I knitted the first sock very quickly. It was so easy to memorize and it was fun doing a short row heel and toe. I loved the toe. I had knitting to do for a swap and set it down for about a week. I then started the second sock and for some reason it was giving me trouble. It was the toe, I couldn't remember what I was doing. I am a very literal person and kept reading the pattern. Finally after I ripped out the toe for the second time I went to bed w/the pattern. I laid there and read the instructions and then finally figured out what I was doing wrong. I was not a ecstatic about the second sock as the first. I will do a different cuff, heel, and toe for the next pair. I will definitely make them again. I had fair warning from Ravelry re: the heel, toe, and twisting of the sock but I pushed on. I am happy though and they are for me. I used Spunky Eclectic in the colorway Lichen. Off to knit some Malabrigo Loafers.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
My New Niece--Zora
This is Zora Ann, she is named after the author Zora Neale Hurston and Ann Pratt who is G.G. (see below) This was the first time I had met her during Cooper's 9th birthday party. We love having the 12/24 & 1/2 birthdays.... A lot of parties in a few days. Zora was here w/her brother Owen & parents from Madison, Wi. I was very happy to meet her. It will be fun to knit something for a teeny tiny girl for a change.
Zora is the only niece I have on my husband's side of the family. At first I was not sure how my darling daughter Delaney would take that. She loves being the only girl on that side of the family, especially when it comes to her Great Grandma (G.G.) who is almost 95. She is fine with now that she has met the wee one. :-)
Zora is the only niece I have on my husband's side of the family. At first I was not sure how my darling daughter Delaney would take that. She loves being the only girl on that side of the family, especially when it comes to her Great Grandma (G.G.) who is almost 95. She is fine with now that she has met the wee one. :-)
Will Hat Attack 2 Ever End?
This is the hat I received in December. Well it was a bit wide should be somewhere in the vicinity of 7" give or take an inch. It was the strangest yarn, stretchy and sprongy. I did try to wear it around the house and it just grew & grew. This is the second hat I received that the knitter did not get gauge. :-( So it has been forwarded to Amy in Georgia to reknit for me. I will die this month sometime.... This lovely game started in September who knew we would still be playing in 2009? My wish for this game was to get a hat I could wear, I am hoping. I know Amy will get it right...third time is the charm right?
The Final Afghan
This is Easton's afghan, I have made one for each of my children. I told Easton it would be done by his birthday and it was. I worked on his periodically over the past 6 months. It is knit out of Caron's simply soft. This is a very nice washable yarn if considering making something this large. The yarn is also affordably priced. The blanket shown is folded in half and is very large. I single crocheted the edging and I thought it was going to take a quick minute....think again it seemed like it took me hours. It is done though and has been washed more than once already. He loves it and it seems to be very warm.
My Incredible Hulk turns 4!
Easton turned 4 on Christmas Eve. We celebrated with family by hosting a brunch for 20. The weather was horrible the night before but everyone made it for his "BIG" day. It is hard to imagine that he was born at 30 weeks weighing in at 4 lbs 2 oz. Well he certainly hasn't stopped since then. He is so busy all of the time. He is fascinated with the Incredible Hulk, he has movies, books, and of course Hulk Hands! He does not know there was a series starring Bill Bixby and I hope he doesn't find out for a long time.
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