Angee..... Opal Sock Yarn....size 2.5 needles...a quick and easy pair of socks.

First..... finished project of 2010....and the first socks I have knit for Bobby since he was 9 years old. Hopefully, they will fit.

Sock a Doodle Do.... This is the first pair of socks for the Mags that actually fit her! They are a tad big...but...at least the heel fits! This pattern will be my "go-to" pattern for Maggie socks. Next time, I'll go down a needle size....

Almost decided to keep them! These were a very quick knit (Rock-a-Bye from the "Joy of Sox") mainly because the length is shorter - 6".

These socks do look huge, no? But..I am sure they will be perfect ; )

It's About Time...... The Clara dress is finished.....and overall....I am pleased. Since I couldn't get gauge with the Isager yarn, I used Jaggerspun Zephyr held double. After blocking, it has beautiful drape and sheen. Now to find the perfect button.....

Gregg's Christmas socks (and one of Maggie's) are finished.

Best Laid Plans.....


So close.....yet so far away.....

Sleeve knitting on Bobby’s gansey continues.....I plan on switching to Magic Loop for the remainder of the sleeve. It will go much quicker and be less painful. (My pointer is a mess!)



So.....I started a sock....."Narragansett Bay Socks" from “A Fine Fleece.” I just happened to have some targhee spun specifically for socks. I haven’t found much information on how targhee holds up.....but I am enjoying the knitting. (The socks will be for me to wear on spinning days.)


Cascade 220 Superwash

The yarn for the “Great American Afghan” should arrive on May 5th. I wasn’t going to start anything new.....sigh.....I love the color! I plan on knitting 3 squares/month so that it will be comfortably finished in time for Bob for Christmas. I’ll be combining my favorite squares from “The Great American Aran Afghan” and the “Great American Afghan.”

Let's see what causes this plan to go awry!

Trapped in a Purple Haze....



I love everything about these socks....the yarn (Schaefer)...the color...the pattern....



Two different patterns are used which makes for an interesting and fun knit.....




"Folk Knitting in Estonia" by Nancy Bush...Ellen's Stockings

How Time Flies.....


8 hours, 38 minutes...that’s approximately how long it took to knit this sock. Keeping track of my knitting time was a revelation. I thought I knit a lot – every day! Apparently, I knit in snippets of time. I may sit down to knit but interruptions (phone, dogs, cat and husband) must prevent long stretches of marathon knitting. Surprising, no?

Houseguest.....

Dori was the perfect guest! She respected the other girls....and even listened to me! Bob and I agree that she is just a nut job when Joanie is around because she really was so much better than I anticipated! She's also a very smart little girl. She watched me pack up her bedding, etc., and ran to the kitchen door wagging her tail and barking. I explained, "Mommy will be here soon," and she settled down.




Got lots of sock knitting done yesterday....turned the heel....am keeping track of exactly how long it takes me to knit one sock. Number of stitches knit today: Zip!

My headache is slowly going away...I'm thinking it is neuromuscular pain due to TMJ and clenching. I'll try to ignore it for a few days and see what happens. If I didn't clench for a night or 2 I would know for sure....but it doesn't look promising.....

At Last...........


....a sock pattern that complements the yarn.....easy but not mindless....I love the Vikkel braid right under the ribbing....

Pattern: Spey Valley
Book: "Knitting on the Road" by Nancy Bush
Size 2 Needles
Trekking Sock Yarn

Sock a Doodle Do......

Lazy Sunday Afternoon.....



Plain sock - Opal Rainforest Collection - "Ladybug."



Knitting has continued on Debbie Bliss "Kilcar." Should be a quick knit....although I am finding knitting with chunky yarn hard on my hands...and fingers....

Happy Birthday, Gemini.........


Yarn: Schaefer "Anne"
Pattern: "Knitting Vintage Socks" by Nancy Bush - Gentleman's Sock

Gregg has overcome his sock color phobia and I am free to knit whatever I like. That tickles me to no end. These are for his birthday on June 15.

Project Runway...... Lovely.......

Perfection.......

Gregg was camera shy.......

Work(s) in Progress.....

One f'ugly Debbie Bliss baby sweater.....going to have to buy some fantastic buttons.....

~500 yards of mohair/merino 2-ply....

Gregg's Birthday Socks....Schaefer "Anne" I love the yarn and the colorway.....

The Perfect Gift.....

Finally finished Gregg's Easter socks....Yarn: Seacoast Color: Spring Storm Pattern: Gentleman's Sock with Lozenge Pattern Needle Size: Size 2 Gauge: 8.5 sts/inch

One Too Many.....projects..... Dog sweater for Joan's friend.....pattern can be found here.... http://www.redlipstick.net/knit/chihswe.html
A little progress on "Jelly."
Gregg's birthday socks.....Seacoast Yarn - "Spring Storm."

Oriental Poppies....866 yards....7 ounces....3.5 more to spin....

"Easter" Parade...........

I was only going to knit a swatch.....to calculate stitches/inch.....to plan my socks....But I couldn't resist casting on....... Side one...
Side two....
Up close..... If I knit like crazy, I'll be able to wear them to spinning this Saturday....you never know....

Fait accompli....with time to spare....phew!
"Socks that Rock" - Lagoon....

One down.......

Progress Report....I spent the better part of yesterday relaxing and knitting; a vacation day of sorts. I am now 45.3% complete with Peacock....don't think I'm ahead of schedule yet but maybe with some more serious knitting today.... Joan is going to absolutely love these socks! Hope to put in 2 hours of sock knitting today....will knit them at knitting tomorrow and may actually have one done by Sunday. Sounds like a plan ; )
I swatched for Icarus last night...just planning ahead ; ) and ordered yarn for another sweater for Bobby. I just couldn't resist a half price sale!