Yarn Used for Socks

I forgot to post the yarn that I used when I posted my photos. I used ShibuiKnits Sock. I loved the way that it knit up, but for some reason I used almost every single inch. I think I had about 6 inches left of each skein when I finished the socks, and that is definitely too close for comfort. If I use this yarn again I will definitely buy an extra skein.

Deb
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New KAL

Oooooo - a new KAL! Can't wait! (I promise to follow the directions more carefully on this one!)

Deb
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Photo Finish!

Here they are! Molly's CarefreeKAL Mystery Sock KAL

Cast On: August 28, 2009 Finished: September 19, 2009
























fancy instep, fancy heel & fancy toe Dream in Color Smooshy, colorway Giant Peach.

Luscious yarn, wonderful pattern, GREAT KAL!! Thanks Adrienne!

Cuddles and Hugs Baby Blanket 2

I did finish the second baby blanket. I so love this pattern and how it works up into these blankets. This photo even though taken outside the shade surprised me on how dark it showed up. But the colors are so true.

mystery sock and 52-week September update.

Hi, well I am soo behind! But, knitting hard! Here is the first sock for the KAL. I used Happy Feet on 2.25mm square needles. I love this pattern but I scream around row 7 to 10 of the leg pattern. I keep making it harder than it is (rather than trusting the pattern.) I thought the second was going to be the same but I am fighting this part. It will clear up in another few rows. Plus, I tried to knit at church today, WRONG thing to do. The President of Compassion Intl. spoke today and I cried all over my sock to speed the blocking process. But, I need to rip a row because I was not paying attention to what I was doing! I hope you all have a great day!

My sock is more of the correct color in the picture with my big calves (or one calf!)

Jody

52 week challenge for September

I finished "Gabriel's Wings" for my September 52 week challenge. I used two skeins of Knitpicks Risata sock yarn @196 yards each, and about the same amount of various patterned sock yarn, so my guess is about 700-800 yards altogether. I added a crochet border around the edges. Love how it came out!

I'm several days behind the front knitters.....

...but I am finished. The sock on the left is what I did when it did not occur to me that Adrienne is a genius. I know, I could (should?) have taken it to the frog pond, BUT every time I wear these socks, I will remember that over thinking things is not always the best solution. Don't worry, Adrienne, I'm not putting them up like this on Ravelry....I have a different shot for that.

Thanks for hosting such a fun and beautiful kal. I'm sure I'll be knitting these socks again in more colors.

I used Maizy in an old color called tan suede.

Later!

belated knit items to show you

these are in Mochi-+, a long gauntlet wrister, about 3/4 up arm [want to do a longer one] and a matching hat .
used the rainbow colorway for the hat and gauntlet.
LOL, any guesses on which came first, hat or gauntlet?

here's a 2nd hat, using two colorways - babyface and jungle. it's gauntlet is next and will go up to elbow i think.

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10 pairs!

wow! 10 pairs of socks finished so far! and i LOVE them all. of course, i may be a bit partial here, just saying.

who else is working on these? would love to see at least 20 more pairs posted by the end of the month. (or is that wishful thinking on my part? come on! you can do it!!!!!!) remember, the more pairs finished, the more prizes there will be!

The mystery is solved or finished.

I have finished my mystery socks. I used the fancy heel and toe.
Yarn: CPY Panda Wool
Needles: 2.5mm/#1.5
Color: Ultramarine that I won in Tour de Sox 2008.
Cast on: 8/21/2009
Finished 9/14/2009

3rd toe is the charm for mystery sock and September project

I frogged the previous toe(s) and Adrienne sent me star toe directions and NOW the socks fit me perfectly. I was swimming in them before. Next I will knit a pair with the correct length of the instep 4 row pattern. Even spending most of the time at the frog pond, I have still enjoyed knitting this lovely sock. I used Maizy by CPY in the "sea gray" color which is a light teal and lovely in person.
Great experience doing this mystery sock and I'm enjoying looking at all the finished projects using different yarns and colors.
When do we get to play again? :)

Mystery Socks!

Here's my pair of Mystery Socks! The yarn is Lion Brand LB 1878 in Claret, which I over-dyed with blue food coloring because I was tired of the original color. These have the plain heel and and the fancy instep.

Thanks for the great pattern! A KAL ended up being the motivation I needed to actually finish a pair of socks.

52-week september and mystery sock!

Hi, had to stop on the socks and do a dishcloth and scrubbie for my MIL's birthday. I used tulle cut into 1 inch strips and Peaches and Creme. The tulle is kind of rough to work with but after you use these for the first time you will be hooked and need to make your own for you. I know it is crochet but I have not found a pattern for a circle in knitting that I like (any ideas?) After both circles are done they are put together. My MIL loves them and they clean all of our pots without damaging them (plus they are machine washable.) I no longer buy sponges but make my own! So much cheaper and cuter too. Super fast project I will probably finish them in a day or so. I will add the yardage on the finished project. Then, back to the socks and a dishcloth set for my Aunt Judy who is moving soon.

Socks

I started these after frogging the first clue of the Mystery socks. Why, I don't know, but this pair had to become a pair of prayer socks. (Secret Prayer Sock Swap) The design is made by me and beside praying for my partner I also found comfort when I picked my knitting back up after the sudden passing of my pappa. A special pair they are...

I used CPY Panda Superwash Evening Blues (2 balls) and 350 meters in yardage went into this pair. Enough to make this count as my September project.

I'm a good girl, I am.....I'm done.

Okay, I'm still working on the mystery kal, but I do have a fo for September. This yarn is from the Sock Yarn Cinema Club, and I'm finally done with that pair of socks. (we're not going to discuss the # of wips I have, are we?)

As usual, my pictures don't match color wise. The first one was in the middle of the night when I got the *great* idea of taking a pic of the sock in progress with the part of the movie that inspired the yarn. Yep, I'm hopeless. The other one I took this evening on my daughter's feet. I used about 390 yards of yarn. It was a fun knit and kept me company for a few swim meets. Now it's time to make progress on what I'm calling Maizy's Mystery.

Two! Two mystery socks that don't fit! Ah ah ah!

Well I finished my mystery socks! They are too big, but since they are my first pair of socks, I forgive them. I think I will run some elastic through the cuff to help hold them up.

One is being (poorly) blocked on my ghetto hanger blocker, and the other is dry already. I'll probably pull the wet one in to shape more as it dries.

I used Knit Picks palette, and the colorway is "Orange". Real original, I know, but it works! The beads are size 6/0 Dyna-mites, square holed, silver lined, orange rainbow.

More Mystery Socks!

It is a dark, gloomy, rainy day here today so these aren't the greatest pictures, but I finished the mystery socks last night and couldn't wait to share them!


Pattern: It's a Mystery Sock KAL - adrienne fong
(with the "I'm so Jazzed" heel and the fancy instep)
Yarn: Tropical Peach Panda Cotton
Needles: US 2 circulars (magic loop)
Cast on: 8/21/09
Finished: 9/11/09
Yardage: 350 yards

These will also count as my September 52 week challenge entry.

-Cathy

Finished Mystery Sock

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I finished my Mystery sock last night at my knitting group meetup, and all the women loved it! (What's not to love, right?!)

I used Crystal Palace Maizy in the Deep Rose colorway.

Thanks, Adrienne, for a really great sock and a really fun KAL!

Cuddles and Hugs Baby Blanket

I was at the lys and saw this yarn. I fell for it as it was so pretty. The colors in the start picture are not very good. Well rotten for that matter. But, I wanted to play with this yarn so I decided to create a baby blanket. I used 3 skeins at 293 yards a skein. Took a few cast ons to figure out how many stitches to use.
I had a bit of yarn left over so made a hat to match. I so love this blanket. It is hard to capture the colors. Hat looks a bit funny as I used some yarn to attach it to the blanket. It is not loose threads laying on it. I am not a real fan of pom poms so I did an i-cord knot at the top.

Then here because the first one's colors did not show very well...I did what most knitters do???? I casted on a second blanket in another color.Yes Adrienne I am writing up the pattern. Should be ready before you knit a "PAIR" of socks.

alpaca slipper socks

I Just finished these Arwen slipper socks from Tabitha's Heart designs out of our friend's 8 ply alpaca and love them so much I'm going to knit another pair immediately so I won't be without them during the cold storm we're having now. I knit the heel on a smaller needle since my foot is so narrow and grafted the toe at 16 sts instead of 12 to fit my foot better. First sock knit with 2 very stiff circs. UGH. 2nd sock knit one needle size larger with KP options and magic loop. Pure joy. Wonderful slippers and a fast and easy knit. Christmas gift knitting to begin soon. :)