Gru’s scarf is sooooo close! I’m literally three stripes away from being done.
It’s t-minus two weeks from Halloween and fingers crossed I can make it!
Happy Knitting!!
Gru Is Soooo Close!
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Wowza That’s Bright!
I’m still on a sock binge completely fueled by Soctober and all the lovely blog posts I’ve been reading. I pulled some more of my Mother’s Day yarn splurge. I have been working through the back catalog of The Knitmore girls podcast where Gigi has been in a flourmania sock phase. It started that itch in my brain and I just needed more neon in my life!
Holy smokes this is bright! But I simply adore it! I’m doing a basic 68 stitch toe up vanilla sock. I’m also hoping to count this towards both #dcspigskinparty2015 ala The Down Cellar Studio podcast and #operationsockdrawer ala the Knitmore Girls podcast contests. But my abbreviated knitting time lately may make this a long term WIP.
Winter is coming and my feetsies are getting chilly….must knit faster!
Happy Knitting!!
WIP Wednesday: Ocean Geek Socks
I know, I know….more socks! But after all it is Socktober….
I cast on another pair of Geeks. This year I decided to join #dcspogskinparty2015 with BostonJen of the Down Cellar Studio. I’m not sure I’m going to score many points given my limited knitting time but I’m having fun just being part of the lively group. I highly recommend the podcast and the Rav group.
I loved my last pair of Geeks. So I kept it rolling with another pair in Knit Picks Felici in Splash. The colors remind of the ocean and cool water. This pattern is free and absolutely fabulous! These are currently living in my desk for lunch time and conference call knitting.
I just need to finish them before January, wish me luck!
Happy Knitting!!
FO Friday: Confernce Vanilla Socks
My Conference Vanilla socks are finito! 
Pattern: 74 stitch vanilla sock
Needle: US 0s
Yarn: Saki Bamboo in Crayon Box
I made these a bit taller than normal given the put up in the skein was generous. And these have the most negative ease I’ve ever put in a sock. They are quite snug and hopefully will stay up. I knit over 74 stitches but probably could have used 76 or 78. The afterthought heels are also a bit snug. Probably could have used a 60% heel versus my standard 50%. The cast off on one sock is pretty tight. It’s fine for now but may need redone, time will tell. Sigh, all silly little oops.
I adore the colors and the fabric this created. I’m anxious to see how the bamboo content holds out. But this blend was heavenly to knit with. I’m a little disappointed that little missteps added up and the socks aren’t “perfect” but I keep telling myself perfect isn’t everything. It’s all about character!
Happy Knitting!!
FO Friday: Picasso Marble Socks
Tah dah! My Picasso Marble Socks are done! 
Last we spoke about these socks they were half done. I managed to blow through the second sock during my CPE this month.
Pattern: My own 68 st vanilla sock
Yarn: Premier Yarns Serenity Sock in Picasso Marble color way
Needles: US 1
I still had roughly 1/4 of each 50 gram call left. I honestly just got tired knitting the first sock leg and quit knitting at a 6-7 inch leg. I could have gone longer. But other than that I’m happy with them. Another pair for the sock drawer!
Happy Knitting!
WIP Wednesday: Conference Vanilla Socks
I had 32 hours of CPE in the past two weeks at work. For those that don’t know that’s continuing professional education and mine was in governmental finace and financials. Sounds exhilarating right? That’s roughly four days of all day lecture on less than sizzling topics. Needless to say I packed my knitting! I have one FO to share Friday that I managed to finish but I also made good progress on another WIP…
These are my conference vanilla socks in Saki Bamboo. This yarn is heavenly! And the stripes make my heart sing. The first sock is done sans the afterthought heel. The second sock represents my progress over 2.5 days of lecture. I finished the foot and roughly half of the leg. Not too shabby if I do say so myself.
Oh how I wish I had discovered knitted socks in college! Oh the pile of knits I could have completed during boring lectures…. With jellybean my knitting time is limited so I definitely relished this time to knit peacefully.
Happy Knitting!
Jellybean Is One
Momma may have shed a tear when he hugged his knitted stuffy.
Today was a great day that I never want to forget! ❤️❤️❤️
As an aside……anyone want cake? We over estimated by triple….oops
FO Friday: Tony the Toy Box Monster
I made it! Jellybean’s birthday toy is done!
He may not have gone according to plan but he’s cute and lovably squishy. This is Tony the Toy Box Monster by Rebecca Danger from the Big Book of Knitted Monsters. I used a combination of Knit Picks Brava Bulky in pea pod and Berroco Vintage Chunky in purple. I didn’t have enough of the pea pod to finish but I think the pop of purple adds charm! I did go down to US 7s instead of the 9s. But it didn’t affect my monster.
Now to wrap him up for Jellybean’s big day tomorrow. I literally cannot believe my baby is going to be 1! Pardon me while I sniffle into my stash…
Happy Knitting!
WIP Wednesday: Gru’s Scarf
The eternity continues…Gru is still growing…
I’ve used up almost an entire skein of grey and getting ready to start a second. I figure I’m almost if not halfway there? I’ve got just about a month to Halloween so my butt needs to be in gear!
Happy Knitting!!
I’m definitely crazy…
There are six days to jellybean’s first birthday and I’ve decided to knit a toy for his birthday..
It’s Tony the Toy Box Monster by Rebecca Danger. I pulled some Knit Picks Brava Bulky in pea pod. I didn’t have size 9s so I’m working on size 8s. The fabric is a bit dense but not unworkable. I’m not sure I’ll have enough to do the entire thing in green so I’m considering purple appendages. Fingers crossed I can get it done in time!
Happy knitting!!
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