April 09, 2008
WIP Wednesday
I finished my May Day socks. Yay! I hope my pal likes them and that they fit her like they were made for her. :)
They are a just a little big on me, which I hope means they will fit her just a little bigger feet perfectly.
Pattern: Floral Lace Anklets from Lace Style (made with a longer length cuff)
Yarn: Lorna's Laces in Denim
Needles: 2.25 mm
Started: 3/14/08
Finished: 4/6/08
Now I can wash and block them and concentrate on getting my box ready to mail and not have to worry about finishing my socks in time. Once I finished the socks, I pulled my top down cardi back out from the basket and ripped out the snug sleeve for the second time. It is back on the needles and fitting much better this time around. My goal for this week is to finish one sleeve. I am not putting down this sweater until it is done!
The bathroom is almost done. It's about 90% done actually, which is where I usually drop the ball. See, it's not just my knitting that I am bad at finishing. Hopefully, writing that will motivate me to finish it up this week.
Lets see, what else have I been doing... oh I just finished listen to The Quickie by James Patterson. That was the first book I have read by Patterson and it was pretty good. I also saw a really good movie this week.... Lars and The Real Girl. It was one of those kind of movies where you don't expect much and end up pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I recommend it highly. I also cut out a summer top with some cotton stretch knit fabric, but so far I am just playing with the scraps on my machine. It's very different than just plain cotton and is going to take some getting used to. I'm having a really hard time keeping my seam allowances even and I hope it gets easier with some practice.
Well, that's all my news. Happy Knitting!
I love the socks! I even have that book but honestly don't recall those in them. I probably dismissed them if they were just anklets in there. Thanks for opening my eyes :) As for sewing knits, I wouldn't worry too much about uneven seam allowances, one of the benefits of stretch! If you encounter problems with puckering or stretching of seams, try tissue paper to allow the fabric to glide more smoothly.
Posted by: toni at April 9, 2008 07:07 PMI just love those socks! Lucky friend!
Posted by: Lorette at April 9, 2008 07:27 PMThose are GREAT socks...who wouldn't love them?! And look for a character in the Patterson books named Richard or Richie Conklin. (He's also an advisor to Patterson and a real cop who is a good friend of ours. In fact, he "expedited" my carry permit through the Stamford Police Department, where he is second in command!) And for the stretch fabric...check your machine manual for "stretch" stitches specifically for seaming knits. Good time to use that walking foot!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at April 9, 2008 07:30 PMOh, oh! Great socks! And I have the book!
Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) at April 9, 2008 07:43 PMI love your socks! I'm sure your pal will love them too!
Posted by: Valerie at April 9, 2008 07:43 PMLove the heavenly blue socks and I'm sure your pal will too.
Posted by: Kristen at April 9, 2008 07:55 PMGreat socks! Perfect spring-y color too!
Posted by: Kris at April 9, 2008 08:30 PMBeautiful socks!! I have that book, too and don't remember socks, either!
Posted by: JessaLu at April 9, 2008 08:31 PMI'll rent that movie when it comes out in Canada. We're always a week behind.
Pretty blue socks.
Posted by: Li_B at April 9, 2008 08:52 PMVery pretty socks!
Posted by: Chris at April 9, 2008 08:55 PMWhat beautiful socks! They are gorgeous - and I am sure your pal will love them!
Posted by: Kat at April 9, 2008 08:55 PMThe socks are fabulous! What a great gift.
Posted by: caitlyn at April 9, 2008 09:48 PMThe socks are fabulous! The pretty blue yarn really shows off the pattern.
Posted by: Jane at April 9, 2008 10:31 PMVery nice socks. I like the color. I tend to buy the same color yarns over and over. Some nice blue sock yarn is now on my horizon.
great socks, dear one.
Your pal will adore them!
gorgeous socks!
can i ask how long you made the 'leg' of the socks?
Fabulous socks. I also didn't notice this pattern but will have to have another look in the book.
Posted by: dawn at April 10, 2008 03:36 AMThey are just wonderfull! She will love it..!
Posted by: Barbara from Pink and Barbara at April 10, 2008 07:32 AMKaren,
The socks are beautiful and I know your pal will love them! Good luck with the bathroom too.
Lovely socks - I'll bet your pal loves them!
Posted by: Anne at April 10, 2008 08:31 AMOooh, so so pretty! That is one lucky socks pal!
Posted by: keri at April 10, 2008 12:02 PMThey are so pretty! So, SO pretty!
Posted by: Lynne at April 10, 2008 03:00 PMBeautiful socks!
Posted by: Kelly at April 10, 2008 06:08 PMThose are beautiful!
Posted by: Emily at April 11, 2008 07:59 AMOh they are beautiful. Love the color and love the pattern. Lucky girl, whoever she might be, that will be receiving them.
Posted by: Elizabeth at April 11, 2008 08:45 AMAwesome socks! And, I just started working with knits, so I'm no help, but it's definitely "different."
Posted by: Jenny at April 11, 2008 10:08 AMGorgeous socks!!
Posted by: Ruth at April 11, 2008 10:09 AMBeautiful socks! I'm sure they'll be well loved.
Posted by: Karen at April 12, 2008 08:07 AMThe socks are gorgeous! That's a beautiful pattern. I'm sure your pal will love them.
Good luck with the sweater and the bathroom.
Posted by: Lisa at April 12, 2008 09:28 PMThose socks are so beautiful! The recipient will love them.
Good luck on your bathroom -- can't wait to see the finished room and I know you'll do a great job. I've got one of those rooms too and am trying to work up courage. :)
Posted by: Debby at April 14, 2008 03:13 PMThose are really cool! ::Goes off to add them to Ravelry queue::
Posted by: Jessica at April 18, 2008 08:39 AM