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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Socks In A Week…

And Other Knitting Feats Beyond Belief!

Yes, really.  I did knit a pair of socks in one week!  I knit while watching TV, and football is a wonderful opportunity for knitting.  So what does this accomplishment tell you?  I have been watching WAY too much football, but it will soon be over.103_0814

The pattern is “Circle Socks”, a free pattern from Ravelry.  The yarn is Lion Brand Sock-Ease.

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I have been knitting up a storm, and a lot of it was for gifting.

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Pedi Socks for my Katie Bug from a yarn that pooled too much in my size.  She loves them!

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Socks for my step-father… finished 5 minutes AFTER they said, “Let’s open presents now!”

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The Reader’s Wrap, finished, blocked, and gifted to a friend.  (That is my sock blocker sticking into the pocket so you will notice how pretty they came out!)

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Three crocheted shawls to leave at church so those of us that are cold-natured can be comfortable while the hot- natured ones have the air going.  I have yarn for another one but it will have to wait until I get over my knitting frenzy.

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I played around with the Slipper Purse pattern (another free Ravelry pattern).  I am still working on getting it to come out the right size.  I have made one that was way too large and another that was way too small… hopefully the next attempt will get it right.

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I am working on finishing up this pair of socks started in October.  I really did not like the yarn (It was sale yarn, so that excuses me for choosing this.) and it was so very boring knit in plain stockinet stitch.

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I debated abandoning the project, but I just don’t do that.  So I ripped back to the gusset decreases and worked the “Simple Skyp” pattern, another free Ravelry pattern.  I LOVE doing this pattern, and it is keeping my interest enough to go ahead and finish the pair. 

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One sock is complete and I am working on the foot for the next one.

And I have knit 1 fingerless mitt for myself.  I promise pictures when they are finished.  I am hoping to get the other one done soon… having only one is useless, so I will try to have the 2nd one done before really cold weather returns.

And there you have it… knitting up a storm.  I have to because… (SSHHHHHH!  Don’t tell, but my KnitPicks order of more yarn should be here soon… I am SOOO weak when they flash the S-A-L-E word around.)

Happy knitting, or sewing, or whatever you are finding to do on this wonderful, rainy day.

KAT

4 comments:

  1. Wow, you have been a knitting up storm! I love all the socks - so pretty. The purse slippers look interesting - I've seen them on other blogs and wondered how they fit. Maybe I'll try the pattern someday.

    Lots of knitting happening here, too, but mostly baby blankets.

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  2. Wow thats a lot of knitting. I knit a pair of socks on 9 days they were for son so I could knit a pair for me in a week. I too have been spending too much time in front of the tv I am also waiting for my sale box from knit picks
    happy knitting
    Ann

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  3. "because I just dont do that"....I Love it. Im so monogamous with my knitting I am like that a bit too.

    I love your CIRCLE socks. THey look so difficult to knit.
    YOu are way ahead for the new year!!!!
    Never can be too much knitting time

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  4. One of these days I'd like to tackle making a pair of socks. I've thought about taking a class. New yarn! Now that's a delivery to look forward to!

    Judy in MS

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