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Bunny Love

Posted in Bunny, FO's, project photos, Socks, summer of socks 2008, Travel on August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Just in the nick of time, I finished the final pair of socks for the Summer of Socks 2008. I actually cast on for these on the drive home from Seattle and finished them this morning.

 

Bunny Socks

Bunny Socks

 

Yarn: Original Duet Sock bought at A Swell Yarn Shop in Seattle (Oops colorway)

Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)

Pattern: Toe Up Ribbed Sock based on Amy Swenson’s Generic Toe Up Socks. (Cast on 48 stitches and worked in 2×2 rib) to fit my 6 yr old who has size 12 feet.

I loved knitting these socks for several reasons. My Bunny hates when I sit with her and knit. So, I try to knit things for her. And, this yarn was so super soft, smooshy, and brightly colored that I know the recipient will absolutely love it.

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Flashing the Stashing

Posted in Bunny, lace, new projects, new yarn, project photos, Socks, summer of socks 2008, Travel, yarn stuffs on August 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »

So, I figured that I would flash some of the Duet and other yarns that I got whilst in Seattle in a pathetic attempt to distract you from the fact that I still haven’t taken any photos of the car.

 

Duet Skinny in Jade pool

Duet Skinny in Jade pool

 

See, TG has taken the car and parked it in the garage. Turns out there are still a number of things that have to be done before the car can be registered and driven.

 

Hazelknits sock in Chuckanut Drive Colorway

Hazelknits sock in Chuckanut Drive Colorway

 

 

So, a distraction is needed.

 

Fly Designs Lace Wing Sock in Teal

Fly Designs Lace Wing Sock in Teal

 

Speaking of distraction, how about these socks huh? They were started on day one of the two day drive home from Seattle and were nearly finished before we got home. Turns out, dk sock yarn knits up wicked fast, especially if the intended recipient has itty bitty kid feets.

Duet Sock in Oops

Duet Sock in Oops

If you are wondering why there are no pictures of the infamous YOL project that I said I was taking with me a few posts ago, I confess, it’s off a stitch right now. The lace will return shortly. Hopefully.

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Nothing Can Stop Me Now

Posted in FO's, lace, project photos, Socks, summer of socks 2008, Travel on August 15, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I finished the third of my five projects for Ravelympics and I am feeling good about my chances of being finished all five in time.

 

Conjoined Feets

Conjoined Feets

 

Yarn: Conjoined Creations Flat Feet (Bought from Woolgirl)

Pattern: Embossed Leaves by Mona Schmidt from Interweave Knits

Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm)

Started: May 16, 2008

Finished: August 14, 2008

 

I also cast on for the second sock of my fourth Ravelympics projects.

 

Bubbly Toes

Bubbly Toes

 

This is a pattern that I designed for Make One Yarn Studio for their sock club this year. I am knitting it out of some Lorna’s Laces in Black Purl and Louet Gems in a grey color (I lost the band for this yarn).

 I should be finished by the end of the weekend.

 

Next week, we are flying to Seattle for pleasure, not business. This means hours of free knitting time. I intend to work on this…

 

Pheonix Rising

Pheonix Rising

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Madness

Posted in new yarn, project photos, Socks, summer of socks 2008 on July 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Last night I gave in to the madness and signed up for the Ravelympics and The Goddess of Lace’s sock swap. I know, I know. This is clearly too much. I may not be to blame however, as I am still riding the euphoria that is Rhinebeck. Ack.

So, I have decided that the best idea is to get all my WIP’s sorted through Ravelympics. Of course, we all know how this has gone in the past. A little something like this and this. Seems as though I never really get them all off the needles.

On another note, I cast on for the second Cleopatra Stocking.

 

 

I then cast on for the second Embossed Leaves sock.

 

 

And I scored some of the yummiest limited edition yarn I have ever seen. One of a kind folks. Thanks Fiber Queen.

 

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Birthday Girl Bounce

Posted in baby stuff, birthday, Bunny, FO's, Monkey, project photos, Socks, Socks that Rock, summer of socks 2008 on July 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Someone had a birthday today. Two someones actually.

We had a Mega Bounce House.

 

 

We had presents.

 

 

And we had cake.

 

 

Good fun was had by all.

In other news, I finished the first Cleopatra Stocking.

 

SOS 2008 - Cleopatra Stocking

 

Are you wondering what the white tail is sticking out? That’s a lifeline that I inserted into the sock when I strayed from the pattern. I wanted to be sure that I could quickly erase my modification to the back of the sock if it wasn’t looking like it fit with the rest of the sock. Luckily I love it. Hopefully I will be able to duplicate it when I cast on for the second sock.

 

I am also working on a set of Embossed Leaves socks.

 

Embossed Leaves Socks - Pair #2

Embossed Leaves Socks - Pair #2

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Is it Tuesday Again?

Posted in new yarn, project photos, Socks that Rock, summer of socks 2008, yarn stuffs on July 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »

I have been on the fence lately about lace knitting. I keep buying lace yarn, because I want so much to be a lace knitter. However, I am forced to face the fact that my lace knitting spends more time in the time out basket than in my hands. Oh well, I shall persevere.

As a matter of fact, this came in the mail today. Cashmere. Pretty.

 

 

I would have liked to show the subtle variations in the teal blue. The spectrum of the skein is fantastic. It ranges from greenish seas to deep ocean blue. However, given the quality of light when I come home from work and the sun is setting, it’s hard to take a decent photo. You will just have to take my word for it. And soft? Forgetaboutit.

I also turned the heel on my first Cleopatra Stocking. This is a tricksy pattern as there are no photos of the back of the sock in the pattern. I suppose I will just have to improvise.

 

 

 

p.s. I miss Tuesday night knit circle. I promise to get out next week…

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