Monday, 16 April 2012

Knitting now

It's been a while since I did a knitting post, lots of little projects completed so let me up date you.

A tiny 4 ply cardigan for Pam's expected grandchild, some wool she had in stock to use up.  I hope to be knitting more once the baby arrives.
A little cotton jumper for Amelia, some lilac dk ribbon yarn from my stock.
In Italy I made a pair of plain socks using some of this now discontinued for some mad reason because it is gorgeous Opal.  I can't show you  the socks as I left them in Italy, useful for those fortunately rare non flip flop wearing days
A pair of socks using the Regia World College Colour from the selection I bought at Kemps a while back.  

And a pair of Gentleman's fancy socks from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush.  I made these slightly shorter than the pattern suggests, by about one third but did include the shaping, they fit nicely and I like the look of them.  The yarn is Sunbeam St Ives 80% wool, I was given about 5 balls of this so the second pair of socks Mr FF has received in this colour, again I think the yarn is now discontinued.
So good stash busting work there.  I am still toying with the idea of a major project or some lacework but the lure of socks, how can I resist. 
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  1. snoopydogknits16 April 2012 at 19:46

    Love your finished projects and great stash-busting, I have to say. I have been addicted to sock knitting since I recommenced knitting a few years ago, but recently have found that I am really enjoying lacework. I still like to have some socks around as well, you understand!!!! happy knitting. Ros

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  2. Shannon18 April 2012 at 18:05

    Dang, you've made some great knitting progress! Love the pattern on the jumper and your cute, cute socks :)

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  3. josiekitten18 April 2012 at 19:16

    I love the cotton jumper you knit for Amelia, so pretty. And you can't go far wrong with socks in my book!

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  4. Anonymous18 April 2012 at 19:31

    I love the little jumoer for Amelia. That Opal sock yarn looks like tthe first one I ever used!!

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  5. Shannon19 April 2012 at 23:17

    Just wanted to swing by to let you know I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award :) Thank you for your inspiring posts!

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  6. Anonymous27 April 2012 at 18:24

    Sigh, I'm amazed at the speed you knit at, at my current rate I'll have my second pair of socks ready to wear in the Autumn I think! Out of interest, what's your favourite (simple) sock pattern? I'm definitely building up to trying Opal, but as I bought that second batch of yarn before getting anywhere close to finishing the first batch, I think it will be a while.... but then again! Absolutely beautiful jumper for Amelia, really pretty. Hope the weather improves soon, it was a shock to the system coming back to Michigan after the wonderful heat of South Carolina.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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