The 2020 Advent Socks tubes are done!
They came out perfectly matched and now I just need time to cut in the heels. I am finding that my Ott light and reading glasses are becoming increasingly helpful. Even my optometrist is suggesting baby progressives for my next glasses….
Happy Knitting!
Okay, did I work on the Coorie In Poncho? No. But did I knit my fingers off this weekend? Yes.
I almost completely powered through the second 2020 Advent sock tube. I just can’t get past these colors. They are just so perfect for this time of year. I also may have found some fall beers to compliment my knitting. And I got this cheeky new cozy at a finance conference.
Duke does wish there was more snuggling and scratches than knitting. Happy Fall!!
Happy Halloween! I am going into this Friday with a finished 2020 sock tube. These striped fairly fell off my needles this week!!
I stuck with the typical plan of finishing the cuff in the self striping yarn instead of the contrast yarn. I have gobs plenty of the contrast but I am thinking of getting the second half of each of these skeins cranked into sock snakes. And I will need contrast for the heels/toes/cuffs for those.
Now I need to go get ready for trick or treating! Have a safe and happy holiday for those that celebrate!
I really haven’t been putting much time or attention into my Coorie In Poncho but I am close to finishing the collar.
This is truly bubblegum pink but is ever so soft with the cashmere content. I need to make this my football game knitting so I can put some time into. This fall has been all about the socks apparently? But PB really wants this poncho so I guess so I should get on it, lol.
Happy Knitting!!
I only have two The Cozy Knitter previous year’s advent skeins left: 2020 and 2021. I just finished the 2019 socks and so I am casting on the 2020 version.
Ever the original knitter, these are my go to 68 stitch toe up afterthought heel “recipe” for a sock that fits my feet. Normally I would be casting on both socks at once but this time I just wanted to keep cruising and couldn’t be bothered to start a second toe.
I am REALLY liking this 2020 skein the colors are very saturated and darker than normal. These just feel autumnal and cozy. And the yarn base continues to be exceptional. These are some of my most worn socks.
Happy Knitting!!
Having just finished my 2019 Advent socks, I have wound up the yarn for the 2020 version. The colors are very different in this particular year.
I still plan to do my basic 68 stitch vanilla toe up sock with an afterthought heel. I just need some knitting where I can autopilot. I will do the normal white toes and white heels. I haven’t decided how I will work the cuffs. I could mix it up and do the white?
Happy Knitting!!
My 2019 Cozy Knitter Advent Socks are ready for heels to be added!
This is where I left off last night all cuddled up in my PJs. I decided that right before bed was not the time to do a ton of counting and working tiny stitches. I have spent the past few nights listening to my Miss Marple audio book and trying to power through these sock stripes. And it worked! I finished all 24 advent stripes.
I have wound up the remainder of the advent skein to use for later. I am still considering sending the second halves of many of my advent skeins to be made into sock snakes. That way I can just knit in heels, toes and cuffs much faster. But for now, I need to work on heels so I can score some more KAL points!
Happy Knitting!!
Fall sports are winding down and I am on my last few hours of sitting waiting for lessons to finish. My Juneau Woolies Hat is ready for decreases.
This hat has been delightful. The Kid Seta is so very soft knit up with the sock yarn. This hat feels almost weightless it is so light. The marbling and flecks in the sock yarn peak out nicely from from the halo of the mohair.
Now I just need golf to be over so I can go home and get my DPNs to start the decreases! Happy Knitting!!
Hello from the indoor trampoline park! The 2019 Cozy Knitter Advent Socks are getting some love while I watch cupcakes being inhaled.
I am just trying to work these in tandem and keep the socks even. No other reason than it makes my brain happy. I may need to put the yarn tails on the inside as they tickle my hands when I am knitting.
It has been a delightful afternoon listening to my audio book, watching Jellybean and his friends and make neat little stitches on this sock.
Happy Knitting!!
My Juneau Woolies Hat now has a brim. I started to feel like the 2×2 ribbing would never end.
It really didn’t take that long as I am working on US 8 needles. I was just ready to be done with purling. Folded in half the brim is roughly 3 inches so a nice thick section over the ears for warmth. Now I can cruise and cruise through stockinette.
I will learn from my Boreal Hat and work to make a taller hat body than last time. Go for more of a slouch rather than a skull cap.
Happy Knitting!!
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