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Tuesday 08 Apr 2008
The Postman Rings Once, Then Twice, Then . . .
There have been a lot of packages containing yarn and fiber gracing my doorstep in the last few weeks. In my defense (assuming I need one), some have contained yarn for “secret” projects. But, admittedly, the vast majority have surfaced as the result of the undeniable lure of online yarn shopping.
I’d first like to warn everyone that Jen at Woolgirl is evil . . . evil beyond belief. Who does she think she is, enticing me by wrapping those packages up so nicely with real ribbon, candy, and assorted prezzies.
Plus, now she’s having a sale! It won’t work on me, Jen. Nope. I’ve already bought all you have to offer and plenty from other vendors, too:
Three Irish Girls sock yarn:
Dream in Color Smooshy:
Das Schneeschaf sock yarn:
PidgeonRoof Studios sock yarn:
Family Pendragon sock yarn:
VanCalCar Acres Flock Sock yarn:
And more sock yarn! These are all from Kim at the Woolen Rabbit.
And there’s fiber, too! The last two selections from the Hello Yarn fiber club:
I think I have enough to keep me busy for a while.
Tuesday 01 Apr 2008
G is for . . .
What’s this, you say. Two posts in two days. Nearly unbelievable.
I figured it was time to blog about the baby socks I made while I was in Denver before I forget the details.
Pattern: Pieces of Eight Baby Socks
Yarn: my handspun, spun from roving dyed by Margene
Notes: I followed the pattern exactly as written except I worked the leg for 18 rnds instead of 16. And believe me, I was wishing I had those two rnds back when I got to the toe of the second sock.
What you see in the photo is all the yarn I had left. And, although today is April 1st, I’m not joking! I love to cut it close with the yarn but this was uncomfortably close. And, since this was handspun . . well . . . you get the idea.
Hence–Â Â Â Â Â Â G is for . . . *GULP*
Thursday 06 Mar 2008
Eter-knitty Socks
Thanks to a little help from Donald, I was able to finish a pair of socks that have been on my needles since last October. Yup . . . October!
I started them on the plane to Rhinebeck, finished the first one fairly quickly, immediately cast on for the second, but then allowed them to languish while I worked on other projects. I like the way they turned out, but I just wasn’t feeling the love as I knit them.
Pattern: Undulating Rib Socks by Ann Budd from the book, Favorite Socks
Yarn: Trekking (XXL) gifted to me by Cheryl
Time to Knit: Eternity
Mods: The pattern calls for a wedge toe but I worked a star toe because it fits me better.
