More sock yarn...

I went on a sock yarn shopping spree last week. I couldn't help myself after looking through all the patterns in Knitted Socks East and West. Even though I have had this book for a while, I hadn't looked through it for ages. So when I opened it again, I found myself wanting to knit almost every single pattern in the book; and to do that I needed more sock yarn.

CrowKnits' Crow's Feet fingering yarn.

 

Shelana's Vanier in Lavender Mist

Berroco's Ultra Alpaca Fine in 12180

Stretch Socks

 I have finally finished the pair of socks I have been working on for the boyfriend. I have been knitting them since January and I have quite enjoyed making them.

 

Stretch:

Yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball in Cafe Flair for this pair.

Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)

Pattern Source:  Simple Skyp Socks pattern (free Ravelry download)

 

This pattern is a simple 2-round repeat, so it is very easily memorized. This was the perfect portable project, and that is why it took me so long to finish it: I only knit it when I was out and about. This project went with me everywhere. They went to Toronto on the train a few times, a trip to day surgery at the hospital, multiple doctor's offices, my lunch break at work, and lots more.

 

I love everything about these socks: from the pattern to the yarn they are just fantastic!

Baby photo props

My sister-in-law has started taking baby photos from her home and wanted a few props to add to her pictures. Here is what I have so far:

 

Baby Headband

 Bunny Hats

Baby Bowl

I have lots of ideas on what I want to do next, there are so many cute things to make!

Yummy Shawl

I finished knitting a shawl a few weeks ago, but due to a very hectic couple of weeks, I never managed to get a picture of it. Until now:

Yummy Shawl:
Yarn: Loops & Threads Rainbow in Sparkle
Needle Size: US 8 (5.0mm)
Pattern Source: Chock from Norah Gaughan, vol. 14 (I bought the individual pattern from Ravelry)

Isn't it gorgeous? I absolutely love the way it turned out. I have been getting plenty of compliments on it and it has kept me nice and warm during the cold weather. The pattern  was very clear and easy to follow, and the yarn was nice to work with.

Wrong-side of the shawl is just as nice as the front!

Knitted Socks

I love wearing knitted socks. They keep my feet so warm and comfy. I have been wearing a pair of my own knitted socks everyday since the beginning of winter, so I am really excited to add another pair to my collection.

8- Sprouted

Yarn: Cascades Yarns' Heritage Sock Yarn in Iris

Needle Size: 1 1/2 (2.5mm) 9 inch circular needles

Pattern Source: Glynis from Sock Innovation

This is the eighth pattern from Sock Innovation that I have knit. I am absolutely in love with this book and plan to make at least one more project from it. Every pattern is fantastic and this one is no exception. The lace pattern is interesting and well-written. Another fantastic pair of socks from Cookie A!

First COs of the year

Not only did I cast on one project since the beginning of the new year, I have added another WIP this past week. Both projects are socks and I am enjoying each of them for their own reasons:

stretch - These are a pair of socks that I am knitting for the boyfriend. I wanted a pattern that would be easy to remember and also be portable. This has turned out to be the perfect pattern - it consists of 2 rounds that are repeated. Perfect for an on-the-go project. I am using the Simple Skyp Socks pattern (free Ravelry download) and Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball in Cafe Flair for this pair.  

 

Sprouted - This is the eighth pair of socks from the Sock Innovation book. This time I am using the pattern Glynis. I am knitting very loose in order to be able to do all the k3tog and sssk. It took a little while to get used to these big decreases, but I really like the look that is created using them. I decided to use my Cascades Yarns' Heritage Sock Yarn in Iris to make this pair.



There you go - my two new projects. I can't wait to finish my socks so that I can start wearing them. In this cold weather I can sure use them!

Happy Knitting!

Last FO of 2013

On Monday I finished my last knitting project of 2013: a pair of socks for the boyfriend. They were supposed to be for Christmas, but I did not finish them in time. He had to wait an extra week for them, but they were worth it, I think.

 

 

7- Zig-Zagged:

Yarn: Opal's Sweet & Spicy

Needle Size: US 1 1/2 (2.5mm)

Pattern Source: Cauchy from the book Sock Innovation 



 

They turned out really nice,  and I like the yarn he picked out (I make him pick out the yarn he wants for his socks - I would never have thought he would have liked this yarn).The pattern was modified for a man's size, (I have the modifications on my project page on Ravelry). This was an easy knit, it took me a long time to knit them because I could only work on them when the boyfriend wasn't around.

Now on to my first cast-on of 2014 - I think it will be another pair of socks, but this time for me!