I can't believe it's been over a week since my last post! I have no excuse, I just wasn't in the mood for blogging. However, I'm feeling much better now and have much to show. (Like the purty flower on the left, what is blooming in my yard.)
I finished the first of the Embossed Leaves socks. I ended up ripping back to the correct number of repeats and then doing a slip-stitch heel. I also didn't do the toe decrease as many times as the pattern indicated, it would have made for an especially long toe. I'm really pleased with the result. I'm about half-way through the second sock.
To change things up, I decided to start working with the gorgeous Manos my honey bought me a while ago. I was originally going to make My So Called Scarf with it, but decided to go with the Snowy Triangle Scarf pattern by Iris Schreier, which appears in Handknit Holidays (love this book!).
I really enjoyed knitting this pattern. It was very easy (I had it memorized after 1 repeat) and I think it works very well with this particular yarn. It knit up super quick too, I was able to start & finish it within 2 days!
While working on the scarf, the yarn arrived for my sockapalooza pal! I had originally ordered in from an online shop, but then I received an email from them that it was back-ordered. Grrr.. Luckily, I found an Ebay seller who had it in stock AND the total cost was less than the other online shop! Whee! I was very happy with the transaction. She got it too me very quickly & sent candy!
Scarf finished & yarn in hand, I got started on the swirling lace anklets yesterday. The lace pattern is very, very easy and easily memorized. I'm half way through the 2nd lace repeat for the cuff and should start on the heel tonight.
Unfortunately my camera is not very good with the fine detail and isn't showing the sock to its best. It's much prettier in person!I think I'm going to knit a second pair of socks for my pal. I will just have to see how long it takes me to finish these.
OH! I almost forgot to mention that I was gifted a Brother Embroidery machine by the fabulous Jill last weekend. She totally hooked me up and I am totally intimidated by this machine, but I will conquer it! I just need to get myself a stash of embroidery thread!
6 comments:
Lots of gorgeous projects in process, and the Sock Pal yarn is gorgeous!
Everything is so beautiful. I'm glad you've been having so much fun knitting! :)
I love the scarf! So pretty. And the sock looks great too.
Don't worry about not blogging for a week. Sometimes I feel that way when I take a day off (which is once or twice a week). It'd be so easy not to post for a long time and thinking of something interesting to post can be hard day after day. When you are active and doing stuff (like all that great knitting), you come back refreshed and ready to write. Pretty flower, btw. :)
You've been busy! That is a great looking scarf I love the colors. Your sockaplooza pal is going to love the yarn!
oooo swirling anklets...they're going to be the best yet! :)
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