Sunday, February 7, 2010

As Promised

So, I have some things to show you.

A happy family on vacation.

Socks.

These are the last kit from last year's Rocking Sock Club. Raven Swirl Socks in Blackbird. I'm wearing them right now. They are pretty and comfy.

An early Valentine.

This is my holiday Damson. It is my first project with Wollmeise. I just have to block it and then there will be more pictures, but I love it already.

And a work in progress.
I have been working on an Owl sweater in my free time.

This pattern is very popular on Ravelry and I can see why. It is knit in a fat yarn (Wool of the Andes bulky, in my case) and it knits up quickly. I plan on using beads for the eyes, but I'll keep you posted on how that works out.

There are still a couple of little things in my knitting bag but they are waiting to be gifted before I can show you them.

And in other news, I have picked out my Ravelympics project. T and I are both knitting the Vine Yoke Cardigan by Ysolda. (Are you surprised that we're knitting the same thing? Great minds think alike.) I have the yarn, the needles, the pattern and I'm ready.

I'm hoping to have all my current projects finished before the Olympic Flame is lit. Wish me luck.


11 comments:

T. said...

Yikes -I have yarn to wind for Saturday

J. said...

Friday, my Dear. Now, do we cast on only once the flame is lit? I have to go and check out the rules.

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