This is my first post here although I've been lurking for ages! I thought I would let you see some of the socks I've completed this past year. ( Read more... )

Tags: socks

my friend and i want to make fishnet type stuff... we've googled and tried a bunch of patterns, but none seem 'right'. also trying different yarn/needle size recommendations. is there another term i could be adding to my search? or do you have a good basic stitch pattern? this seems like it shouldn't be so hard.... THANK YOU

I actually started holiday knitting in September! And have finished a complete project already! (This is utterly unheard of for me. But apparently having a little niece and nephew and wanting to knit sweaters for them both seems to motivate me.)

( FO photos and description )

Feelin' like: relaxed

I finished the first sock a month ago, and then the second took a while coming since I got a two week visitor and got a lot of work I had to finish up. But, I've finally managed to finish the second sock!

FInally I can see why socks are such great little projects. All together I think I finished the second sock in about 5 hours, since it's quite easy once you get the hang of it (but everything is, come to think of it). There is one small mistake on the first sock that you can't see unless it's pointed out to you, and for some reason the slipped stitches on the gusset on the second sock became very large on one side - things to keep in mind for the future, I guess.

Info:
Pattern: Roll Top Socks - note: I did not do the roll-part but started right on the k1,p1.
Needles: Susan Bates DPs, 5US
Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug in now unknown colorway (I've lost the little info cards since the yarn has been in my stash for about 4 years now).

( Pictures! )

Tags: socks

This is what I've been doing in lieu of rewriting my thesis conclusion:

( Started this morning )

( Finished last night )

I really need to join a "Second Sock Syndrome Sufferers Anonymous" group. Hey, 6 pair finished out of 10 isn't bad, right?

ETA: Pattern names. Sorry for not catching it right off!

Tags: socks
Feelin' like: awake

Has anyone seen Jennifer's Body yet? Its a great film anyway, but there are some fantastic knits in it!
In particular, theres one scene where Needy wears a chunky, cropped two-tone cardigan in blu and cream: its a bit 80s but i totally loved it and want to re-create it... but i'm struggling to find any screen shots to think up a suitable pattern.

Does anyone else know what i'm on about? Am i the only one raving over the knits in this film? Am I just a knitting nutter?

Hello,

I will be going to Eastern Europe soon and I was wondering what would be a good gift for my aunt in law who knits as well. Any suggestions? I was thinking of getting her some yarn but if I do I want it to be something cool that would be hard to find over there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Now I will get my husband to translate what I said in Russian.



Я собираюсь в Восточную Европу и думаю, что подарить тете мужа, которая тоже увлекается вязанием. У кого-нибудь есть идеи? Я думаю подарить ей клубок шерсти, но тогда она должна быть такой, которую сложно найти там.

Буду благодарна за любую помощь.

Several months ago I asked for recommendations for yarn stores in Sydney. A couple people recommended http://www.morrisandsons.com.au/. They're great! And they were having a sale when we were there! Also, someone recommended Featherdale Wildlife Park. It was awesome! Thanks so much for the suggestions!

Such an easy and satisfying pattern! They're taking a bath in Eucalan right now to soften the Trekking XXL. More details on the Ravelry project page.

Tags: finished object, socks

Whee, I knitted things! Check it out under the cut.

( Why yes, I do mean this cut. )

As usual, more pictures can be found on my Ravelry Page (feel free to friend me) and crafts of all sorts (not just knitting) are documented on my blog. Stop by!