One down, one to go. I'm not crazy about the plain stockinette heel and over all the socks are a little too loose on the heel...but I'd rather make one more that is a little loose in the heel that think about ripping this one out...
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Monkey Socks
Started the monkey socks for a THIRD freaking time...I think it's going well thus far. I went up a needle size to a US2 and things are looking better.
However, I have a confession....I've only ever made one pair of socks cuff down with a gusset heel. I'm a little afraid of picking up the stitches.
However, I have a confession....I've only ever made one pair of socks cuff down with a gusset heel. I'm a little afraid of picking up the stitches.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Monkey Socks are pissing me off.....
First cast on was frogged when about 6 rows into the ribbing I got distracted and for whatever reason I started knitting in the wrong direction....
Cast on a second time and I'm into repeat two of the lace....and the sock looks too small and doesn't fit right over my heel and leg. And the yarn (Silky Sock) is twisting onto itself off the ball like crazy and it's annoying me.
Going to cast on tomorrow with a larger needle.
If something goes wrong after that, I'm ditching this pattern.
Cast on a second time and I'm into repeat two of the lace....and the sock looks too small and doesn't fit right over my heel and leg. And the yarn (Silky Sock) is twisting onto itself off the ball like crazy and it's annoying me.
Going to cast on tomorrow with a larger needle.
If something goes wrong after that, I'm ditching this pattern.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Sockotta Socks
Made for me
Toe Up Two at a Time/Magic Loop
Stockinette foot with ribbed cuff
Sockotta yarn using Addi US 1 40"
"Crazy Heels and Toes" toe up gusset heels
Toe Up Two at a Time/Magic Loop
Stockinette foot with ribbed cuff
Sockotta yarn using Addi US 1 40"
"Crazy Heels and Toes" toe up gusset heels
My visit with the alpacas today....
I stopped by my friend's farm, Almar Farm Alpacas, today to see the little girl that was born yesterday afternoon! That little fluff of white is Fleur and she was so sweet. The black alpaca is Gina, the white one on the right is Yolanda and she is the mom to Fleur. The white one in the background is pregnant and due in the next week or so.
I got to hold Fleur but those photos are on my friend's camera.
I also picked up a skein of yarn from their prize herdsire "Sir Prize" for my secret pal package.
I got to hold Fleur but those photos are on my friend's camera.
I also picked up a skein of yarn from their prize herdsire "Sir Prize" for my secret pal package.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Sockotta Socks
Yesterday I finally finished the gussets and turned the heels on these socks. I've had little time to knit lately and have been so anxious to finish these socks so that I can start a pair of Monkey socks. Since I'm on the "non-thinking" cuffs, I can get these finished in no time. I'm at the perfect spot in the project for working on them on the train on the way into work. Again, I love this Sockotta yarn!
Had a nice small beginner Toe-Up Sock class yesterday at YarnArts and everyone seemed to have a good time. I love teaching classes there and today I have part 1 of a Beginner's Knit Workshop.
Mystery Stole 3 will most likely get some attention this evening. Last week there was a tragic accident that involved a mistake that turned into a disaster when I tried to correct it. I wound up ripping out the first 15 rows of Clue 3.
Well, it's off to the shower and the farmer's market for me.
Had a nice small beginner Toe-Up Sock class yesterday at YarnArts and everyone seemed to have a good time. I love teaching classes there and today I have part 1 of a Beginner's Knit Workshop.
Mystery Stole 3 will most likely get some attention this evening. Last week there was a tragic accident that involved a mistake that turned into a disaster when I tried to correct it. I wound up ripping out the first 15 rows of Clue 3.
Well, it's off to the shower and the farmer's market for me.
Monday, August 06, 2007
SP 11 Questionnaire
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love alpaca and other natural fibers. I don't any "fun fur" or 100% acrylic.
I love alpaca and other natural fibers. I don't any "fun fur" or 100% acrylic.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
My addi's are in the baggies that they came in. Exciting 'eh?
My addi's are in the baggies that they came in. Exciting 'eh?
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've been knitting around 2 years and I taught myself for the most part. I would consider myself intermediate.
I've been knitting around 2 years and I taught myself for the most part. I would consider myself intermediate.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, but I'm not sure how to link it from here.
Yes, but I'm not sure how to link it from here.
5. What's your favorite scent?
I love earthy scents like patchouli, cedar, sage etc...
I love earthy scents like patchouli, cedar, sage etc...
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Not too much, though I am swayed by dark chocolate
Not too much, though I am swayed by dark chocolate
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I spin terribly, but have been practicing! I love to craft stuff like beaded jewelry, stamping, fun papers etc...
I spin terribly, but have been practicing! I love to craft stuff like beaded jewelry, stamping, fun papers etc...
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I love almost anything except Speed Metal and Hard Core Rap. I adore 80's New Wave and the Grateful Dead (what an interesting mix!)
I love almost anything except Speed Metal and Hard Core Rap. I adore 80's New Wave and the Grateful Dead (what an interesting mix!)
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Love most colors, don't like orange though.
Love most colors, don't like orange though.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married with dogs and cats.
Married with dogs and cats.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes.
Yes.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks and lace.
Socks and lace.
13. What are you knitting right now?
Mystery Stole 3 and some socks
Mystery Stole 3 and some socks
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Absolutely!
Absolutely!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Straight or circular depends on the project, same with the material.
Straight or circular depends on the project, same with the material.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, both.
Yes, both.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Gasp! I don't have any currently!
Gasp! I don't have any currently!
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween.
Halloween.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Vintage Fiestawarer
Vintage Fiestawarer
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I subscribe to Interweave Knits and any of the Barbara Walker books of stitch patterns are on my wish list.
I subscribe to Interweave Knits and any of the Barbara Walker books of stitch patterns are on my wish list.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Not that I can think of right now.
Not that I can think of right now.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
US woman's size 5.5
US woman's size 5.5
23. When is your birthday?
November
November
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
PixieM
PixieM
Monday, July 30, 2007
Blocking....
Whew, that was a ton of work but it appears that it was all worth it. Mystery Stole 2 is now officially completed and I can dedicate more time to Mystery Stole 3.
I had a small disaster last night on MS3 when I realized I was off by two stitches I tinked back two rows -- and promptly dropped 3 to 4 more stitches down a few more rows. I held my breath as I very carefully carried them back up to the needles. Yes, I can see were the accident occured, but there aren't any holes or glaring mistakes, so everything is good to go moving forward.
P.S. The blocking is being done on 12 foam sheets that I got in the craft department of Walmart last night. I was hoping to get some of the thicker snap together thick foam puzzle pieces but couldn't find them in the toy department and trying to find help in Walmart is a losing battle. These sheets will work for now, but they are really too thin.
I had a small disaster last night on MS3 when I realized I was off by two stitches I tinked back two rows -- and promptly dropped 3 to 4 more stitches down a few more rows. I held my breath as I very carefully carried them back up to the needles. Yes, I can see were the accident occured, but there aren't any holes or glaring mistakes, so everything is good to go moving forward.
P.S. The blocking is being done on 12 foam sheets that I got in the craft department of Walmart last night. I was hoping to get some of the thicker snap together thick foam puzzle pieces but couldn't find them in the toy department and trying to find help in Walmart is a losing battle. These sheets will work for now, but they are really too thin.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
WOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Ding, dong the witch is dead! Erhm, I mean, I finally finished 'Scheherazade' -- Mystery Stole 2. This week I will be *carefully, very carefully* and lightly blocking it before I share a finished photos. Knitting time will now be devoted to Mystery Stole 3.
Spent a nice afternoon knitting with old friends and made some new ones! Old friends so kindly whipped out a bottle of wine when I finished Scheherazade, which prevented me from getting any work done on MS3. Instead I did mindless knitting on the Sockotta socks.
Last night was the Stitch and Pitch game and we had a blast. I didn't knit and I didn't watch the ballgame, instead I did what I do best -- drink beer and socialize. :)
Spent a nice afternoon knitting with old friends and made some new ones! Old friends so kindly whipped out a bottle of wine when I finished Scheherazade, which prevented me from getting any work done on MS3. Instead I did mindless knitting on the Sockotta socks.
Last night was the Stitch and Pitch game and we had a blast. I didn't knit and I didn't watch the ballgame, instead I did what I do best -- drink beer and socialize. :)
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Sockotta Socks
Still slogging away at the second bit of edging on MS2. If I'd just sit down and work on it, I know it would be knocked out in about 2-3 hours. But I'm bored with it.
Started a new pair of socks last week at work, then set those aside as well. However, these socks are going to the Stitch 'n Pitch game at Coors Field today. I need to remember to take my notes with me so that I know when to start the gussets for the heels.
Started a new pair of socks last week at work, then set those aside as well. However, these socks are going to the Stitch 'n Pitch game at Coors Field today. I need to remember to take my notes with me so that I know when to start the gussets for the heels.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
1 edging down, 1 to go....
Whew....after a rough start yesterday that resulted in me ripping out two entire edging repeats of 28 rows each, I started and finish the first edging section today!!
Woot!
Just one more edge to complete and then I can block this baby.
Woot!
Just one more edge to complete and then I can block this baby.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
MS2 -- Look at the sidebar!
95%!
I'm on the first 1/2 of the edging and complete 1 repeat of the 7 repeats!
Still have no live batteries in the camera for photos, but check back tomorrow!
I'm on the first 1/2 of the edging and complete 1 repeat of the 7 repeats!
Still have no live batteries in the camera for photos, but check back tomorrow!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Quiet Sunday Knitting
Met up with two friends this afternoon to knit MS3. Well, Kati, knit on MS3. I was still working on Ms2 and Pat worked on an adorable bookmark. Speaking on MS2, this morning I finished up the first 1/2 of clue 5, got started on the second 1/2 and was thrilled that I was done with the clues - only to be devastated when I realized there was a small clue 6 to be completed BEFORE the edging....damn it.
I also got to try using a teeny weeny crochet hook for beading MS3 instead of dental floss. (Thank you, Kati for the lovely gift of said teeny weeny crochet hook.)
My sock yarn addiction also overtook me today and I got two new skeins -- I have more sock yarn than I know what to do with and most likely will continue to get more, only to have it sit in the big wooden chest which requires a very heavy basket of books on top to keep it closed. However, I am unable to cast on for a pair of socks until MS2 is complete.
My digital camera needs new batteries, hence the reason for no photos lately.
I also got to try using a teeny weeny crochet hook for beading MS3 instead of dental floss. (Thank you, Kati for the lovely gift of said teeny weeny crochet hook.)
My sock yarn addiction also overtook me today and I got two new skeins -- I have more sock yarn than I know what to do with and most likely will continue to get more, only to have it sit in the big wooden chest which requires a very heavy basket of books on top to keep it closed. However, I am unable to cast on for a pair of socks until MS2 is complete.
My digital camera needs new batteries, hence the reason for no photos lately.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Mystery Stole 3 - Clue 1
I'm just a few rows into Clue 2, however I am still working hard on getting MS2 finished so that I can dedicate myself to MS3.
This is just a quick dry block, very quick because the camera batteries died just after I snapped this photo.
This is just a quick dry block, very quick because the camera batteries died just after I snapped this photo.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Just Knitting Along...
Finished Clue 1 for MS3, started Clue 2.
Finished both sides of Clue 4 for MS2, and started the first half of Clue 5.
I really need to finish MS2 because I really want the US3 circular needles for MS3.
Finished both sides of Clue 4 for MS2, and started the first half of Clue 5.
I really need to finish MS2 because I really want the US3 circular needles for MS3.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Mystery Stole 3
Ok, so it's a crappy picture but as soon as I took it the camera batteries died.
The original plan was not to start this until Mystery Stole 2 was completed. However, I justified starting this because I've never worked with beads and starting now gave me the opportunity to ask questions during the knit-along.
Now the challenge will be to focus on MS2 when I *know* how much I like working with this Alpaca with a Twist Yarn. I also need to find a longer pair of needles for this project -- or be patient and wait until I am done with #2 so that I can use the US 3 needles that are on THAT project!
P.S. I have the *perfect* little bowl that I'm using to hold a couple of beads at a time for Mystery Stole 3 -- thank you Rebecca, my Secret Pal 10 spoiler!
The original plan was not to start this until Mystery Stole 2 was completed. However, I justified starting this because I've never worked with beads and starting now gave me the opportunity to ask questions during the knit-along.
Now the challenge will be to focus on MS2 when I *know* how much I like working with this Alpaca with a Twist Yarn. I also need to find a longer pair of needles for this project -- or be patient and wait until I am done with #2 so that I can use the US 3 needles that are on THAT project!
P.S. I have the *perfect* little bowl that I'm using to hold a couple of beads at a time for Mystery Stole 3 -- thank you Rebecca, my Secret Pal 10 spoiler!
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Mystery Stole 3 Swatches
Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist laceweight in Black
Needle:
* Top Swatch: Addi Turbo US 2
* Bottom Swatch: Clover Bamboo in US 4
I like the look of the top swatch the best, but the thought of knitting this entire stole with dull tipped, slipper Addi in a US 2 makes my head start to hurt.
I'd like to see the swatch on Clover US 3, but unfortunately, those needles still have (ugh) Mystery Stole 2 on them. (laugh). I am however now almost 1/2 way through the first 1/2 of Clue 4 on THAT project. (hum...I think I *might* have a small pair of Clover Bamboo circulars in a US 3.....I'll need to dig around in the knitting bag)
Each swatch does have two beads added in so that I could see how that process worked -- and let me tell you that not having the itty bitty crochet hook makes it a pain in the ass. I had to resort to using mint flavored dental tape. It does make the swatches smell good!
Needle:
* Top Swatch: Addi Turbo US 2
* Bottom Swatch: Clover Bamboo in US 4
I like the look of the top swatch the best, but the thought of knitting this entire stole with dull tipped, slipper Addi in a US 2 makes my head start to hurt.
I'd like to see the swatch on Clover US 3, but unfortunately, those needles still have (ugh) Mystery Stole 2 on them. (laugh). I am however now almost 1/2 way through the first 1/2 of Clue 4 on THAT project. (hum...I think I *might* have a small pair of Clover Bamboo circulars in a US 3.....I'll need to dig around in the knitting bag)
Each swatch does have two beads added in so that I could see how that process worked -- and let me tell you that not having the itty bitty crochet hook makes it a pain in the ass. I had to resort to using mint flavored dental tape. It does make the swatches smell good!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
5 Hour Baby Sweater #2
I recently got a part time job and I am replacing a girl who is having her first baby. She has been wonderful training me and this is my baby shower gift to her.
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