Socks again

I guess I should amend that to say I made one other pair but it was with much bigger gauge yarn, Bartlett in a heavy worsted weight. Makes it seem like cheating after using "real" sock yarn :)

Also I tried on the pair I'm making and it's a little too big. So I had my hubby try it on and it fit him better. He said, "These are almost too comfortable." This coming from Mr. Knitting is a waste of time. I think I can still turn him to the fiber side. Use the force:)

Socky day

I made some progress on my sock(s) this weekend. I'm using Cat Bordhi's, Simple Sock in Three Sizes from Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles. Yarn is Mountain Colors,Bearfoot in Northern Lights. I am making the men's size since I have HUGE feet. These are my first pair of socks, I did make one kids size sock on a car trip but I hate DPN's so thought there may be no hope of my making socks ever again after that. Then I got Cat Bordhi's book and I am thinking I may like to make socks. We'll see what I say after this pair is done. I plan to make some baby blankets with flannel today too. Super easy project just sew together on the wrong side flip and sew around the edges again.
If you look closely you can see the first sock I made hanging forlorn on my bulletin board. It is rainbow like colors. I like that the board makes it look like I have lots of projects and ideas going, even if I don't :)

It's a over cast day today so a good day to get things done in the house.

Party Time!

He liked it! I finished to hat last night just in time to give to my Bro today at the party. He wore it most of the day. Here he is wearing it during the pinata, I think it was a hit. Oh and I guess he has green eyes but it still looked good on him:)
Monica had a good party with very little crying on everyones part:) Here she is getting ready to open presents and sitting with her friend Madison. Thanks everyone for the great stuff!!
On to new projects, I am anxious to start back up on Kyle's sweater and the socks I'm working on. Yarn for the Secret Project will be forthcoming, and I have a plan for the recent Lamb's Pride yarn purchase! I'll save some things for next posting.

Whoops!!

Apparently I shouldn't type when tired. My brother's b-day is not until the 7th and yes it is Bartlett yarn I'm using in the hat. I didn't feel real great last night when I was blogging, lesson learned. Don't blog when sick or tired and/or just sick and tired of life:) Yesterday was busy and today is busier with preparing for a birthday celebration for Miss M. Till next time!

Brother Hat

This is the hat I'm making for my brother who so kindly commented that he was glad I had a hobby I enjoyed and shamelessly hinted for a knitted item. It is a simple baby cable hat. I found it online here. I'm using a skein of Bernatt yarn, 100% wool which felts nicely but I don't plan to felt this, and I changed the edging to a 1X1 rib. I think he will like it and it should look good with his blue eyes. Ask and you shall receive! Plus it was his birthday recently.

We went to the local state park and walked in the woods the other night. The kids had a great time.
Miss M was not inclined to have her picture taken but I snapped one from behind. She is 5 today! Happy Birthday Monica!!

New Yarn

My yarn came today. I LOVE IT!!!! The pictures just don't do it justice. Makes me want to order more :)

Rx: Lamb's Pride Worsted by Cherry Tree Hill in Java-1 skein to calm the nerves.

The saddest baby ever

The picture says it all. I think he's teething again. Eyeteeth are buggers aren't they?

Here's a sneak peak at the secret project and my solution. Hopefully it will be an easy pattern to read but even I admit this part is a little confusing. Still need to order yarn for this but haven't had funds or time to decide on what to use. I am liking the Wool of the Andes I'm using but maybe I will find something else I like better when it comes time to knit this up.

Here's the list Brent left me for today. On one hand I know he's trying to help and on the other it's slightly annoying. I laughed at the (2 miles) after treadmill, it struck me as funny. I do need to plan food for Monica's B-Day party this weekend though. Have to work Wednesday and Thursday too so I should get a move on. Bleah. It's not as much fun as figuring out the secret project. Maybe my books will come today and I can look through them tonight! Cross my fingers!