Finished Rivulets

And they are done!






A closeup because I had to share the beautiful lace detail:



Pattern: Rivulets by Wendy Johnson
Yarn: Stalwart Sock by Slackford Studio LLC
Colorway: Limon
Needles: Size 1
Started: January 1, 2010
Finished: January 20, 2010
Cast on: Judy's Magic Cast On
Heel : Slip Stitch
Cast off : Sewn bind off

This was so much fun to knit up and I was very pleased with the end result. The stripes (foot and leg) and the pooling (at the toes,gusset, and heel) were perfect! I will definitely have to purchase a few more skeins.

The latest WIP:



Pattern: I Heart Toe-Up Socks by Wendy Johnson
Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Tiziano Red
Needles: size 1
Started: January 20,2010
Cast on: Judy's Magic Cast On
Heel (to be used): slip stitch
Cast off (to be used): Sewn bind off


I adore knitting ANYTHING in Malabrigo. Not only is the end product beautiful but the actual process of knitting with this soft yarn is fabulous!

I have two finished shawlettes waiting to be blocked. I probably could block it without blocking wires but I'm convinced that it would be so much more beautiful with them. And, I am sort of lazy. So, I'm off to check the mail for the third time today...

First FO of the year!

I present my first FO of the year:



Pattern Citron by Hilary Smith Callis
Yarn: Malabrigo Lace in Lettuce
Needles: size 6
Started: December 16,2009
Finished: January 12, 2010

It is currently unblocked. I am waiting on some lace blocking wires to properly block it. This was a quick knit. If I had not been so distracted with socks, I could have had this knit up in a few days!

On the sock front: I'm still plugging away on my Rivulets. I'm hoping to have these finished by next week. (fingers crossed)

Happy New Year!

I have come to the realization that making unsound resolutions is frankly, just plain ridiculous. Why make a resolution that you KNOW will never happen? Why not call them wishes?

Anyway, I've decided this year to make reasonable resolutions. Reasonable resolutions that I KNOW I can accomplish easily. So, here goes..



This is half of my stash. As you can see, I have a bit of a problem. No,I do not plan on buying less yarn (that is just blasphemy). The plan is to get a bit more organized and photograph one to four skeins a day until my entire stash is up on ravelry.

My second resolution...



..is to knit a decent looking sweater for Cuqui. I am so over my precious rockstar looking like a preppy schoolboy. No, I did not pick out or BUY this hideous sweater. Unfortunately, she has had to use it for the past four days because it has been COLD (like 20 degrees cold) in Houston and her natural fur coat just isn't enough!

And lastly...



..I am going to knit as many socks as I want!

Pattern: Rivulets by Wendy Johnson
Yarn: Stalwart Sock by Slackford Studio LLC
Colorway: Limon
Needles: Size 1
Started: January 1, 2009
Cast on: Judy's Magic Cast On
Heel (to be used): Slip Stitch
Cast off(to be used) : Sewn bind off
Bag: Small wedge bag by Piddleloop

Yes, I know I already knit socks like mad but I'm trying to keep my momentum going!