Right, let's start the new year as we mean to go on. (Although if that was true, I would be spending 2007 feeling vaguely nauseous and watching too much daytime television - we'll draw a veil over New Year's Day shall we?)
My first two completed projects should serve as a lesson not to become complacent over Christmas knitting. Remember the hat I boasted about being so quick to do?
It's done, only two weeks late. I can't show you any pictures of me wearing it as they all came out awfully. Maybe my sister will model it when she receives it.
The pattern is from Loop D Loop, the Corrugated Rib hat I think it's called. I did the same modifications I did last time to size it up for a larger head. The yarn is Lamb's Pride Bulky in Dynamite Blue, which is much brighter than the photo. I used almost a whole skein, knitted on the 10½ size in my Denise needles, which I think corresponds to 6.5mm. A quick knit, just not knitted quickly at the correct time.
Next up in the belated Christmas gift list :
Socks for Toby's stepdad. I did my usual top down pattern, 64 stitches on 2.5mm needles, a double rib cuff and a standard heel flap. The first one was complete for a Christmas Day fitting and was pronounced satisfactory, so I knitted the second to match. The yarn is Lana Grossa Scala, which I really like, but it would appear Lana Grossa don't, as it is being discontinued. I have a couple of different colourways in the stash - I think I got this one, 6537, from Get Knitted, who currently have the yarn on sale.
I was pleased to finish these socks, not because I didn't enjoy knitting them but because I was eager to cast on another pair.
My sock yarn stash is stored in a big clear plastic crate which currently sits in our bedroom near the bed. This skein of Cherry Tree Hill has been catching my eye over the last week or so and I knew I wanted to use it for my next pair of socks. It is one of the 'Potluck' colourways of their Supersock - the Water one. I bought it at Ally Pally in November and thought it would be perfect for Josie.
Isn't it pretty? I'm sticking with plain stocking stitch to show up the shifts in colour. Even though it's for Josie it won't be especially quick. I measured her feet last night while she was asleep (I was in a hurry to get started) and they are only ½ inch shorter than mine. I think I am destined to be outgrown by both my children quite soon...
Kid feet are always big...my 4 year old niece and the socks I knit for my friend's 6 year old were both only an inch or two off my own measurement. (Okay I'm small, but neither of them is going to outgrow me any time soon!) Love the Water colorway though.
Posted by: Shanti | January 09, 2007 at 03:40 PM
That's really Bad News, now your children's socks aren't a quick knit! Get a good book on a bookstand and the st. stitch will whizz by!
Love the colours of that CTH yarn.
Posted by: dawn | January 09, 2007 at 04:03 PM
They always discontinue the good ones. It's a universal rule. Rowan is the worst offender (Magpie! Donegal! Yorkshire tweed! sigh)
Posted by: Beth S. | January 09, 2007 at 05:03 PM
I keep thinking I want to knit the matching jumper (matching your hat) but can't help wondering if little Ruby will look like the Michelin Man in it!!
As for being outgrown - I come from a "short" family and am 5 ft 4 in - have a daughter 5ft 9 in and a son 6ft 2 in - husband is just 6ft so I'm well "outgrown".
Posted by: Lesley | January 09, 2007 at 08:12 PM
Pie crust promises??? Isn't it always the way the discontinue colours you like the best. I will not knit 4ply socks for anyone with big feet. Most of my friends and family only need 34-6 rows between the gusset decreases and the toe. Anyone else gets 8ply socks!!!!! How can feet be so big?????
Posted by: 2paw | January 09, 2007 at 10:02 PM
love the hat! want one! love the socks! must not shop for more sock yarn - gahh!
Posted by: kris | January 10, 2007 at 03:06 PM