October 27, 2005
Toetally Hip
In honor of Socktoberfest...
I'd like to see everyone's pair of show off shoes
I think we all agree...
Handknitted Socks need show off shoes.
This pair is my personal Holy Grail of Shooz...
Plain Mary Jane Doc Martens.
Perfect for showing off socks.
I showed You --- Now You show me!
(Yah, I'm a Missouri Gal, Can you tell?)
Since the dawn of time, I've been struggling with the method known as toe-up.
I've attempted this for every sock I've knit except for my lovely retro ribs.
To say I'd been thwarted, would be an understatement.
I have cussed, stamped my sockless feet and researched all the different ways to achieve said toe-up sock.
...until now...
I did it.
Hold on to your Butts, this is amazing stuff.
Here is my latest and greatest sock. My first toe-up sock ever.
yay me! Go H, Go H!
Since it's a confession day...
Let me show you how I never say no to myself.
HipChicksKnit.com
I like this assumption...
To wear this shirt - one must feel like a Hip Chick who Knits.
Do Hip Chicks Knit?
Oh yes, we do.
To the point of obsession.
October 25, 2005
Fa-Fa-Finally...
Listed In Order of Importance...
Please note the following items have been crossed off the list!
My Socktoberfest Socks COMPLETE!
My Midterm Exam. YAY!
October 18, 2005
kalamata
I've been working on my sock...see?
Oh Sock, Thou art my faithful companion.
I'm also going to show you a pic of FBS blocking...
Because here at Chez P'Stikz...we admit when we've flubbed.
Can you believe I have to repair and reblock it again?
Because it is so small, I either tugged on it too hard or I dropped a YO and it just unravelled.
I'm just plum tuckered when it comes to lace.
The BOTTOM IS MANGLED!!!!
I must have dropped a YO because I have to rip back a few rows.
But for now it sits on needles waiting for a repair.
Wahhh!
Now on the Wire...Better and brighter news...
I began KALAMATA!
I bought the Laines Du Nord Dolly Maxi from Elann when they first offered it.
Here is the back.
I only have about 3 more inches and then I begin the sleeves!
(at one time of course!)
New Yarn in Review
Dolly Maxi Specs:
Manu: Laines Du Nord (Italy)
100% superwash merino wool
Recommended Needle: US8
Yardage:95
Dolly Maxi is very close to Aurora 8.
It does not have the best twist...
It gets a bit splitty.
It does have remarkable give and knits up beautiful.
Once you get the feel for how it likes to be handled...it performs beautifully.
It makes a thick, spongey, yet drapey fabric.
I have to say it is so damned refreshing to knit with size 8 needles. It goes so quickly...and I love the thought of FINALLY knitting myself a black sweater.
I wear mean green all the time...like today.
:) With my new red hair! woo!
Keep Rockin' the Socktoberfest and knit on knitters!
October 11, 2005
Rockin Sockin Socktober
I had the weekend to finish my favorite socks ever!
I made them too small to give away...yeah, yeah that's it.
These I am giving for Xmas...
Yarn:Opal Sock
Needle:Crystal Palace Bamboo Size 2s
Pattern:Beginners Midweight Sock from Knitting Pure and Simple
Here is the current TwinRib Sock #1 - the one I've decided is for Meeeeee...
One of our many local LYS had a sale...So off I met Lauren and Donna for a little browsing at All About Yarn
The sock yarn was on sale! Swizzle Sock Yarn - We're talking over 400 yards for less than $7.00! I did get one skein of that and 2 others...just for reserves. Hee.
Didn't I just say I was done with buying yarn?
Yeah. Now I really mean it.
This picture really highlights my resolve.
REALLY shows it.
Socktober is a serious thing, dammit.
Look at how Lauren caught Donna, Her daughter Abby and I in serious sock contemplation! (Foto courtesy of Lauren - Thanx!)
My Koigu pooled a bit and I was showing her...
Koigu, really dammed sloppy.
Not a fan of pooling.
So next up - I will have a blocking FBS...cause it can't just be about socks.
Until then!
October 03, 2005
A Yarn from Stitches East...
A Veritable Feast for the Fiber Aficionado...
Stitches East 2005 Yarn Haul...
Free Yarn...
Seriously. This yarn was free. Perhaps it was due to the vibrant color.
My Boyo LOVES yellow...and had requested a new snowboarding beanie.
All that yardage for the low, low price of $0.00!
Half Pi Shawl pattern from Rosie's Yarn Cellar
2 skeins of Zephyr laceweight in Basil
This is from Hunt Valley Cashmere...
Sooo Fabulous, I can't describe how fabulous it is...
It's a simple almost basketweave scarf pattern...very simple but elegant!
I took a break from shopping long enough to stalkarazzi one of my favorite authors and bloggers... Ms. Pearl-McPhee
I kept passing the Green Mountain Spinnery booth...
I became velcro...their lush yarn and cute patterns just stuck to me...
I actually modeled their version...and bought the yarn for it...
I just love that look with the crisp white shirt underneath...
With Doc Martens of course!
This would be so awesome to wrap up in...
Mountain Colors Bearfoot...Perhaps a mini-clapotee?
Wild Raspberry
I don't know if I will be able to knit this up...I'm really just content to rub it on my cheek and exclaim over the colors. I do so love it!
Tess...
I must say a few words about Tess Designer Yarns.
I emailed them about a week before I went to Stitches.
I explained that I'd bought some Ribbon yarn at MD S&W and I had buyers remorse.
They emailed me back (like in 5 minutes) and assured me I could bring it back to Stitches for an exchange.
Look what I got instead of the ribbon yarn...
More sock patterns...
All of these festivals have the neatest needles, gadgets and gizmos to make your knitting life a bit easier.
Just what you need when your dogs are tired from all the yarn shopping!
Share a smoothie with your fellow knitter and rummage through your treasures!!
I hope you enjoyed viewing the loot...
I'm pretty much good to go until Sheep & Wool next year.
Or so I'm told!
I've finished my opal socks, and begun a new pair...
Koigu with a Twin rib with US1s.
Oh, it's so very.
I'm accepting the diagnosis... I'm addicted to sock knitting.
Ha! I'm also on row 3 of the FBS edging...Victory is upon us!