It’s part of a sock

I’ve been working on my sock today. I got the heel turned and the decreases done on the instep. Blah blah blah…here it is!

It’s kinda a bad angle from the back. But you can kinda see the instep and heel right??? Just say yes!

Oh here’s another thing I did:

I dyed Nathan’s newborn diapers! They were SO boring…just white…blah! Now they are super cute. I used Dylon dye from Hobby Lobby. The colors are called turquoise and lime. I wish I had left the prefold diapers in the dye a little longer cuz they are lighter than I’d like. BUT the Sandy’s fitteds turned out almost perfect! Can’t wait to put them on my little pooper!

This sock rocks!

Here’s what I’ve been working on lately:

It’s the Monkey sock from knitty.com. I’m using Socks That Rock yarn (forgot the colorway).  You may remember this yarn from a sock project abandon long ago! I much prefer the direction this yarn is going now. This is also my first lace project. The pattern repeats are pretty simple. Hopefully I’ll have a sock by the end of the week! Maybe even 2 socks by the end of next month! haha

Some people asked about the pattern I used for the wrap wool soaker from the last post. Find it here. It’s free!!!!

A new sock

K. Remember how I was making these socks for Socktoberfest? Well I got tired of them and got some new sock yarn. I finally got my new size 1 circular needles in the mail to begin making the socks and wouldn’t you know it – there’s only 3 days left in socktoberfest. So I’ve decided to make November Sockemberfest! I know that’s not quite as catchy as Socktoberfest, but HEY I’m making my socks in November. So there you go.

The all important progress picture:

That’s 2 toes on 2 circular needles. I’m using these instructions for the toe and then I’ll probably use Wendy’s Generic Toe-up Pattern for the rest of the sock.

Socks, cont.

Stop the presses!!! It’s a sock update!

For your review:

A really bad picture of the sock *after* the heel turn.

And an even worse picture of the said “turned heel.” Hey! I think I’ll have a pair of socks in no time… well ok it’s gonna take me a while, but HELLO! I’m knitting a sock here people!

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And now for something to keep you stampers happy! An Artist Trading Card I made for an upcoming SCS ATC swap. It’s SU! demos only, but if you’re a demo I hope you’ll consider joining. It’s FUN! The swap is to make one card using your fav technique and the other is using your fav stamp set. I joined both! This ATC features my fav technique – masking! (and one of my fav stamp sets…just cuz.)

• Stamp Set: Natural Beauty
• Ink: Basic Brown, Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Gold Encore
• Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss, Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold
• Accessories: Blender Pens, Hodgepodge Hardware, Ivory Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, Hole Punch
• Technique: Masking (Beginner), Watercoloring with ink and blender pens (Easy)

Sock Post

Here’s somesock progress: I’ve got the heel flap done.

The sock atop some prime pickin’ cotton! It’s cotton season in west TN.

And here’s a close up for those of you that are double checking my work:

The flap is kind of rolled up, but you get the point.

And to contrast the close up here is a far away shot:

Can you spot the sock? heh heh

Check back later cuz I’ve been doing some stampin’ too!

My Socktoberfest socks are done!

Ok so that was a lie. I am totally ready to have a hand knit pair of socks! Here’s what I’ve got so far:

There’s the top. Wow! 3 needles. Yeah I know what you’re saying: “This progress picture sucks!”

So here’s a close up of the first cable row:

Ok I know what you are saying about this picture: “Man you’ve really got a long way to go!”

Hey quit giving me such a hard time…it’s my 1st pair!

And in the spirit of hoping I can actually finish this pair of socks, I bought some new sock yarn! See I am becoming a real knitter. Check it out here. I got the colorway 7710, which is purple and gray. I’m so psyched!

So I’m getting ready for the 2nd cable row and of course, I’ve lost my cable needle. Grrr….

Socktoberfest 2006!!!

Allrighty. I’ll be knitting my 1st pair of socks for Socktoberfest. Here’s my cast on…ok it’s my 3rd cast on . I’m about ready to pull my hair out with this double-pointed-needle-kitting-in-the-round business. If I finish this project, then I will officially consider myself a “real” knitter.

I’m knitting the Cable footies in the One Skein Book. Hope they turn out ok (crosses fingers).

And here’s what Maggie Mae has been up to:

…that’s what “keeping Daddy’s chair warm” looks like. She’s waiting for him to get home from work…yes you should pitty her.