Socks, the ones I was working on last month before I knitted the baby sweater ... from "Socks a la Carte, Toes Up." I am in a class this week for work, and the instructor is okay with me knitting during the class. He even asked if I was knitting his name into the sock ... LOL! I love literary references, especially when they're knitting-literary references!
These are coming right along. It's a seed stitch, and a simple lace panel.
The yarn is from KnitPicks. It's sort of a cross between pooling and striping, isn't it? I really like it, but the colors aren't coming through here. There's a lot of pink in it, which you can see on the foot.
And speaking of giveaways ... I won a paper-bead kit from fiberdance. It came in the mail today:
I'm really looking forward to this! I love trying new crafts. Thanks!
That about wraps this up ... I started another blog, so I'm off to go update that one. Last week I decided to take the couch-to-5k challenge. Since blogging about my knitting and spinning motivated me to knit and spin more complex items, and to suffer fewer UFOs, I think blogging my 5K challenge will keep me on track. At least, I hope so! Can't knit and jog, unfortunately :)
I love the striping lace socks - those colors just make me happy. The paper beading looks intriguing (like I need another craft - must resist!!!!).
ReplyDeletegood luck with your 5K - that's an excellent goal to work on. i hope you enjoy it.
Knit and jog! Now that would get you extra points for the Couch to 5K.
ReplyDeleteThe socks are looking great and I am intrigued by your give-away. Please share as you start making your beads.
The socks are looking super, love the purple
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the colours in those socks- really beautiful. Paper beading sounds fun, let us know how you get on!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your prize! Her beads are really pretty. Love your socks, they're my favorite colors. Have a Happy Fiber Arts Friday and enjoy your holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the socks, the kit DOES look like fun, and I love the idea about blogging about your 5k to saty motivated. I thought about doing that with my exercize plan but didn't dare.
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I bet, you could rest your knitting on the dash of a treadmill and at least knit and walk at the same time. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe socks are awesome!
You will LOVE making those paper beads! They are almost as addicting as, well.... knitting socks!
ReplyDeleteThe color of the sock is very pretty. Good luck with the 5K! I can comfortably walk 5K or longer, but running is just not my thing.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking WIPs. Can't wait to see what that yellow yarn turns out to be.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to win a prize! Your socks are looking nice. Don't ya love Knit Picks yarn? They have everything!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great looking sock! I love hat you get to knit during class too, that sounds perfect to me!
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