Socktoberfest
I just joined Socktoberfest. It isn't a real knitalong, it's a celebration of socks! I think my koigu kneesocks are about as festive as you can get. Plus, once they're done I may be knitting a pair of kneesocks for boyfriend, whose superbuff fencing calves will probably require lots of yarn.
In other news I have STARTED THE SWEATER. It's Licorice Whip by Blue Alvarez designs. I made the collar quite a bit bigger--because I could no longer wait until my Knitpicks order came in with the right size DPNs. I was going to cast on using those and switch to the circular once I had enough stitches (it's a top-down raglan that grows a lot in the yoke), but I decided that I love boatnecks! and skipped right on ahead. The collar rolls a lot so I'm thinking about my options there, but the yarn is sooooo soft and feels great. This sweater is going to be a wardrobe staple, I can tell you that.
I've finished the yoke. The sleeves are now on waste yarn and I'm soon going to start zipping away on the body. Very exciting.
posted by Liz @ 8:42 PM
6 Comments
6 Comments:
Big news, Liz -- I turned a heel! I'm in the gusset-decreasing phase. Alert the media! I was prepared not to like this heel, but I love it, and it has no holes. I'll take and post a pic later. How's your toe-up sock coming?
Liz, since you're a Socktoberfest celebrant and fiber goddess, may I ask you how you wash your hand-knit socks that are supposed to be machine washable? I have worn my
first pair until washing is now inevitable, and am making several pairs to give away for Xmas, and it is hitting me that "machine washable" is a pathetic label -- what cycle? what temp? how to dry? Questions, questions.
Any suggestions for me?
Thanks,
Ann
that is a too cool sweater liz I think it would look so nice on you:) I enjoy reading your blog
Ileana
Hey! Thanks for sticking with me during my absence!
You have been up to a lot, have had fun catching up. Love those blue socks.
The yarn you were asking about is this:
http://www.angoravalley.com/yarns/augustht.jpg
Her picture is a little dark.
I made my Dad a keyhole scarf (I used a reversible pattern anyway, natch). He saw one in a store and thought it was the most amazing thing ever! So I whipped one up, with a long slit as you described.
I can't wait to see your sweater... mindless knitting really has a place, eh?
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