Another pair finished

I started these socks on one 40" needle and was knitting them 2-at-a-time. I got the legs done and decided to take them off to finish them. I am a double pointed needle knitter. I really like using 4 needles. These socks were started more than a year ago and I finished them quickly once I decided to go back to dp needles. I used Reynolds Swizzle, fingering weight, self patterning yarn and size 2 needles. Love them!
ps--that's Stella.

New heel

I made these socks with the Yankee Knitter Sock Pattern (#29), fingering weight yarn (Plymouth "Sockin Sox"), and size 2 needles. I used a different heal technique, it is a set in heel. I went to Country Woolens (Lebanon, NH) for a workshop. The heal is comfy and replaceable. Love them. (:

So here it is

So here is the finished hat. I used Encore Chunky yarn, about 100 yards of the 143 yard skien. The pattern uses size 10 needles so it knits up quickly. I did make it a little bit longer before I started the decreases. The pattern calls for 6" but I made it 6 1/4". I have a large head and I want to be sure the hat covered my ears. I had fun picking out a button for the hat. Yes -- it goes right there. Don made me this beautiful shell button, it is perfect!

Finally joined Ravelry

Yes, I finally joined. And I found a wonderful hat pattern there-- "The Republic." I have been wanting to make one for myself but have not found the right pattern, until now. (:


Here is the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-republic-hat
I think you will have to be a member of Ravelry to get the pattern

Knitting storage

I had a great square basket that I kept on a stool next to the couch. Now I have an even greater basket on the stool next to the couch! (: I used a plastic zippered bag (like linens come in and you can never throw them out) to make this knitting storage bag.

If you want to make one, lay out on the bag the things you want easy access to -- things like pencil, needles, measuring tape, post-its, etc. Use a Sharpie to mark the compartments on the plastic. You need to be sure to make the compartments larger than the object otherwise they won't fit. Use a sewing machine to sew the lines you drew. Some of the pockets will be shut, so use sharp scissor to cut open the pockets. Use clips or clothes pins to fasten the bag on your basket. Love it!

Socks -- I love to knit them

As many of you know, I use Yankee Knitter Classic Socks for the Family pattern #29. It has sizes for infant through mens, fingering weight through worsted. I bought the pattern at my local yarn shop, made several copies of it, and used my copies to mark and highlight the size I am making. The socks above are knit with Plymouth Jelli Beenz yarn. The sock below is also Jelli Beenz but it is made with a different heel (inserted). I love knitting the infant socks and especially the striped ones below. It takes no time at all, and no yarn.
ps--Angus is the dog, and Sam is the cat. (:

My Girls

My girls at the orchard Christmas party. (: