sock yarn in Bittersweet for my Mama, both from "Knit socks" by Betsy Lee McCarthy.

and 2 pairs baby socks - Opal Tiger and Opal lollipop for my neice - pattern here

Now what? I have some yummy FleeceArtist merino yarn, am thinking of the cable rib socks from the fall IK.

Hey Everyone!

2005-12-14T07:05:00.000+11:00

Just joined and am SO HAPPY to finally find an on-going sock knit along. I absolutely love knitting socks. My current project is a matching pair of Christmas Santa Socks I’m making for me and my daughter. I’ve finished one of mine and am right past the heel on both of hers. Once I sort my pictures I will post them. These are my 3rd and 4th pair of socks. SUCH FUN!!! I live in Florida, USA and it’s getting cold here so I need to get them finished. I love Christmas knitting!

Carrie

Jaywalkers are done!

2005-12-13T20:20:00.000+11:00

Unfortunately no pics yet but they are all done and I love them. All of you are knitting such fabulous socks and making me want them all. They are so yummy. Only a knitter would call socks yummy :P.

Not totally related but I may be going to visit Melbourne over the holidays.. can anyone recommend any must visit yarn stores???

Car Knitting

2005-12-13T08:57:00.000+11:00

I had a lovely long weekend, with a large proportion of it dedicated to knitting. It's amazing how much one can get done in two 3.5hr car trips

I'm just about ready to turn the heel on the first sock.
I'm not sure if I'm totally sold on this stitch pattern - it's a variation on the old Feather & Fan stitch, but I'm not gonna rip it now.

Mirabella Sock #1

2005-12-12T23:06:00.000+11:00

One Mirabella sock is done, and I've started on the second one. Here's the first sock:

I LOVE this sock, it fits me perfectly. It's perfect for wearing at home on chilly evenings. I love the lace pattern, very pretty. I also like how it's toe-up, because I was worried I might run out of yarn (although now it looks like I have more than enough).

One thing about this sock that I wish could be better is the cuff. I wish it could be tighter. Would tubular cast-off make it tighter? Or do I just have to knit the cuff with smaller needles?

I know, it's hard to believe

2005-12-11T21:12:00.000+11:00

But I have actually started some socks!

They are the Go With the Flow socks from IK. I love em, easy chart, quick knit. Doing them in Lorna's Laces Icehouse, a gorgeous colour. I hope to get them done quickish, although if I don't I have the Big Christmas Hike up north to do a heap of knitting on, they are just the thing for long car rides.

Everyones socks are looking fab! Keep em coming!

on the way again

2005-12-11T15:59:00.000+11:00

After a week of no knitting at all as I had an angry red golfball instead of an elbow, I've started a pair of footlet socks. Pictures still to come.

I've been looking at the other pictures here. Beautiful. Those of you who have done the jaywalker sock, what's the fit like? I don't normally cast on so many.

Latest Australian Creative Knitting has two sock patterns. Patons suggests that the tension is tighter than normal, but it is still 9 stitches/inch. So what's new? Socks knit too loosely sag and also don't last.

Finally got something started

2005-12-07T15:31:00.000+11:00

After a great deal of indecision, I finally decided to work on the Lace Kneehighs from Interweave Knits Winter 2004 in some stashed Grignasco Bambi merino 4ply. (This very disciplined use of my stash was necessary to keep the Christmas budget intact; normally I would never use anything from my stash!) Here's a shot of my progress so far (black lace socks=difficult to photograph):
Take my word for it, there is a leaf pattern going on in there. I have consulted with the one other person I know of who has made these socks for advice on a few technical details, and away I went. Progress is going remarkably fast at the moment - I guess that's because I'm still on the first sock - but I can now remember why everyone thinks socks are so fun. In fact, I'm already planning my second pair - the Jaywalker socks are looking just gorgeous, so they're next on the list.

We Have a Toe

2005-12-07T08:42:00.000+11:00

Sock it to me Summer - What a perfect excuse to knit socks (as if we needed one!)

Here's the start of the socks I'm knitting out of my own hand dyed yarn. This was an I was testing out a new colour combo, it didn't quite come out as I had hoped but I'm pretty happy with it anyway.
These socks are a bit of an experiment for me, firstly because I haven't knit up any of my own hand dyed sock yarn yet and secondly cause I'm making the pattern up as I along, I can't wait to see how they turn out!

loving these

2005-12-06T22:07:00.000+11:00

I think I have just found my next project ( can you tell that I have second sock syndrome!)

Sock Progress

2005-12-06T07:30:00.000+11:00

Here is the Jaywalker sock. I'm totally loving it!!!

striking the motherlode

2005-12-05T10:01:00.000+11:00

here are my basic socks worked over 60 sts on 2.5 mm needles. I used Lorna's Laces "motherlode".

I really liked how the colours pooled on the 1st sock!

The second sock will be a sock tutorial for a dear friend who wants me to teach her.

I'm already really enjoying this KAL!

Jaywalker 1 done!!

2005-12-02T17:27:00.000+11:00

I've got the first Jaywalker done, here 'tis!!

Now to wind the skein for the next one!!

long and short

2005-11-30T14:53:00.000+11:00

long and short
Originally uploaded by Jan2132.

The long and the short of it. Booties come from the 2006 pattern a day calendar and the cuff can be worn up or turned down. Very, very easy.

The yellow socks are my first finished toe up socks. Easy 6 stitch pattern. I can see lots of room for improvement, but I did them. All others have been ripped.

Sock knitter in training

2005-11-30T12:05:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone! I have just joined! I've never knitted any socks before, but I've been meaning to try it. And this knitalong is a great excuse :)

I'm not sure yet what pattern I'll be doing. I really like the Mirabella Socks by MJ at Yummy Yarn. It looks challenging, considering this would be my first socks, but I like a good challenge. Well, I guess I can fall back on plainer sock patterns if this one doesn't work out :) We'll see how this turns out....

Well, off to knit now!

Ask and It shall be done!

2005-11-29T08:53:00.000+11:00

There I was, surfing though some blogs and came across the Jaywalker KAL web page and wombled through it and found all sorts of people on it :) .

There was I was thinking to myself - "I need a Toe-up pattern for that" and BLINK! Natalia Knits had sorted it out for me! So that's what I will be doing.

I have already started a pair in some lush Knitpicks yarn. They are so lush!

2005-11-28T09:19:00.000+11:00

summer socks???
Not very summery here in Sydney this weekend. In fact, my outdoor thermomenter showed 14° all yesterday. However, I'm still on the yellow toe up socks pictured earlier. Done the foot and heel of the second sock and am progressing up the leg.

And do booties count as socks? I made a pair of baby mittens and a pair of garter stitch booties yesterday for a friend who's pregnant. Both out of the 2006 calendar and finished in an afternoon. Not much knitting to them. Booties are garter stitch with a longish leg which can be turned down like a sock cuff. Pictures to follow perhaps. It's grey and dark here again today. Not photo weather at all.

update for Rachael from comments
2006 Knitting Pattern-a-Day Calendar is a boxed calendar with patterns for most days of the year. Some patterns are spread over more than one day. It is published by Accord in the USA and is available here at Calendar Club stalls in major shopping centres. Their website lists sites and phone numbers. $22.95. Obviously, there are a lot of different patterns. However, I made quite a few of last year's and have started on this years. There seem to be quite a few tanktop type patterns in this year but also socks, baby and childrens etc and stitch patterns.

Just checking in and saying hi

2005-11-27T19:39:00.000+11:00

Hi!!

I haven't been knitting socks as I have been busy with other stuff. Now that the year is drawing to a close and I am sending off the last of my secret pal gifts (yes, plural.. I'm a joiner!), I think I am going to have more time to knit stuff I want to knit :)

I leave you with the picture of a sock I am working on.. I'll check back in from time to time.