Moving right along

I'm up to the heel on these toe up socks. I must admit that I much prefer the heel flap method of turning a heel than this short row business. But, I must broaden my knitting horizons by trying new techniques. They sure are pretty though.

I'm also moving right along on the handspun scarf. I can tell how overspun this stuff is as I'm knitting it. Its not something overtly apparent by just looking at it, or even just touching it. But knitting with it, is a different story. This pattern is a perfect fit for handspun yarn.

I'm no longer a 'toe up' virgin

So I got my second installment of sock club yarn and pattern. I didn't realize at first glance that these are toe up. Like any technique in knitting that I've yet to try, I was nervous about this. It seemed fiddly and besides, I like cuff down just fine, thank you very much.

But, since this is my first ever sock club and I'm such a keener, I'm determined to knit all patterns as is. So, I've cast on and knit one toe. Not fiddly. I like. I'm not a convert yet, but we'll see.




Oh, yes. See that very cute little sheep stitch marker? Its from scarymerry on etsy. I love them. I've also bought a pop tart set.

I have a new computer!

Lalalalala! Yes thats me singing. I'm so happy. Pictures load so quickly. Now, I have to get my good camera back from repairs at the Future shop, but I'm hopeful. In the meantime, my old standby camera will suffice.

I've finally bitten the bullet and have decided to actually work with my handspun. I'm knitting the sea and surf scarf from Interweave's Spin Off magazine. I do believe this pattern is available free somewhere on the internet too. It really highlights handspun yarn very well I think.



I also finished my sock club socks.


They are called Flying South, and they are in Fleece Artist. I love them. I got my second installment of sock club yarn too. It is droolworthy.



The pattern that came this month is called 'Twisted Licorice'. Its a nice cabled rib pattern. I will be casting on shortly. This is my first sock club and I'm really enjoying it. It is so nice getting surprise yarn in the mail. So far I have loved the two skeins that I've been sent.