8/18/2004
In my search for sock patterns for John’s socks I’ve run across some interesting sock patterns I’d like to try my hand at sometime…
Not Really Cable Socks
Blueberry Waffle Socks
Fancy Feet Slipper Socks
Links of Lace Socks
Seaweed Socks - This would be perfect for John’s socks since the color was inspired by a photo he took while scuba diving off the Yucatan… Hmmm, if I can adjust to the worsted weight and men’s size I should be set!
Cable Check Socks
And just for a *ton* of socks by yarn weight check outSocknitters.com!
In other sock news, I’m closing in on finishing the Opal socks! Perhaps tonight if I make some knitting time today! Whee! Oh, and I got the second pink sock ripped back to the heel gusset goofs I made and have maybe 15 rows or so before I start the toe decreases. So, hopefully two completed PAIRS of socks will be done by next week. That’s the goal anyway… Though work is a bit busy at the moment and yesterdays technical garbage didn’t help that.
8/17/2004
Okay, as you can see there are still some kinks to work out. If any of you are familiar with WordPress and could help me out with what I need to do (files or tables to edit etc.) to get rid of those error messages I’d appreciate your leaving me comment on how to fix them…
In knitting news, it is picture day!
Openwork Scarf
Sz 13s
Trendsetter’s Dune
The above is a picture of the beginnings of a scard I am making with some of the yarn I picked up in Loveland last week. It’s Trendsetter’s Dune, which contains two strands of yarn. The funny thing is that I have a cone (not full) of the glittery strand or somethin *very* *very* similar, LOL! But I’m really liking it with this pattern, though it is verging on too fuzzy as the openwork is lost in this picture.
Deteil of openwork.
If you have a bit of space between the scarf and a light background you can see the openwork a bit better. I just love this pattern!
Crystal Palace’s Whisper
This was the other ball of yarn I purchased last week. This will be combined with the Sockotta yarn I bought last Tuesday at Lambspun and be used to make the cuff on a pair of anklets. I think it’l make for some fun socks that will make you smile. That’s the goal anyway since I’m making them for a woman fighting cancer and away from her family for 4 months to get the best treatment she can.
Now, I’m late because I’ve been messing around with this WordPress stuff, but it’s time for me to head out to knitting tea for this week. I think the break from the computer might do me some good. But, please, please, if you know anything about WordPress shed some light. I never get responses of any help at the support forum…
I’m ready for a more challenging sock pattern. I’m getting tired of just plain ribs for the ankle. Today I did not leave my wallet in the car and I bought some worsted weight Lamb’s Pride to make some really warm sort of house socks for a friend of ours who lives on the top of a mountain in NM in the middle no where and his housing is less than comfortable in the winter. When he was visiting a while ago he happened to give me a hint as to his favorite color. So, I’m set, except I’d like a more interesting pattern than a standard 1X1, 3X1, 2X2 etc. rib. I’d preffer the pattern to be free or downloadable. But am somewhat flexible. So, please enlighten me with your favorite patterns for men’s socks. It doesn’t have to be worsted weight. I can do okay adjusting to match my gauge or I hope to knit some socks for DH as well so I’d like to build a set of links…
Oh, and while I’m asking questions… I thought I remembered reading somewhere that you could carry sewing thread with to reinforce toes/heels - is this true and if so is it a particular type of sewing thread? The stuff I bought last week just doesn’t come in enough colors to look good with the yarn purchase I made today so if I could just use some sewing thread I could pick a color that blended better.
TIA!
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8/13/2004
In knitting news, I went to Woolen Treasures in Loveland on Wednesday after DH and I met with the retirment planner. I was only going to pick up a set of Bryspuns to try, but I caved and picked up some different eyelash for the sockotta yarn and Trendsetter Dune to make this cool fall-like scarf that I’ve start a bit of. I wasn’t going to start anything until I had my opal sock done, but I really needed something on large needles to alternate with the sock. I’m not too far, but will show you a pic once there is enough progress to see the cool pattern.
Oh, and this week I’ve been carrying my knitting and purse essential stuff in a tote bag I got with one of my collages on it from CafePress and *everyone* has just loved it! It’s pretty big and doesn’t have pockets on the inside, but it does allow me to consolidate my knitting and my wallet, cell phone etc. into one bag which is nice. It is really heavy canvas and has longer handles that easily go over your shoulder. It also works great for the farmer’s market or the grocery store. If you are interested in any I’ve got a pretty good variety of totebags available plus many other products. Here is my Cafepress Bio which will direct you to my various shops.
