Sock Progress

The Belle Epoque socks are coming right along. I had to separate them and knit one heel at a time. When I cast on for two at a time, they weren't in the right order. I tried and tried to order them right for the heel construction without success.

This is a BFF sock (pattern by Cookie A). The details for both of these are on my Ravelry projects page.

Hydrangea

A couple of years ago, Pete transplanted this hydrangea from the monster perrenial garden to the side of the garage. It has thrived since moving but no flowers until now. One lonely bunch. But one lonely bunch is so much better than no bunches.

A bit of progress on the Belle Epoque Socks


Mitered Mittens from Knitter's Almanac

Gotta love that afterthought thumb

What a Party and Some Sock Knitting

All the work we put in last week getting the yard and the house ready for Meg's Graduation party was so worth it. It was hot and sunny in the low 90's and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Good company, good kids and loads of fun!!

As far as sock knitting goes, I started Belle Epoque from Melissa Morgan-Oakes' book, 2 at a Time Socks. This is a great pattern. I'm not terribly thrilled with the color of the yarn but it's growing on me.

FO Friday

Spring Forward from Knitty
Cherry Tree Hill Potluck "water"
#1 40" circ Magic Loop
Start: July 3rd
Finish: July 17th

A Beautiful Day

The view from my deck this morning!

What I did yesterday

What I'll be doing today



One finished Spring Forward sock languishing on the new deck rail

Number 3

Sock 1 of my third SOS 08 pair

The cuff on these is 2 repeats instead of 2.5 or 3. I just wanted shorter socks. I like the pattern. It's easy to remember. You can't see it very well with this CTH "Water" but I like it anyway.

Another Pair Done

Two at Once toe-up on magic loop
Knit Picks Parade (discontinued?)
#2 40" Knit Picks circular
July 1-July6

Happy Fourth Of July

1st pair of finished SOS '08 socks
Dublin Bay from Mossy Cottage Sock Patterns
US#0 40" circ Magic Looped
Lorna's Laces Mixed Berries


2nd pair in progress SOS '08 socks
2 at a time, toe up magic loop free pattern from Knitpicks.com
Knitpicks Parade


3rd pair in progress SOS '08 socks
Spring Forward from Knitty.com
Cherry Tree Hill Supersock "Water"

One Done, One To Go

Just need to Kitchener the toe. Oh and wind the second hank so I can start the second one.

Dublin Bay Sock 1

It's a gray day today so taking a good picture was difficult. Anyway, I'm well on my way. One more pattern repeat and I'm on to the heel flap.

Let The Summer Sock Knitting Begin

The winner is Dublin Bay Socks from Mossy Cottage in Lorna's Laces Mixed Berries.

The pattern can be found by searching in Patterns on Ravelry. It's been around for awhile so I figure most are familiar with it. I'll insert links as I find them.

I made a pair of these for myself 2-3 years ago. Nice and easy to follow. I promised a neighbor a pair so lucky Ellen gets these.