Handwork and The Craft

Working on a New Plan to Boost My Knitting Skills.

So, here's the new plan: knit the first sock of a bunch of pairs.Then, when I finish the last of six single socks, start over from the beginning and repeat. Just trying to experiment with lots of different socks, different techniques, and hopefully a range of new patterns. These are the first two, hope to add more soon.

Sweater for Salvatore When He Arrives

Working frantically to finish up this baby sweater before the new grandchild arrives! Mr Yee Yee, my bear oversees the work and regularly encourages me to keep going.....just one more row! 

 

Working sleeves, finally!

And....it's finished! Just in time too, though it may be a month or two before it properly fits him. 

 

 

Mixing and Matching Single Socks

I decided for the heck of it, after faithfully finishing one pair of socks before knitting the next, to just knit a few singles and see how that might inform my efficiency. It was fun to be sure and for a while I was wearing all kinds of mix and matched pairs until I finally finished the second sock...

Wash Day For Socks

I didn't realize until I put some recently washed and almost dried socks together on a chair how much I love a simple sock pattern and a complicated yarn! Many thanks to all the indie dyers who do such beautiful work. 

Left to right: Alegrita Orquidea (Manos del Uruguay), Phydeaux Designs (Pumpkin Spice), Emjay Bailey, Peachy Keen, Silkworm Studios, Midnight Mermaid, Alegria Antigua Color 9944, Emjay Bailey, JOMA yarns, Cherry Bomb, Everyday Yarn Works, Jungle Sunset. 

Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound On My Feet

I must say, I really enjoyed knitting these socks from Lollipop Yarns When I see a new skein on their website, I have to be quick to buy ut as they sell out in seconds it seems! I was so happy to have these on my feet for the new year, along with a wee dram of Bowmore Scotch.