Any Guesses?

Did you figure out the problem here?

Note the very small amount of yarn not yet knit.

Yup. Ran out of yarn before the first sock was complete. Wasn't even half way through the foot! There was definitely enough yarn in the hank. In a moment of shining brilliance, I split the hank into two balls instead of one large one. Maybe measuring yarn after 11 pm and two glasses of wine is not a good idea?

So, I have made some progress on the Embossed Leaves socks (dark green). Used a Russian Join to splice in yarn so I could finish the toe. Good tutorial here. The Sleeping Dragon yarn is superwash. Consequently, I am a little worried that the join may fray. Only a good wash will tell.

The other sock (light green) is The Betweener from Socks, The Basics by Jaye Quadrozzi, knit in Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK. These are soooo soft. Definitely a bed sock, not something I would wear in shoes on a daily basis. But very comfy!

Before you ask, I am upside down (feet straight in the air) on the couch. This is to get a shot that doesn't make my legs look like 100 year old tree trunks. Heaven knows the legs look that old because of how dry they are. Why complicate things more by adding fat, I mean water retention, to the mix? My thought was maybe gravity would help pull all the fat, I mean water retention, away from the ankles. Allowing you to focus only on the bark I have for skin or the socks. You choose.

If you want some new ideas, check out the Winter 2006 Preview of Interweave Knits. I am in love with the Equestrian Blazer. If there is hope of finding yarn already in my stash, the blazer may get knit before the wrap.

Something's Clearly Wrong

Can you figure it out?



Go on. Take a guess. I'll post the answer in a few days.

Progress . . .

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Well, here is the progress on my Embossed Leaves Socks. See how quick this is moving along? What do you think of the cuff? It is rather large. Not sure if I want to make it smaller and add an additional repeat or leave as is. I am knitting these on US2 bamboo dpn's. So far, the size is ok, but my hand knit socks always end up with a loose toe. Now, when I was younger that might sound interesting in a weird-o kind of way. But today, I just want the socks to fit properly. Only time will tell. Maybe a couple of decreases in the side purl stitches? This would decrease the total stitch count by, um, two whole stitches. Not sure that would make much difference. Hmmmmmm.

*Photo Removed* On to another progress shot. Our model is wearing my third pair of fetching wrist warmers. Sorry about the blurry photo, Little Man was not a willing participant in the shoot. I can't say enough about this pattern. It knits up quick. All have been intended as gifts. I admit to keeping the cashmere set. My picot bind-off seems "frillier" (is that a word?) than the pattern photo. So, I prefer not to drive in them. But they are great for soccer games! This pair is knitted with Debbie Bliss' Merino DK in a Wedgewood Blue. I purchased it here. If you are in Kalamazoo, MI this is a good place to stop. Large selection of yarn/supplies and very helpful ladies.

An additional reminder here. . .

Raking in the Leaves

I have been working hard in the yard raking leaves. Even in the snow! This week it's going to be in the high 50's, so this project is my first priority.

Must. Set. Yarn. Down. Eeeeek!

I have also raked in a different type of leaf. I love the design of these socks. Just for the record, they are Embossed Leaves Socks by Mona Schmidt. Pattern is found in Interweave Knits, Winter 2005. They knit up fast with just enough variety to keep you interest. Easy to memorize repeats make them a suitable travel/communiting project. But what I really love is how they feel on your feet. The wool is warm, but the lace allows for air circulation around the piggies. Heaven, I tell you, Heaven. Soccer Chica has a pair in hot pink that I made a month or so ago. Now if she will wear them for comfort, you know they must be. A 14 year old girl wears nothing for comfort. Getting ready to cast on another pair in Sleeping Dragon's Mossy Frog Colorway. The greens are so yummy and will remind me of spring during the cold winter.

Off rake more leaves . . . 6 bags done, 100's more to go.