tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9258223551723684892024-03-07T19:51:26.152-08:00Ginny the FinisherJoin me as I start and finish many crafty projects.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-55418583688109305512008-06-09T11:06:00.001-07:002008-06-09T11:18:57.165-07:00Monkey Socks in Yarn Pirate Patina<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2545653207/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2545653207_f9ac381fc7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2545653207/">Monkey Socks, Yarn Pirate Merino/Tencel, Patina Colorway</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/22761996@N08/">virginia99</a></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I started on these immediately upon receiving my Yarn Pirate Booty Club. I wrapped my YO's the wrong way, so I didn't get the expected line of holes, but now I know better. Very comfortable socks and the shiny yarn feels great! Unfortunately, the size 2 needles make it a bit threadbare on the bottom and I fear they will wear out before they should. I've got leftover yarn to repair it, which will be another experiment. Started May 20, 2008, finished June 2, 2008.<br clear="all" />Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-62674913237931318692008-06-09T10:57:00.001-07:002008-06-09T11:19:31.298-07:00I'm still trying!<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2509694969/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/2509694969_23af4a0437_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2509694969/">IMG_1870</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/22761996@N08/">virginia99</a></span></div> <br /><br /><div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2509686849/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2509686849_a6095f472a_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2509686849/">IMG_1968</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/22761996@N08/">virginia99</a></span></div> <br /><br /></span>I have redyed my yarn by tying off approximate 1/8's and dyeing alternating sections red. It actually looks nicer in the wound cake than I imagined it would.<br /><br />I intend to knit on it as soon as I free up some needles.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-53298984717452170592008-04-03T08:42:00.001-07:002008-06-09T11:20:00.948-07:00Upstream Architecture in Lorna's Laces (Jeans)<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2384099766/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2384099766_fd0c5ba47c_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2384099766/">Lorna's Laces Socks</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/22761996@N08/">virginia99</a> </span></div>I'm using Cat Bordhi's Upstream Architecture, with 2x2 cables growing out of the increase lines. I'm seeing some nice pooling, which I love. After many false starts, I finally broke down and started keeping track of my increase and cable rows on a piece of paper. When I was younger I could tell when to cross cables just by looking but I can't now. Notice the cables are closer together at the beginning. I'm going to pretend I meant to do that. The yarn is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi in the jeans colorway.<br clear="all" />Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-71051676897372210042008-04-02T16:46:00.000-07:002008-06-09T11:20:24.563-07:00Trying to Force Pooling-An Experiment Probably Gone Wrong<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2384097218_42bf440ec9.jpg?v=0"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2384097218_42bf440ec9.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a>Now that I've done all the work, I'm afraid I may have miscalculated, but time will tell. I thought I had this figured out, having drawn little diagrams and such. to begin, I cast on 72 stitches and knit a few rounds, then mark the beginning of each round with a Sharpie. Later, I do one with 64 stitches, but didn't take a photo of that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2384095422_d997d2d7c8.jpg?v=0"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2384095422_d997d2d7c8.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a>I unknit the sample and make a hank big enough for 4 rows. This may have been a mistake. I cram it into a baking pan, divide it into approximate quadrants and set it to soak for about a half hour in warm water with a bit of dish soap in it. Then I take unsweetened Kool-Aid and dilute it in a convenient amount of water and pour it where I want it, trying to keep my quadrants quadranty. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2383263371_2fc8e2f8ec.jpg?v=0"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2383263371_2fc8e2f8ec.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2383267145_a8d05fec05.jpg?v=0"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2383267145_a8d05fec05.jpg?v=0" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I covered it in foil and baked at 350 for about 15 minutes. Notice that the water is clear, all dye has been absorbed. I'm not terribly fond of the purple bleeding into the green, so I may divide the quadrants better next time. Now it's hanging to dry. It may take a couple days, then I'll knit it up. Update, 15 minutes later: Now I see that what I will get is just a lot of 1-row stripes. I'm going to knit it up anyway, it'll be fine, but it won't be forceable pooling. Back to the drawing board.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-40786398236632150342008-03-10T11:11:00.001-07:002008-06-09T11:20:51.311-07:00Bulky Cedar Finished<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2324050383/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2324050383_0ac5d22dc1_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> </span></div>Done, only took about 3 days, including working all weekend. Very quick and very warm. I like how the stripes in the yarn show the architecture around the ankles. Also, they make my feet look small.<br clear="all" />Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-56799479955617789902008-03-09T07:07:00.005-07:002008-06-09T11:21:10.745-07:00Bulky Cedar SockOne sock finished in about 8 hours, although I ripped it back to the heel to resize it. 2nd one coming soon! <br /><br />As I was working, I noticed that it would fit in different ways: on the hand and backwards on the foot, leading to the possibility of other garments. Oh, and those quick homemade wool stitch markers? That gives me an idea: felt stitch markers, on the way!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2320406005/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2320406005_749a8ced5b_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2320383787/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2320383787_3a9e8bc371_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a>Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-86678224105179321992008-03-05T18:24:00.001-08:002008-12-09T20:15:22.027-08:00Cables & Corrugations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89ZQSZizTI/AAAAAAAAAFk/16mZaJNk3vk/s1600-h/IMG_1408.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89ZQSZizTI/AAAAAAAAAFk/16mZaJNk3vk/s320/IMG_1408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174452633223744818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89ZQyZizUI/AAAAAAAAAFs/e-5WlFdVZbU/s1600-h/IMG_1415.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89ZQyZizUI/AAAAAAAAAFs/e-5WlFdVZbU/s320/IMG_1415.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174452641813679426" /></a><br /><br />This sock is so beautiful! I have had many complications with this project. I had to abandon sock #2 as the yarn was thinner, and I bought a new skein to replace it. The new skein seems shinier and paler, although same dye lot. No matchy-matchy for me. I love this pattern so much I will have to do it again in a consistent yarn.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-8017109397693322732008-03-05T18:19:00.001-08:002008-06-09T11:22:03.594-07:00Opal Neon Coriolis<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2313710956/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2313710956_36c7d10e37_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2313710956/">Opal Neon Coriolis</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/22761996@N08/">virginia99</a> </span></div>These are for my daughter, and should become a Coriolis soon! I love this yarn, so colorful. Yes, I keep it in a dorky little purse from a thrift store.<br /><br />Started sometime in February.<br clear="all" />Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-61778429178320468042008-03-05T18:17:00.001-08:002008-06-09T11:22:33.380-07:00My feet are cold!<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2313711874/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2313711874_a13d83d30a_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22761996@N08/2313711874/">Bulky Socks</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/22761996@N08/">virginia99</a> </span></div>I found some 20-year old stash yarn called Pingouin Meche Cendree. It is a 1-ply bulky wool much like Lopi. It's scratchy and will felt quite well. We got it at closeout prices in 1984 or so. I've made a few sweaters and hats of it. My mother knit me a blanket that's so heavy I can't use it so I will take it apart.<br /><br />I will take this yarn and double-strandedly make a pair of house boots. I expect it to be very quick. I am looking at the New Pathways class socks and hope to make a 20-stitch sock with a cable up the top. I may felt them later for my daughter and make 20 more.<br clear="all" />Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-42135594035861003012008-03-05T17:01:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:15:22.740-08:00March Comes in Like...a sheep.I just got my camera back, so here come lots of photos. I've been fairly diligent about getting some knitting things done, and I'm getting faster. <br /><br />I have been strongly wishing for some natural-colored socks and just received an order from Copper Mosse on eBay:<br /><br />Natural brown Corriedale, very soft, 8 oz:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FCyZizLI/AAAAAAAAAEk/x3n53hYUPvw/s1600-h/IMG_1463.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FCyZizLI/AAAAAAAAAEk/x3n53hYUPvw/s200/IMG_1463.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174430411062955186" /></a><br /><br />Natural brown Shetland, not quite as soft, almost the same color as the corriedale, 4 oz:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FAyZizHI/AAAAAAAAAEE/abD1YRwyO84/s1600-h/IMG_1459.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FAyZizHI/AAAAAAAAAEE/abD1YRwyO84/s200/IMG_1459.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174430376703216754" /></a><br /><br /><br />Natural Coopworth, fairly soft, 8 oz:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FByZizKI/AAAAAAAAAEc/vUFMjXyPNxA/s1600-h/IMG_1462.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FByZizKI/AAAAAAAAAEc/vUFMjXyPNxA/s200/IMG_1462.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174430393883085986" /></a><br /><br />Natural Jacob, not very soft but pretty nice, 8 oz:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FBCZizII/AAAAAAAAAEM/cTHKqa0zznE/s1600-h/IMG_1460.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FBCZizII/AAAAAAAAAEM/cTHKqa0zznE/s200/IMG_1460.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174430380998184066" /></a><br /><br />Dyed wool roving, very very very soft, for my daughter to learn spinning, 4 oz:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FBiZizJI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VQFVTi9mbnU/s1600-h/IMG_1458.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89FBiZizJI/AAAAAAAAAEU/VQFVTi9mbnU/s200/IMG_1458.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174430389588118674" /></a>Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-66837751585272355922008-02-19T05:04:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:15:23.489-08:00I spin too!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89UCCZizMI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Q5NICET8uHQ/s1600-h/IMG_1455.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89UCCZizMI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Q5NICET8uHQ/s320/IMG_1455.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174446890852469954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89UCyZizNI/AAAAAAAAAE0/AjHmUZuU3C8/s1600-h/IMG_1456.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89UCyZizNI/AAAAAAAAAE0/AjHmUZuU3C8/s320/IMG_1456.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174446903737371858" /></a><br />I just discovered a lot of unspun wool roving from many years ago in a closet. Wow! Looks like I did some kool-aid dyeing and I also have a nice large can of soft, natural brown wool locks. There are also a few skeins of yarn that I evidently spun. A friend just told me this winter that I gave her a hat many years ago that I spun and knitted. I'd forgotten all about it but she didn't! <br /><br />I've been experimenting with spinning these the last few days. I have always just spun by feel, but I know there are techniques for getting what you want out of spinning. Much of this fiber feels sticky and is difficult to draft. Maybe it gets that way when it's old, maybe it just needs washing. My daughter tried to spin a little and got frustrated quickly. I just ordered some new fiber so we can both have an easier time of it.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-74200830779704339202008-02-19T04:49:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:15:24.377-08:00Knitty's Broadripple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89VlCZizOI/AAAAAAAAAE8/pavqQtpKlu4/s1600-h/IMG_1386.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89VlCZizOI/AAAAAAAAAE8/pavqQtpKlu4/s320/IMG_1386.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174448591659519202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89VliZizPI/AAAAAAAAAFE/bFFHuIt6Gvk/s1600-h/IMG_1404.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R89VliZizPI/AAAAAAAAAFE/bFFHuIt6Gvk/s320/IMG_1404.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174448600249453810" /></a><br />2/20/08-Finished! Only took a couple days to do the second one.<br /><br />I estimate the beginning of this one as 2/12/08. I'm using Opal Rainforest 6-ply Flamingo. Nice, big yarn relative to what I've been using, and an easy-to-memorize design that is pleasing to watch as it grows. I've got no camera this week but will post photos when available. As of today, I have one sock done, and the second one is an inch tall. Although I meant these socks for me, I failed to wait for bigger needles and used a size 2, creating a perfect fit for my 9-year old daughter.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rRAYiwfVI/AAAAAAAAAD8/_F7trs7jIP4/s1600-h/After+the+Crash!+426.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rRAYiwfVI/AAAAAAAAAD8/_F7trs7jIP4/s320/After+the+Crash!+426.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168673326879505746" /></a>Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-65162239859958579462008-02-19T04:39:00.001-08:002008-12-09T20:15:26.254-08:00Coriolis of Caterpillar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rO_YiwfRI/AAAAAAAAADc/80KSNztLPuw/s1600-h/After+the+Crash!+322.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rO_YiwfRI/AAAAAAAAADc/80KSNztLPuw/s320/After+the+Crash!+322.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168671110676380946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rPAYiwfSI/AAAAAAAAADk/n3W0YpHiVh0/s1600-h/After+the+Crash!+384.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rPAYiwfSI/AAAAAAAAADk/n3W0YpHiVh0/s320/After+the+Crash!+384.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168671127856250146" /></a><br /><br />My second start from New Pathways. I'm using Opal Rainforest Caterpillar (Raupe) for this one. I love the firm texture of this yarn. It doesn't split as I poke into it and after washing it is very soft and the fit gives a little. I find this pattern easy and relaxing to do, with just a little to think about as I work the band each row. The band does make it a little hard to pull over the heel to put on, but once on, all is well. Plenty of errors made this take a little longer. I made one foot too long and decided to knit a new toe after pulling out the excess. Also, I took the height down to just above the ankle and finished with a few rows of garter stitch and a tubular bind-off.<br />Started: 1/11/08<br />Finished 2/8/08<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rPAoiwfTI/AAAAAAAAADs/J04NzDr0sug/s1600-h/2251308300_81fa9e202d.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rPAoiwfTI/AAAAAAAAADs/J04NzDr0sug/s320/2251308300_81fa9e202d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168671132151217458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rPBYiwfUI/AAAAAAAAAD0/ueQO-1cnhkE/s1600-h/2251308308_a63dcb784c.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rPBYiwfUI/AAAAAAAAAD0/ueQO-1cnhkE/s320/2251308308_a63dcb784c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168671145036119362" /></a>Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-83407232271060735452008-02-19T04:26:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:15:26.496-08:00Cables & Corrugations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rMxYiwfPI/AAAAAAAAADM/YyBpdIihkXQ/s1600-h/After+the+Crash!+311.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rMxYiwfPI/AAAAAAAAADM/YyBpdIihkXQ/s320/After+the+Crash!+311.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168668671134956786" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rMx4iwfQI/AAAAAAAAADU/gxwtvVTbthM/s1600-h/After+the+Crash!+416.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rMx4iwfQI/AAAAAAAAADU/gxwtvVTbthM/s320/After+the+Crash!+416.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168668679724891394" /></a><br />From Cat Bordhi's fantastic new book: New Pathways for Sock Knitters, I decide to begin a beautiful pattern using Jojoland Melody Yarn. The yarn is incredibly soft, and variegated randomly from what I can tell, so no color repeats. Unfortunately, as I arrived at the heel area, I realized that each skein was a different thickness, so I put away the weak sock to use in another project, and decide to finish the strong one later when I recover from the pain. <br />Date started: 1/9/08 according to photo information.<br />Date hibernated: 2/11/08.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-77137643933274956942008-02-19T04:18:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:15:26.514-08:00Finished Jan 3rd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rJ8IiwfNI/AAAAAAAAAC8/XbHb4A473_k/s1600-h/After+the+Crash%21+299.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rJ8IiwfNI/AAAAAAAAAC8/XbHb4A473_k/s320/After+the+Crash%21+299.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168665557283667154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />It wasn't so bad. I made the ankles really baggy as my feet swell. Actually, it's too loose and I don't like them. I may choose to redo the tops when the weather warms up and I want some cottony socks to wear. For now, on to more wooly things.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rJ8oiwfOI/AAAAAAAAADE/Q98UDGKWpRQ/s1600-h/After+the+Crash%21+301.jpg"><br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R7rJ8oiwfOI/AAAAAAAAADE/Q98UDGKWpRQ/s320/After+the+Crash%21+301.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168665565873601762" border="0" /></a>Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-925822355172368489.post-10994235867791948382007-12-28T18:37:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:15:26.601-08:00I'm just getting started...<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R3W1981WqQI/AAAAAAAAACo/VvEpHJbEGxU/s1600-h/IMG_1007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 404px; height: 308px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3LPN9w2q2WQ/R3W1981WqQI/AAAAAAAAACo/VvEpHJbEGxU/s320/IMG_1007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149221824874588418" border="0" /></a>Hello, my name is Ginny and I am interested in so many things that I have difficulty completing a project. I am starting this blog to help motivate myself and others to do and to have something to show for all the effort. At the moment, I have unfinished knitting, quilting, and remodeling projects.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm going to begin with these socks. I believe I can finish these in about 4 days, so I set a goal of January 1st, 2008. I bought the yarn about 1 1/2 years ago and just didn't pick it up that often. I am actually going without socks most of the time because my feet swell and socks dig into my ankles. I need these socks! The yarn is Sockotta, "fruit" color, I believe. I am making a loose seed-stitch cuff and afterthought heels. These are my first toe-up on 2 circulars socks. I thought I might knit the heels prematurely but changed my mind when I realized the yarn wasn't available for the heels yet, so two shorter needles dangle and interfere with my work, but I will press on!<br /></div><br />I won't speak yet of the sweaters started 20 years ago when I was a completely different size.Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541644710768541864noreply@blogger.com0