I Made a Sock!

Yep, that’s right…a sock…just one lol.  Although I am about halfway through the second.  I’ve tried many times to make socks (both knit and crochet), mainly just so I could use some of that pretty sock yarn, but I’ve never finished one because my feet seem to be an odd shape.  So of course none of the patterns fit my feet correctly.  A couple weeks ago, however, I went to Michael’s for my weekly visit, and I saw that they had started carrying some sock yarn by Paton’s and it was stretchy.  And to top it all off, they were on sale =)  So naturally I bought some.  Then, thanks to Ravelry, I found this pattern for ribbed socks…and they fit!  I am pretty excited, soon I will have some handmade socks!  I don’t know why this is so exciting, but it is =)

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Fingerless Gloves…My New Favorite

I have found a replacement for socks… well, as a knitting project at least.  I have been making fingerless gloves.  I have found that they are quick, easy projects that can range from simple to complex.  And of course they work great with all those great self-striping sock yarns!

Last week I picked up some yarn from the yarn store that was 40% off, intending to get started on some Christmas gifts.  The first pattern I tried was Fetching, after all 7000+ projects on Ravelry is a pretty good indication that it’s a good pattern right?

The yarn worked out great, striping almost perfectly, but I think it’s too busy for the pattern…the cables are almost indistinguishable.  But they are still fun and nice and cozy.  My daughter saw them and promptly requested a pair for herself.  I told her she could have this pair (since they were a bit small) and “maybe” one day I’d make her a pair in her favorite colors.  Enter fingerless gloves number 2:

I made this pair using a much more basic pattern and I loved how they turned out.  And of course the sock yarn was perfect…and pinks and purples are always a hit with nine-year-old girls!  Now all I need to do is get started on those Christmas gifts…

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