Darling pink cables

Made these darling little socks from Knitting Daily's free "Better than booties baby socks" pattern. I had trouble with the short heel so I used the heel and toe from Yankee Knitters sock pattern. I guess I need to learn how to do the short heel, calls for a trip to the local yarn shop for help. Socks are knit on size 0 needles and fingering weight yarn. I used a superwash wool from country Woolens, Lebanon, NH.


I also had trouble with the cable on the foot. I wonder if there was a pattern error. I decided to put in a "life line" in case I needed to rip it out again. If you decide to make them here is what I did for foot: K10, p1, work 2 sts in cable patt as established, p1, K16, p1, work 2 sts in cable patt as established, p1, k10 (that is the 44 foot stitches).

Almost a flower cap

Found a cute hat pattern. Very easy. It is the first top down hat I have done. It was a little weird at first and I hated the metal needles I used. I am making a 2nd one, a larger size, but this time I am using bamboo needles. Much nicer. I still need to decorate with flowers. I used Encore yarn, worsted weight, size 8 needles. Here is the link:
http://slumberland.org/wp/2006/05/15/pattern-cupcake-baby-hat-with-real-cupcakes/

Button on

Another collar with a great vintage button. Used Debbie Bliss Donegal Aran Tweed from Green Mountain Fibers in Rutland. I had just a few yards left! It is cosy and I love to wear it. January 13, 2009 has the link to the pattern.

I finished the pink cable slipper socks. Saving them for a gift. I hope she likes them. What to work on next?

Tea time

This dishcloth came out so cute! Need to make another one. Knit with cotton. I had some trouble with the bobbles. If you wrap the yarn around incorrectly you will have too many loops of yarn.

Here is the link: http://www.knittingknonsense.com/teacupcloth.html

Slipper socks

Finished one sock and now working on the other. I am using a super wash wool. The pattern is from "One Skein" by Leigh Radford.

Thanks Beth

It came out really pretty. Not sure how I am going to fasten it. It might not need anything, otherwise I am going to try a stitch holder. I think I would like to make another one. I have really gotten a thing for scarves.

Silky and Beth

Beth gave me this beautiful silk she spun. What to make? Found this pattern online.

http://evergreenknits.blogspot.com/2008/08/storm-cloud-shawlette-pattern.html

It involves dropping the yarn over stitches, be careful. Sometimes the yarn overs get in front of the knit stitches. If you don't pay attention you will drop the knit stitch and not the yarn over.