I hope that you are not too wet or snowy wherever you are. As I write this the weather is mizzly and grey, with the promise of cold weather, strong winds with sleet and snow to come, brrr...
What have I been up to lately I hear you ask, well lots is the answer.
Christmas saw me making three pairs of socks, and I had forgotten how much fun they are to make. The patterns I used were my normal pattern which came from Regia many moons ago, a basic top down sock with a conventional heel. The other 2 pairs were an adventure, firstly a pair of Solace socks by Anneh Fletcher, the pattern is available here. These were for Jo and I used Devon Sun Yarns Sprightly Sock in Rainbow, a little of pooling around the ankles but it was lovely to knit with.
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| Jo's Solace Socks |
The pair I made for me were a Christmas Eve Cast on using a pattern from Little Bobbins - Twas the Night Before Christmas
This pattern has been designed by a lady I have known for quite a few years, Dani has a tradition of starting a pair of socks every Christmas Eve. This is a lovely tradition which I will try to continue going forwards.
I really enjoyed knitting these socks, although my choice of yarn has meant that the little tree design is a little lost on the image, looks and feels great on though.
Another project I am battling with at the moment is the Stephen West Speckle and Pop KAL which started about the time we went to Yarndale..... So I know, I didn't keep up with the instalments, but am now trying to get it finished by the end of the month. it is 822sts at the moment, half brioche and half garter stitch and takes quite a while to finish a row.
I will post a picture next time.
The other mammoth task I set myself was an Aran jacket for Jo, the pattern is the Saddle Shoulder Aran by Meg Swansen worked in Shetland Aran Wool. I am challenging myself with this one as it is the first time I will have worked with steeks - I may do a little video of the cutting later, we'll see how brave I am feeling.
I think that is enough rambling from me for the time being - what are you working on at the moment?
Whatever it is may your yarn run smoothly and your patterns all be easy to follow.
Bye for now
Tracy x
I really enjoyed knitting these socks, although my choice of yarn has meant that the little tree design is a little lost on the image, looks and feels great on though.
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| Twas the Night Before Christmas Socks |
I will post a picture next time.
The other mammoth task I set myself was an Aran jacket for Jo, the pattern is the Saddle Shoulder Aran by Meg Swansen worked in Shetland Aran Wool. I am challenging myself with this one as it is the first time I will have worked with steeks - I may do a little video of the cutting later, we'll see how brave I am feeling.
I think that is enough rambling from me for the time being - what are you working on at the moment?
Whatever it is may your yarn run smoothly and your patterns all be easy to follow.
Bye for now
Tracy x
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