Falsies

So the other day I was at Fiber Guild and I mentioned Knitted Knockers, the local cancer center could use them at Freeman Hospital. I was given the contact information for a lady. I will be willing to run any of them that you would like to knit up to the hospital, as long as I can get them locally. Knittedknockersusa.org has several patterns, has information on donating monetarily, and will take knitted knockers and distribute them as well. There are also several patterns on Ravelry.com for knockers knitted flat on two needles, knockers knitted on dpn's, and knockers for crocheters. If you have the time and availability to help, please do. Until my next post, I bid you adieu.

Warm Feet for a Cold Snap

Ok, so I mentioned that I was working on a pair of socks for the hubs, and I have to admit the lighting in the Kia dealership while I get my car locks fixed is amazing, just look at the color in the photo. I started these socks thinking that they would be just as quick as the socks from the Home Knits book. They are not. These socks come from the book Knits Men Want by Bruce Weinstein. I really like the concept and the design of the book, it truly allows you to use almost any yarn that you have laying around, and make something out of it. I am using a worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles and using the size 10 pattern I believe, because my hubs has fairly wide feet. This pattern is taking a lot longer to do than the aforementioned comparison socks, but they are really turning out great. Anyhow without further ado, here is my progress.

Just as a side note, the work that went into this book is surely beyond comprehension unless you are familiar with pattern writing. Good job to the folks and test knitters involved, I have but one suggestion. You should remind people to photocopy the pattern they are going to use and then write the size they want at the top of the page along with the details of the yarn and needles and the gauge. Then they should go through and underline or circle and or highlight the dimensions that they are creating to. This will help save time, I did not do that, this is the first item I am making from the book, and thought I would work directly from it. I have LOTS of sticky notes my friends. I have sticky notes that I have to move to keep knitting throughout the pattern, please learn from my mistakes. LOL.

Just keep knitting, knitting, knitting...right?

So I finished up a scarf and now I am sure that it needs a hat to match lol. Not sure what I was thinking. I have started a pair of socks for the husband, he does not know and I am sure that he does not read my blog. But he is supportive believe it or not. The scarf is very soft, made of a wool/mohair blend and I used a ply of synthetic art yarn in the mix as well. I have been working on another baby blanket, this project was passed on to me by a friendly crocheter. I decided that I would try my hand at completion. Getting close, pics to come I am sure.

I am keen to find some more time for knitting but for now I have to go, I have to go by the grocery store to get materials to make a lasagna, son's request. Makes me happy that they enjoy the food I make. ok, chat more later. Oh P.S. I saw the second installation of Fifty Shades of Grey, (Fifty Shades Darker), and they took so much liberty with the scenes and the lines that I had no idea what was going on. But in the book Elena seemed nicer. Kim Basinger's hair was a bit bigger than expected as well, lol. All in all I am not sure how anyone could be that comfortable doing the things they do on camera. Shocking.