You know if I posted more often I wouldn't end up with this (what I consider) picture heavy post and the problem with what to call it. For starters, I've been hung up on one particular pair of socks that I started off on 2 circs - I love the pattern, River Rapids by SockBug - not so sure about the socks-on-2-circs although I think part of my problem was that one of the circs was a little short. FOR some reason, I just couldn't make myself start another pair until I finished these. I read other's posts about all the stuff they have on-the-needles and I'm just not there yet. I loved the color of the yarn - sale yarn - don't have the label BUT one of the skeins had a "faded" section (BEWARE SALE YARN) in the middle which caused me to make the socks shorter than I really wanted BUT they're pretty and they're comfy!
Exhibit 1
The pattern doesn't show up as well as some River Rapids I've seen - ain't these purty in blue!! I do think I'll make this pattern again. I did make the toes a little too short - thought I'd prefer a squarer toe but I should have done a few more rows before "kitchenering". I'm also including a pic of my new favorite shoes - these are made by Ariat (that's Lariat without the L) and I got them at TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY - yeah, cowgirls apparently like comfortable shoes cause these are really nice. I've already got my eye on another pair!!
I also finished a pair of Fetching fingerless mitts for my BF Cheryl for Christmas - these are my very first CABLES - I thought it was a good pattern to learn the cables on. I used Rowan Calmer in Lucky so they are a much lighter weight but very soft and comfy AND you can get a whole pair out of one ball - there's probably enough for 1 more so I think I can get 2 pairs out of what I have left.
Now we have the cute-patooty baby socks I made for Amber's baby-on-the-way, Lily Grace. I used this yarn from Spritely Goods.
It's very soft and comfy and such a generous skein that I tempted fate by knitting these first and then casting on for my own 2nd pair of Jaywalkers. I love the Globe Mallow colorway!! See the stripes in the baby socks - not so much in the big girls socks but I'm still loving the Jaywalkers.
Now I'll finish with pics of the 3 girls. The first one of Molly show her in her favorite napping position ('course she prefers being stretched out on our bed but since I was in the LR she stayed in there with me.) Molly turned 10, December 23 and she's starting to lose a little muscle in the hips but she still loves to chase that tennis ball - just not as many times in a row!
Sadie did get caught esconced on the bed and even looks a little embarassed at being found out - she turned 9 on December 7. NOTE: black dogs are so hard to get good pics of!
The one of Lucy is fuzzy for which I apologize BUT she looked so sweet and generally I don't have the camera handy when she's being peaceful - DUH girl - that's what makes digital cameras so nice - you can LOOK at the picture you just took and be sure it 's good and IF NOT SNAP ANOTHER ONE!! Lucy turned 1 on January 10 this year. It's been a hard first year with a puppy around but she is starting to settle down some and I'm planning on repeating her Obedience class since she and I both need it and the repeat is FREE!
the Baby Socks and your Jaywalkers look wonderful :)
I'm glad you're enjoying the yarn!
I'd love to see what the Jaywalkers look like when they are done :D
-SpritelyGoods Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | February 15, 2007 at 01:50 PM
Hey, Robin! I replied to your comment on my blog in case any other reader had a similar question. Good luck with your trug!
Posted by: Cristina | October 25, 2007 at 12:06 PM