Knitting in Paradise

Mistake Socks

I don't post very often and now I'm doing three posts in one day.  Guess that's because I'm working on documenting those finished undocumented projects.

These are my mistake socks.  Do you see it?

You got it!  I wasn't paying any attention to the first sock or the pattern when I continued knitting on down the second sock and didn't follow the pattern and put the cable on down to the toe.  And such nice yarn and a good pattern.  I was actually ready to start the toe decreases when I realized what I had done.  Ripping it back was not an option.  It's packed and ready to go to the cabin.  These socks will find their way to some cold feet to keep warm next winter.  And those feet won't even care that the cable is not there.

You can find the project details in the Photo Gallery or at Ravelry.

I like these socks.  I like the pattern.  They are a little snug on me, but it a good pattern. Looking for a smaller, cold foot.

Frogged

The new projects that I started back in March....the black shawl out of super fine yarn has been frogged.  After many hours of knitting and not much happiness with the project, I made the decision not to invest any more time on that project.  It was ripped out last night and a new shawl was cast on.

Clog & Sandal Socks

I quickly knit up these socks for my mom when she arrived in Michigan.  She forgot to bring all her hand knit socks back to Michigan and her feet are constantly cold.  I knit these out of a worsted weight to give her a little more warmth.  She wears these to bed every night.  I also given her two pair knit out of sock yarn so hopefully that will keep her feet warm until warmer temps arrive.  Pattern and yarn details are in the photo gallery or at Ravelry.

Changes in TypePad

I do have a couple of pairs of socks finished, but don't have pictures takes yet.  Maybe tomorrow.  I really just logged in to see what changes have been made in TypePad.

Ankle Socks

I had a couple of balls of Cascade Fixation without a project in mind so I got some ideas from Ravelry.  I found the pattern, Cascade Fixation Ankle Socks which were written for an 8 1/2 narrow foot.  Perfect for my mom.  However, I think they will be too short.  I had less an 12" of yarn left so I really couldn't have made them any longer.  Oh well.  They will fit somebody.

Monthly Post

Since my last post in March, I have not touched either one of those projects.  I did take a couple of vacations so I packed my socks on circs to go on my travels.

In March I traveled to the One & Only Palmilla in Cabos, Mexico.  I completed one sock during that trip.  In April my youngest daughter, my daughter in law, myself and two others went on a 7-day cruise to the Southern Caribbean.  Not a stitch was knit on that trip until my return flight. 

Once I got home, it didn't take long to finish up the second sock.

New Projects

I started two new projects about mid February and can tell they will be on the needles for a bit of time.  The lace project was started, ripped, started, ripped, started, ripped, and started.  I must have about 50 hours into this project and this is all I have to show.  It's really my first time with lace weight yarn so it took some getting used to.  Once I got some stitch markers in place it went along a little easier.

Trellis Lace Scarf by Margaret Stove from Vogue Knitting, Holiday 2003.

I think I'm in the knitting groove so I should be able to continue on with any more problems. I'm using Fino, Alpaca with a Twist.

I also started a pair of socks from Interweave Knits, Fall 2005.  They are the Rib and Cable Socks by Nancy Bush.  Using Mountain Colors Bearfoot for these.  They will also be on the needles for a bit because I'm heading out of town and I always travel with socks on circs.

On Sunday I'm off to the One & Only Resort in Cabos, Mexico.   I have all the necessities packed---iPod, camera, laptop, book, #2 circs, yarn, sunglasses.  I'm a lucky girl!

Long-Thumbed Mitten

It's been years since I knit mittens.  I remember knitting some for myself when I was in high school.  I never knit them for my children because my MIL knit them many, many pairs.  At the cabin we alway had a box of mittens for the kids.  Not just mitten, but gloves, hats, scarfs, wool socks.  My MIL kept that box full.  That was years ago.  My kids are now grown and I have two grandchildren.  It's time to refill that box. 

My MIL used this pattern book..

It's Gloves and Mittens, by Nomis, Vol. 29.

A few years ago, I found this book and purchased it for it's good classic designs.

 

I used a yarn from my stash that I purchased at Mt. Bruce Station.  It was difficult knitting.  It's the corridale yarn and it's heavy and very stiff.  I could only knit on these mitts for a short time before my hands would start to ache. 

Here's the finished product....

How do you like the length of those thumbs--especially the one on the left.  I guess I was too interested in TV and just kept knitting.  I didn't realize how funny they looked until I gave them a good soak.  Children's Size 2-4 XL Thumb.

Trekking Socks

Had a hard time naming this project since I don't have a recipient in mind.  Guess they will just go to the gift stash.

I knit these on two circs.  The basic simple sock by Cat Bordi, except I didn't rib the leg.

This pattern is usually my airport/flight knitting.  Much easier to knit socks on circs when you're flying.  At least if the needle slips out of your fingers, it stays attached to what is on your lap.  Have you ever tried to find a US#1 dpn on an airplane when the "fastened seat belt" light is on???

Not much to say about Arizona....my trip was cut short because of a family emergency.

Need to decide on my next airport/flying yarn.  Heading to San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico in about 10 days. 

Jerome, AZ

Spent the day in Jerome.  On a clear day you can see the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff which is about 60 miles from Jerome.