catching up...
although i am not an official participant of the knitting olympics, the timing worked out in a way that i was able to cast on for a couple projects during the opening ceremonies. it felt really good to get some fresh projects on the needles.
first up is a pair of elfine's socks in lorna's laces somerset. i have never knit lace and i am in love with the way the colors and pattern are working together. the perfect spring socks.
these are my first toe up socks. i already know that i prefer the top down instead. increasing on the toes instead of decreasing doesn't create as neat of an edge for me (this is solely because i am a careless knitter). but i am still very happy with the way they are turning out. i should be able to try them on shortly and fingers crossed they fit!
next up is flora from knitty. i meant to make this ages ago, but i didn't have any wool cotton in my stash. i picked up a couple balls at my lys last week (on sale, although they forgot to ring it up at the sale price! boo!). this should be a quick knit.
and yes, the sun is shining in seattle, hallelujah!
and if you are wondering, the reason i got to cast on for new stuff is because i finally finished the month long pair of socks.
i gifted these to my mom. she always comments when i am knitting socks. she says "why waste your time on socks, they are so boring, why don't you knit something neater." so i am hoping that wearing handknit socks might change her mind (my mom is not a knitter). plus, she did like these socks and the colorway was a bit drab for me. i should mention they are cotton socks. that was the saddest part of giving them away, i love cotton socks!
and a quick thanks to all who bought the stitch markers. i couldn't believe the response. it really encouraged me to get to work on my little shop. but a shop needs inventory, so i spent several days last week creating a bunch of markers. the newest design was inspired by a trip to dairy queen! :)
my neopolitan soft-serve cones. cute huh? i'll have to share with you (next time, this post is getting long) my inspiration and fascination with all things miniature. it has a lot to do with a family vacation when i was very young in which i got very sick. i hadn't thought about it such a long time, but it reminded me why making stitch markers is actually kinda sentimental to me. anyhoo, that is a story for another time. i am headed out into the sunshine now, happy sunday!
first up is a pair of elfine's socks in lorna's laces somerset. i have never knit lace and i am in love with the way the colors and pattern are working together. the perfect spring socks.
these are my first toe up socks. i already know that i prefer the top down instead. increasing on the toes instead of decreasing doesn't create as neat of an edge for me (this is solely because i am a careless knitter). but i am still very happy with the way they are turning out. i should be able to try them on shortly and fingers crossed they fit!
next up is flora from knitty. i meant to make this ages ago, but i didn't have any wool cotton in my stash. i picked up a couple balls at my lys last week (on sale, although they forgot to ring it up at the sale price! boo!). this should be a quick knit.
and yes, the sun is shining in seattle, hallelujah!
and if you are wondering, the reason i got to cast on for new stuff is because i finally finished the month long pair of socks.
i gifted these to my mom. she always comments when i am knitting socks. she says "why waste your time on socks, they are so boring, why don't you knit something neater." so i am hoping that wearing handknit socks might change her mind (my mom is not a knitter). plus, she did like these socks and the colorway was a bit drab for me. i should mention they are cotton socks. that was the saddest part of giving them away, i love cotton socks!
and a quick thanks to all who bought the stitch markers. i couldn't believe the response. it really encouraged me to get to work on my little shop. but a shop needs inventory, so i spent several days last week creating a bunch of markers. the newest design was inspired by a trip to dairy queen! :)
my neopolitan soft-serve cones. cute huh? i'll have to share with you (next time, this post is getting long) my inspiration and fascination with all things miniature. it has a lot to do with a family vacation when i was very young in which i got very sick. i hadn't thought about it such a long time, but it reminded me why making stitch markers is actually kinda sentimental to me. anyhoo, that is a story for another time. i am headed out into the sunshine now, happy sunday!
16 Comments:
Those elfin socks look gorgeous. I am going to have to learn to do socks - I am a straight needle knitter only and havent' been willing to take the time to learn double pointed or circular. Your new projects look gorgeous. You are certainly being more productive than me recently. Hope you enjoyed the sunshine!
Elfine look quite lovely! I've never tried toe-up socks, but it seems more fiddly to me.
Oooh, my heart skips a beat when I see you've posted! I'm in Vancouver, so I can relate to the weather you've been experiencing. Yea, sun! I've been wondering about the toe up method... hmm, you've given me food for thought. Speaking of food, the cones are adorable. So are the lace socks... really pretty! Good luck with the shop,bravo for you.
Love the elphine sock. Those colors are beautiful.
Love the elphine socks, can't wait to see the whole pair!
Your stitch markers are absolutely precious. They are going to sell like hotcakes.
The Somerset yarn is gorgous. Worthy of that fantasic pattern.
Amy
Your yarn choices for the Elfine socks and Flora are beautiful.
I think that it's about time I learn to knit some socks.
I can't wait to get the stitch markers I ordered from you. Please do keep showing us your new designs.
HI! I saw your socks, and since you said you don't like knitting them toe up, I thought I'd point you to my pattern for very similar socks, but top down. They are here - http://scknitting.com/spring2005/leaf-lace-socks.html
regards
celia
I cannot get over your ice cream cone stitch markers! They are so cute! Not to mention that awesome pair of socks that you finished!
OK, this is why I include your blog on the side bar of my own blog-I love everything you make. The elfine socks are so very cool-thanks for sharing the link to the pattern-I can't wait to start a pair for me! Also, the little stitch markers are fabulous! You are a very cool chica!
aww, the dq cones! the chocolate one one looks just like the real thing (the others do too but the chocolate one looks like the dq cone with the chocolate shell and the little curl at the top)
These are too adorable and yummy. I would really like some. When are you going to set up your shop?
Happy Knitting
Wow, I see those colors and I think spring! And such fantastic lighting in your place. I can't wait to see your finished flora - what a snazzy accessory.
The pink sock is so pretty! Looks hard though!
The green ones came out so cute!
pretty pretty makes me want to start elfine... will resist. But keeping my eyes open for pretty yarn :)
Oh...my...gawd! (of course you have to say that like Janice from Friends:) I got your package yesterday and I was blown away! First things first, let me say that your Elfin sock is beautiful! I love that colorway...how have I not seen it before?! Back to the thank you, I love each little detail. Thanks for your thoughtfulness!! I'll be in touch about getting some more of that fun stationary!! Too cute! I'm sending a little something your way, so be watching for it!!!
p.s...I'm dying to know what you thought about Sunday's episode of Dr. McDreamy...I mean Grey's Anatomy. Don't you think that Dr. Shepherd is kind of stringing both girls along? I think that man needs to make a decision!! I can't wait for next week!!
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