First finished sock!

by | Mar 6, 2006 | Knitting

I finished the first of my New England socks for the KOTR KAL yesterday! I changed a few things from the book — I prefer short socks, so only did 2 diamond repeats on the leg, not 4, and the lace ribbing on the back goes to just before starting the heel flap....

After the socks…

by | Feb 25, 2006 | Knitting

After I muddle my way through the rest of New England I’m considering starting the Master Knitters Program (as opposed to letting that red folder just sit with my knitting mags). I’ve ordered (and received) some Wool of the Andes for my swatches, so...

Stressful Knitting

by | Feb 21, 2006 | Knitting

So I’m merrily knitting away on the New England sock — really cranking — get the leg done (mind you, I like short socks, so I only did 2 diamond repeats), get the heel flap done, and start turning the heel. I’m following the instructions like a...

Flu and Knitting

by | Feb 13, 2006 | Knitting

I’ve been sick the past week and a half, really hit me last Friday. Before then I did finish My So Called Scarf…it will be going to one of my lucky friends who said she likes those colors…as soon as I take a pic or two! So, after dutifully waiting...

(pre) Stitches West

by | Feb 7, 2006 | Knitting

I’m going to go to Stitches West! and even better — one of my best friends Traci is now a knitter! so we’ll be going up on Saturday together to the Stitches West Market. I’ll be driving down (up?) early Friday morning (probably a 6 hour drive,...