fancy feet
I finally finished my fancy socks! It took awhile, but I like how they look. The pattern is “Child’s first sock” from the Nancy Bush book, “knitting Vintage Socks.” Here’s a picture of them off my feet. And here’s a closeup of the shell pattern. They were knitted with JaWol yarn on size 1 needles. I think size 1 needles are the magic needle size for my foot. As I said before, I love, love, love this book and highly recommend it for anyone who loves sock knitting. I definately will be knitting several patterns from this book. But not right away as I am kind of sick of knitting socks at the moment.
No, at the moment I am obsessed with Blackberry! I have already finished the back and both of the fronts and am working on sleeve #1. The picture will show you a closeup of the cable and bobble pattern on the sleeve. The bobbles are hella slowing me down. They are soooo frustrating. I hate them with a passion. Thank God I am using thick-ass yarn and ginormous needles. The pain will only last for a fleeting moment and then I will soon be able to wear this nice, cozy sweater. And I so need this sweater to be finished quickly since the weather here is effing COLD. I woke up this morning and it was 31 degrees! There was frost on the ground! My California blood is not taking this very well. I bought a winter coat that has several layers and it is still not warm enough for me. My co-workers are laughing at me. They are telling me that this is merely “outer shell” weather. It will only get colder. I saw someone in shorts the other day! These people are crazy. Crazy I tell you! Because it is freaking cold outside.
Here is my progress on the Starburst Shawl, if your wondering. The lacy leaf kerchief shawl, or whatever I was calling it, has met it’s demise. Taken a trip to the ‘ole frog pond. And is now being used for this shawl.
6 comments November 9th, 2005