Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Wednesday's WIP's

With Christmas coming on so quickly I am experiencing a knitting fever. I have cast on four projects just this week.--Now I 'm scaring myself.




First, I got my new Sockamania sock pattern for November. I am loving this pattern! It looks complicated, but it is so easy--easy to knit, easy to memorize the pattern. I am already making plans to cast on another one in some 100% silk yarn that is in the stash. I will have to adjust the pattern a little for it, but I think the Daughter will LOVE them for Christmas (I'll post a pic. when I get it started). For now though. I had some left-over yarn from that sweater that I had finished this summer (the t-shirt). I thought some socks to match would be fun. So, these are being made from "Silky Wool" 65% w00l, 35% silk, on size 2 (US) needles. Fun stuff!!! I wouldn't be able to put it down except for this...........................................



Yes!!!! I FINALLY got a pair of mittens started from the Selbuvotter book. I am loving these!! They are going to be an anonomous Christmas gift for a friend of mine. I am sure she will know who it is when she sees them, but what else would you give someone who loves Norway also? I would love to see her face when she opens them up. I am making them with KnitPicks superwash wool sock weight yarns "Bare" and "EssentialSolid". Is it normal to be in love with a pair of mittens? Don't answer that!

The other projects are the second sock for the Son's Christmas present and a pair of knit pants for the daughter--nothing exciting to take pictures of yet. I have plans to make 5 pairs of socks, a knit pair of pants, a knit hooded vest, and a pair of fingerless gloves for my imediate family for Christmas. Then there is the shawl, mittens, and my super secret project for dear friends for Christmas. Do you think I will get it all done by Christmas? Ya, I doubt it too! Here's hoping!

Happy Knitting!


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Silk socks. Wow, that sounds luxurious. Selbu votter are gorgeous .My mum made us all gloves or mittens last Christmas from a Selbu book but the yarn itches like mad and none of us can wear them. I may try to get her to knit some with my merino sock yarn instead.

Fiber Chic said...

I love the mittens so far-can't wait to see them progress!

Cloudberry said...

Your mittens is looking great!
I need to finish some things so I can cast on for a pair too....

And I know how you feel...I have a lot on my needles too. Just hoping to get it all done before x-mas...

The pink blanket is beautiful! Know a girl here how would have loved one like that :)You've done a great job knitting it, don't know if I would have had the pasient to finish it ;)

Have a great weekend!