Here are the socks I'm knitting 2 at a time on circulars. I was a bit hesitant about the garter stitch heel but as it turns out, I like it! I tried them on and it feels very soft and cushy which can only mean comfort.
I've also been working on a pair of Opal socks which I couldn't resist beginning because the colorway of this Opal is soooo lovely. It's from the Rainforest collection in "Owl" and I think this has to be one of my favorite Opals I've seen. I'm only 2" into the ribbing, but here's a close up in any event.
I've also picked up a Fair Isle Vest I started quite some time ago. Granted, I don't have much to show you here, but I hope to work on it when I'm in the mood for a challenge and I want to knit with a Shetland wool instead of a thicker type wool. It's a nice blend of colors and I really like the design which is from Meg Swansen at Schoolhouse Press.
I have more than enough to keep me busy although when I look at some of the talented knitter's blog pages and see what they churn out, I wonder if they knit night and day, or else they are quite speedy. I think it's great and what I really admire is the actual "finishing" of projects begun, one at a time. I can't seem to get into that because I get bored working on one thing and have to put it down after awhile and go onto another project. The drawback, of course, is that I don't finish things as swiftly as I should and that "should" is the law according to MOI.
Wasn't I saying something about being kinder to ourselves and less demanding, just as we'd be for a friend or loved one? I better start taking my own advice! I'll keep you posted with any and all finishing as it occurs. In the meantime, here's some food for thought:
"O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us, to see ourselves as ithers see us"!
Robert Burns
3 comments:
Laura,
those fuschia socks are lovely and the OWL colour is one of my favourites!
As for finishing or not, we all work in different ways with different comfort levels. I feel happiest when I only work on one project at a time but I know that isn't realistic for most knitters. Go with what makes you happy Laura. You're doing a great job I think.
I love Opal sock yarn! I have four balls of it sitting here waiting their turn to be OTN! I have the Owl...for my sister, she's the natural person I'm the wild child (colorways, that is! LOL). Cuff down...I haven't tried that yet. I do 'em toe up, but I could be convinced to try cuff down.
Hey Laura,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and the congrats on my shawl! I still can't believe it.
I notice your birthday is in August. Abigail at 1870 Pearl is hosting a swap for folks with August birthdays http://1870pearl.typepad.com/august_birthday_swap/ Have you heard about it? She's organizing this today--needs all folks who want to participate to let her know by tomorrow. Would love to see you on the list. If you're already signed-up just ignore the above :o)
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