October 11/09

I have been really bad about updating my blog, have been busy knitting and reading other blogs and playing on Ravelry, so now I have to get busy and keep this blog up to date. So here are a few of my projects since my last post.

Roundabout Socks

These socks are knit in Arequipa Yarn. The picture turned out a bit dark, but the yarn color is pretty close to accurate. It is a deep purple yarn with blended dark pink & navy through it.

These are a Ladies size medium, knit on 2.25mm needles.

Moc Croc Socks

Completed these socks on April 11th, 2009 - This is a free pattern from www.knitpicks.com
It knits up fairly fast. I used one 32 inch Knit Picks circular needle in size 2.25mm, and the yarn is also from Knit Picks - Imagination Collection - Color Name is "Munchkin".

I really like the yarn and will buy other colorways to try. It is hand wash, but oh so soft.

Tidal Wave Pattern

Tidal Wave is one of my favorite patterns, it just looks good no matter what yarn you use. This pair is worked using Arequipa Yarn on 2.25 dpns in ladies size medium.

Winter Frost Socks - Without Beads

Here is a pair of socks just completed in my Winter Frost Socks Pattern (free on Ravelry). This one is done without beading, and is knit using Elann "Sock It To Me" yarn in Colour #44219.

Although the socks look more blue in this photo, the yarn is actually a lovely Teal. This pair took 344 yards, using 2.25 dpns.

Garter Stitch Rib Socks in Trekking XXL

Just finished these socks, 346 yards of yarn used, 6 inch cuffs, done on 4 dpns size 2.25. Colour #172 - Trekking XXL yarn.

I really love Trekking XXL yarns. The colours just sort of flow nicely in my opinion and it is great to work with. Alas, this was my last ball of Trekking XXL from my stash. I know it won't be long before more wonderful colours find their way to my house.

Bluebell Rib Socks

Just finished my Bluebell Rib Pattern Socks, knit using Paton's Stretch Yarn, and 2.25MM Dpns.
I liked this stretch yarn for these socks. It is a cotton blend. The Bluebell Rib is such an easy pattern repeat, it makes these a quick knit.

Wool Peddler's Shawl

Completed my Wood Peddler's Shawl today. This is a pattern from the Book - " Folk Shawls" by Cheryl Oberle. I used some yarn from my stash, and it took 421 yards. There are lots of nice shawls in this book and I plan to try a few more of them.

Mock Cable Wristers

These Wristers are knit using DGB Confetti 100 yarn in Colour #14.01. The Stitch Pattern is called Mock Cable, and it works really well for these and for socks. It is stretchy for comfort, and hugs the hand. These took 354 yards of yarn using 2.25 dpns, and are a Ladies size Medium.

Some completed projects for 2009

Socks of Hideousness - The pattern my have a funny name, but I love these socks and the pattern. I knit these using Knit Pick's Essential Multi - Blue Violet. - Completed Feb.21/09



Openwork Rib Socks - knit in Knit Pick's Essential - Grass - Completed Feb.6/09



Basic Socks knit in Online Hiking #969 - Completed Jan.31/09



Feather & Fan Scarf - in Noro Kuryeon Sock Yarn - (not my favorite yarn for sure) Completed Jan.23/09



Pink Socks - in Sisu Yarn, Size Medium - Completed Jan. 23/09

Now I am working on a Wool Peddler's Shawl and a pair of Wristers, which I hope to complete in February.

Free Sock Pattern - Winter Frost Socks

Click on Photo for a close up view:

I designed and posted a free sock pattern to www.ravelry.com it is called "Winter Frost Socks", so check it out and if you knit a pair, I would love to see a picture of your completed socks.

Here is a photo of the sock, which can be done with beads as shown, or without beads.

Go to www.ravelry.com - see link on the left sidebar. Where you will find a PDF to download.

2006 to 2008 - Knitting Completed

In an effort to clean up my blog, I have just shown photos of completed knitting projects up to the end of 2008. There are a few items missing from the photos, but most of things I completed are shown. So going forward, it is on to 2009, and new projects for a new year.