I have been such a polygamous knitter lately, it's kind of driving me nuts because I haven't finished anything! I should add, while I usually have several projects going at the same time, this feels a little out of control. eep!
Dad's socks have been receiving more knitting time. They won't be finished in time for Father's Day, but I think I will give them to him anyway. I really want him to try them on so I know how much longer to knit them.
Look at the cute Belgian waffle stitch marker I received from Brie!! Cute stitch markers definitely help motivate me in that sea of navy blue :)
I also have been knitting on Sue's socks. I think I was still on the leg the last time I posted about them. I have turned the heels on both and have knit a little bit of feet :)
An eye of partridge heel is still the prettiest, in my opinion!!
I finished one hiking sock! Even though they are short, they are sure taking a long time to knit ;) The cuff and the leg are both one inch long, and then I started the heel flap. The yarn is Patons Kroy but doesn't it look like handspun?
In my polygamist state, I cast on a new sock. It's Sunday Swing by Kristel Nyberg in Juno Fibre Arts Buffy Sock, colorway Lilac Pool. This is a BFL yarn and super squishy! One thing I have noticed about knitting with BFL (the other time I knit with BFL was with the String Theory Christmas socks) is that while it stretches very well, it doesn't really sproing back, know what I mean? I started this sock 64 stitches on 2.25 mm needles, which is my usual method, but they were too loose. I started over, 64 stitches on 2.00 mm needles and it fits much better.
I really love the pattern! I am ready to start the heel :)
One last project: LACE!
It will be an Echo Flower shawl (isn't it pretty?) It's for my friend's boss, who was looking for a light something to wear over her dress at her son's wedding. This will be my first full lace project, with lace yarn, and I am a little apprehensive but also very excited about it. My deadline is July 29. eek!
I didn't take a progress photo of Mrs. Weasley's blanket but I finished the first quadrant (36 squares) and have knit about four squares of the second quadrant. I've received a bunch of mini skeins from Instagram friends and am slowly working them in!
little lovelies!!
oh, that little mouse? The sweet Dani made and sent it for Berny!!
(I posted a video of Berny going crazy for it on Instagram! it was so cute. But then she crashed hard, so I took a photo, of course)
Scott is enjoying his new toy, a PS4 !! He traded in an old PS3 plus some games, and that credit was applied towards the purchase. I think it was a great deal. But while he is playing with his toy, I think I will knit!! I haven't been able to knit as much this week because my coworker is gone, which means I've been working full days. I will tell you what, this weekend has been so blissful and leisurely!!!
Hope you are all enjoying your weekends, and Happy Father's Day!!!
xx
Being a fellow poly knitter I can understand that even sometimes it feels out of control. But once you finish something the rest will fall in line. Eye of Partridge heel is super pretty, I love it. Bonus it is also wicked durable.
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Your Echo Flower shawl is going to be stunning in that color. The pattern has been on my "to do" list for a long time.
Yay to Berny's cute little mouse. Adorable!
yes it feels way out of control!! but I did finish one pair of socks, and now the other pairs don't feel so far away from finishing :)
DeleteWhoa girl! Socks galore and a lace shawl. You do not hold back.
ReplyDelete:) the lace shawl is going well so far! I am not looking forward to the super long rows though.
DeleteWow! Busy busy! But all those projects are gorgeous! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! I would love to get a better handle on all of these WIPs!
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