socks

holy-hallo-stripes!
Finished | Knitting

holy-hallo-stripes!

Finally making socks out of the yarn from Sock Summit 2011! Found this pattern/recipe on Just One More Row’s stripey sock threads. Used my normal JMCO + Cat Bordhi toe, 2 at a time on 2 circs. Learned the Sweet Tomato heel. Bound off with a picot bind off. Submitted to Knitabulls stripey sock knitalong

Beach Bday Socks
Finished | Knitting

Beach Bday Socks

Started for knitting on my Bday extravaganza, which took us to the beach this year. They look like birthday cupcake colors! Knit during the drive AND on the beach with my toes in the sand. Did my standard toe, Judy’s magic cast on with 12 stitches; 2 at a time on 2 circs on my…

Blossom Rain
Finished | Knitting

Blossom Rain

Started for Madrona trip. 2.5mm needles were just too loose after completing the toe. Bought 2.25 Chiagaoo needles while there and started again. Much better! Adjusting the pattern to match my gauge and the yarn being slightly lighter. Plus, doing them toe-up. used TDTU heel from @KnittingRN, and started rib in center of the rows…