FO: Keegan Baby Set

Yay, a new FO! This cute Keegan Baby Hat & Socks Set. It's a gift for a friend that just had a boy around the same time as me. She's a fellow knitter and knitwear designer - can you guess who she is?


This adorable set is a design from the talented Carrie Sullivan of Irish Girlie Knits. I knit this in Sock-a-licious from Kollage Yarns and this blue colorway is just perfect.


The best thing about knitting this in Sock-a-licious is not only is it a great yarn but I have enough left over to knit another set. This next one will be for LZ of course.


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Pattern Source: Keegan Baby Hat & Socks designed by the talented Carrie Sullivan of Irish Girlie Knits for Kollage Yarns
Yarn: Sock-a-licious from Kollage Yarns
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

W Stocking

I did finished WZ's stocking in plenty of time for Christmas. Weaved in all those monstrous ends, duplicate stitched a W, blocked it and even lined it! It's just perfect.


Now we just have to wait for Santa fill it!


I wish you all a wonderful and safe Holiday. I'm signing off until 2011. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!!!

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Pattern Source: Christmas Stockings from Lindsay Harmon owner of The Yarn Garden in Charlotte, MI
Yarn: Cascade 220
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

Baby Moc-A-Sock

Another mini project off the needles! These turned out so sweet. If you like this pattern you also like the Baby Mary-Jane version.


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Pattern Source: "Baby Moc-A-Sock" from Bekah Knits
Yarn: Berroco Comfort DK and Austermann Step Classic
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

Socks At All Times

I have another FO to show! A pair of basic ribbed socks in lovely Plucky yarn.


I seem to have a pair of socks going at all times these days. Of course I'm still working on this, about half way done now. I still laugh at the thought of thinking that I could have finished it in a week!

Crazy Socks

I feel like I've been M.I.A. from blogland lately… well that's because I've had to trade in my knitting needles for a shovel and hoe! Ugh. So much yard work to do but things are looking good.

I did finish my socks. This yarn was fun. Way to hot to model them today. It's 80° here in MI and I'm loving it!


OK gotta run… I have a special birthday party to get the house ready for! More on that soon!

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Pattern Source: Basic rib sock pattern, more on that at my Ravelry link HERE
Yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Crazy Zauberball
Needles: size 2 (square needles)

Resurrected

My beloved socks are saved! I had no idea darning a sock was so easy and useful. Thank you, Thank you! You guys are the best for pointing me in the right direction on how to save my socks.

As you suggested, I looked here, and here and a few other places and figured out that darning is a really easy and great tool. I didn't have a mushroom or egg but I learned a light bulb works just fine.

Because you all saved my socks I want pay it back with some free Knitterella product. Maybe a set of my Knitted Sock note cards? Or Knitterella Gift Tags? Whatever you want! Leave me a comment and I will draw a name at random and send you your product pick of choice. I'll leave this contest open for a couple days and come back with a winner… or two!

Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my FOOT!

A Knitting Tragedy

Tragedy has struck my sock drawer. My first beloved pair of hand-knit socks, the first pair that I made for myself has seen its last day.


I've loved these socks so much and wore them so much that the inevitable has happened… a big blow out in the heel. I know what I have to do now but I think I'll have EZ do it because I just can't bear to toss them into the trash myself. *snif, snif*

Socks For Two

I finished my Charades! A mini pair of socks for WZ too. Perfect little pair made from the left over sock yarn. I like the idea of making him a pair with the left over yarn from every pair of socks I make. (Just love this photo!)


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Pattern Source: Charade (free pattern download)
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Superwash Merino Wool Handpainted Fingering Weight
Needles: size 1
Ravelry Link: HERE
Notes: Sorry I can't link to the pattern for the baby socks. The pattern is called "Basic Baby Shock" a pattern from Skacel. I got it as a print out from a friend.

A Sock Knitter

Well, I never thought it'd happen but I think it is. I think I'm becoming…


a sock knitter.

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By-the-way, these little red and blue tubes are a great buy. You know, us 'sock knitters' love them.

One Sock One Skein

I'm half way done with my Charades.


And I've already got a new skein lined up for my next pair of socks. Isn't this yarn gorgeous!

Another Charade

I usually don't knit socks but after these tiny ones I've been inspired to knit some for me.


I made a pair of these for myself before and I have say, nothing compares to handmade socks. They are so nice to wear and I'm looking forward to making more.

Tiny Socks

I was going though my stash the other day and came across one lonely little sock. I found the pattern (a print out from a class I took a few years ago) and the yarn and knitted up the tiny sock in one evening. Too small for WZ but they are precious.


*Update: Endless Knitted Cardi Shawl is finished (waiting for photoshoot) and Tweezie is off the needles and waiting to be seemed!

Booties For My Boy

This is a great pattern from Natural Knits For Babies And Moms. I like that they are not knit in the round - the little bit of seaming at the end is just the right amount for my taste. These booties also stay on really well. Only thing I'd change is next time I'd make the twisted cord a bit longer so I have more to work with when tying them on.


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Pattern Source: "Boy's Booties" from Natural Knits For Babies And Moms
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK
Needles: size 4 and 5
Ravelry Link: here

Another Cowgirl

Another weekend, another pair of Cowgirl Slipper Socks.


That's two Christmas gifts knitted and done! I'd still like to make possibly two pairs of Fetching and another doll. Then I have two outstanding hats that I have to knit for a couple friends. I really want to get all of this done before '09 hits because once it does, I want to focus the year on knits for ME - knits I CAN'T WAIT to tell you about!  ;)

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Pattern Source: Cowgirl Slipper Socks from Interweave Knits, Winter 2006
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter 80/10/10 MCN SW, 250 yards, colorway Justine. (plenty yarn left over, maybe I'll make some baby socks with the scraps)
Needles: size 7
Notes: If you want to knit these, be sure to check the error in the pattern. I have it on my notes on my Ravelry project page here.

Christmas Cowgirl

As usual, I wait until a couples week before Christmas and decide, hey maybe I should knit some Christmas gifts…


I finished these Cowgirl Slipper Socks over the weekend and already casted on for a second pair. I think they'll be a sweet gift, and using Plucky yarn is the icing on the cake!

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Pattern Source: Cowgirl Slipper Socks from Interweave Knits, Winter 2006
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter  80/10/10 MCN SW, 250 yards, colorway Sis Boom Bah. (plenty yarn left over, maybe I'll make some baby socks with the scraps)
Needles: size 7
Notes: If you want to knit these, be sure to check the error in the pattern. I have it on my notes on my Ravelry project page here.

I'm a Cowgirl

I finished my Cowgirl Slipper Socks and I love 'em! I've been looking for a nice slipper pattern for a while. Something that knits up pretty quick and doesn't take a lot of yarn. This pattern is perfect and will be great for knitted gifts. 


Love that it only took one skein of my stash yarn from The Plucky Knitter. Especially because I've got plenty more where that came from!


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Pattern Source: Cowgirl Slipper Socks from Interweave Knits, Winter 2006
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Superwash Merino Wool Handpainted Worsted Weight - 100 yards
Needles: size 5
Size: one size - I knit on smaller needles and they fit my size 7s perfectly
Notes: If you want to knit these, be sure to check the error in the pattern. I have it on my notes on my Ravelry project page here

Lazy Labor Day

Last year for Labor Day I walked the bridge, this year was spent at the lake, lying in the sun, the whole long weekend! Nothing like enjoying the last few lazy days of summer soakin' up the hot sun.


I got very little knitting accomplished but enough to finish one of my Cowgirl Slipper Socks. Perfect fit!

Now I'm off to the pool! Hope you all are enjoying your Labor Day!

MY First Pair

YEY! I've knit socks a couple times before but this is the first pair I knit for ME!!!

I finished my Charades and I love them. Now I see what all the fuss is about with hand knit socks knit in yummy, high-end yarns. I think I'm hooked!

I never thought I'd be into sock knitting, mainly for fear of Second Sock Syndrome but I enjoyed this pair and pattern so much it was no problem at all. I even have yarn set aside for 2 more pairs just waiting for me to cast on.


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Pattern Source: Charade (free pattern download)
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Superwash Merino Wool Handpainted Fingering Weight
Needles: size 0
Size: Women's medium (fits my size 7s just fine)
Notes: Next time try it on 1s. The 0s made a pretty tight fitting sock for me and I might like it a bit looser next time.

No Symptoms

First sock done and working on second.


Thankfully I'm showing no symptoms of Second Sock Syndrome!

Charade It Is

Just got back from a quick trip for work and it sure was nice to come home and read all the lovely comments on my Fiery Bolero. Thank you so much! Each one brought a smile to my face. I love showing off my FOs to you and it's always great to hear feedback from you all!


Thanks for all the suggestions on your favorite sock patterns. I did decide to start with Charade and am very happy I did. I love it so far. The Plucky yarn is great and the pattern is too. Very easy stitch pattern to memorize so that made it nice for knitting on the plane.

Glad to be back home - Missed you guys! :)