I Finished Some Things

I find that the longer I wait to post, the more things I have to share with you! Nice, huh? I also find that when I don’t photograph things I have finished like, oh, let’s just say my Twisted Tweed Socks, it’s more difficult to share with you. Me and digital cameras? Not getting along so well lately.

Twisted Tweed Socks (with old photo!)

Pretend there are two of these

Pattern: Twisted Tweed Socks

Yarn: Lorna’s Laces in the Bittersweet colorway

Needles: US Size 0

Note: I like the finished product, but I don’t think I enjoyed slipping stitches purl-wise. Then again, I really dragged these suckers out so perhaps I would have enjoyed the second sock more if I had picked up the pace a bit, you know? First time working with Lorna’s Laces.

Palindrome Scarf

Fluffy Goodness

Pattern: Palindrome Scarf

Yarn: Handspun Llama from a very nice woman (I will update later with actual name of her company)

Needles: Oh….um….maybe US 4s? 6s? 4s. I think.

Notes: I love that this cable pattern is reversible! Love it! And I hope this is the last scarf I have to make for a long time! Bo-ring! I didn’t actually measure the scarf, I just knit until I ran out of yarn, but it’s long enough to wrap around your neck but not by much. More like a mini-scarf. The yarn is delicious and the color is outstanding. This pattern would be great for a cowl.

1st Summer of Socks FO!

Summer of Socks Kick Off!

Stitches in all their glory

Heel Shot

Pattern: Charades

Yarn: Socks that Rock Flower Power

Needles: US Size 0

Notes: Love the pattern, love the yarn, but I could have picked a better combination. Perhaps something less variegated? Nevermind, I love these. And I think the pattern’s subtitle of “heroin. peppermint flavored heroin.” was right on!

Phew! That feels like a lot of reporting! I’ve been inspired by the Summer of Socks project and am motivated by my weekly knitting group to keep on top of my projects. This is fantastic as I can be a bit of a knitting slacker. Next up is the Ironwork socks!!! Hot damn, they are pretty. I hope I can actually complete a pair.

Eh….that’s all I have people. Nothing too exciting going on here besides some swimming in the lake and berry picking. If I was getting along with the digital camera maybe I could turn berry picking into a sweet story like Lolly did, but nope, we’re fighting at the moment. So instead I’ll be attempting to keep up with my summer training for the women’s triathlon and balance that out with eating a significant amount of ice cream. I hope you are doing the same. word.