Knitting mix
KatieNot to be outdone by all of Laura's knitting, I wanted to share a couple projects I have been working on. First up, a pair of socks that I planned to knit over our Christmas trip. Funny how 10-hour car drives improve my knitting efficiency! I bought the beautiful Madeline Tosh sock at Magpie Yarn, it's Tomato colorway and it glows, a rich red-orange. The well-written free pattern is Jane's Hedgerow socks. I like the way the pattern continues down the heel.
Now I am back to real life with alluring new yarn and projects around the house so the second sock is not as quick to knit. If I start talking about big new projects, please remind me of this second sock! I am forcing myself to bring the second sock to my weekly knitting group so I will at least keep chipping away on it.
Next, a quick and fun project. Michael's family has always had a dauchsaund dog around and I wanted to knit a little something for his parents for Christmas. I bought Cheezombie's pattern for a "Weiner Dog." Kahra is a gifted designer, it was fun to follow along and knit the well-written and super-clear pattern.
Plus, isn't he so sweet?! I want to knit a little collar and leash too. I also bought patterns for her slug and crab. Now that I knitted up the little dog I am more motivated to whip out some other creatures.
Lastly, I am working on a new free felted design for my house, here's a sneak peek, can you guess what it is going to be? Michael was teasing me and said it looks like I am making a coconut bra. It's not that, promise!
Reader Comments (5)
If it were a coconut bra, I would be really curious about your unique anatomy, LOL! Oh, and socks are one of my favorite things to knit, and my ABSOLUTE favorite to wear! I've started keeping a sock project in the kitchen because I spend a lot of time in there waiting for the baby to finish eating. That way I will be sure to finish the second sock in no time! If there is one place you "hate to wait", maybe you could stash a sock project there?
Katie, the sock is beautiful! I love the yarn and the pattern! I can't wait to see it all finished up and see it in person at stitching!
Melanie- I guess you are right about that, I should have specified that he made that comment when I was knitting the first one. It's a great idea to keep a sock project around, I think I am going to work it while we do homeschool lessons, that way I am available but sill working on something besides hovering over my 9 year old.
Michelle-I am glad you like it! I am really pleased with it so far. Hope to see you soon!
Thanks Michelle, I know that bringing it to stitching will keep me accountable!
OMGosh I HAVE to get this pattern!!!!
Thanks, yours looks great! For all of those weiner dog owners/lovers out there!
Vicki