Shoulder Shawl and Sock Club

The shoulder shawl in Syrian lace pattern got the bulk of my knitting attention today. I would love to have it finished this month. But I would also like to finish the sweater this month.

I managed to avoid going to the yarn shop again today. Although I did get my first WoolGirl sock club shipment yesterday. However I don't think that can be considered breaking the yarn diet since that was already paid for and was a planned out purchase. it was not a late night sneaky shopping attack. Or somehow managing to drive to the yarn shop situation. The one good thing ( in terms of the yarn diet) is that none of the yarn shops in the area are technically on the way when I run errands. I've even avoided putting things in my shopping carts at all my favorite online stores. Even though I have been very tempted.

Lace Shawl, socks, sweater

I have been working on the lace shawl and sweater steadily this past week. I made a mistake on the shawl and had to do some unknitting to fix it. But everything seems to be fine now.

The sleeve is going very slowly. It is going to take awhile. This may very well be the longest time I have taken to complete a project. I started the thing around March I think.

I started the heel flap on the Miss Babs socks. They are looking quite lovely. I should take pictures. I always say that though.

I was very strong today. I managed to talk myself out of going to the yarn store. I do have quite a bit of stash at the moment and should knit it down a bit. Although I do have trouble sticking to the Yarn Diet. I may very well buy yarn tomorrow or next weekend. It is so very tempting.

Miss Babs and Lace Shawl

I'm nearly finished with the leg of the first sock out of the Miss Babs yarn. I like the way the yarn is knitting up, but I like the pooling of hand dyed yarn on socks.


I worked a few rows of the Syrian lace shawl. I have some issues with the pattern though. I really just don't see how it is going to be big enough. I feel like I'm missing something, but so far it is not listed in any of the errata I have found for the book. We'll see, I guess. I would be very surprised if I managed to finish this thing before the end of the year.

I haven't touched the sweater since Sunday. Maybe I'll do a few rows of the sleeve tonight.

Miss Babs socks, Orange Socks, Blocking and Sweater

I finished the Orange socks last night. Now they just have to have the end woven in and be blocked. The Jitterbug socks have been blocked. The yarn dye ran a little more than I anticipated. I'm glad I washed them by hand instead of in the machine.

I started the Miss Babs socks in Chocolate Roses colorway. I'm only on the cuff but they are very pretty so far. I'm just doing a basic top down pattern.

The sweater also received a little attention and I got further along on the sleeves.

Monkeys Finished, Second Orange Sock

I finished the second Monkey last night, and then cast on for the second orange sock. After I finish the Orange socks, I'm going to cast on with the Miss Babs yarn.

I'm thinking of casting on the Regia Bamboo for another pair of Jaywalker socks. Those needles are currently free.

I haven't worked on the Sweater since last weekend. I need to finish the thing.

I'm also going to block some socks this weekend. Even though I haven't finished the sock blockers. All the socks I have made are going to start piling up in the finished but unfinished storage tote.

Monkey and Sweater

I cast on the second Monkey yesterday. I'm on the fourth lace pattern repeat of the leg. I expect to finish it by the end of the week.

I suppose then I'll start the second orange sock so I can finish the pair and give them away. I'd much rather start the Miss Babs socks though. But I want to be done with the orange ones.

There has also been progress on the sweater. I divided for the yoke and started the sleeves. I'm hoping to finish by the end of the month, if I'm lucky before then.

Knitting by Candlelight Part II

My power went out for a few hours last night. This time the power company cannot put the blame on a storm.

I finished the first Monkey sock. I'll cast on the second today. I'm thinking of making another pair of Jaywalkers, this time out of Regia Bamboo.

I've done some work on the sweater. I'm going to divide for the yoke and start the sleeves today. I wanted to make the sleeves at the same time, but I did not realize that they were in the round at first. I suppose I can use two circulars. I'm pretty sure I have another size 6 circular needle not in use.

I really need to order the Knitpicks circular set. I love my Denise needles but some yarns work better on metal. I think I may order it in the next month or so.