Picots

In yesterday's Sockploration post I mentioned the picot edging. Below is a picture of the completed edging.


Since this was done on a toe-up sock, I had to sew the last row of stitches to the first. I found that to be the most time consuming part of the process. I love the results and will use this technique again. I used a needle two sizes smaller than the body of the sock, size 00, and knitted 7 rows before and after the picot row. I love the look on this pair of socks. It makes them even more feminine.

I'm very pleased with this pair of socks and must remember for future reference that slipped stitches pull the work in some. This sock is very snug but not uncomfortably so.



Sleeve #2 of the Cassidy pullover is almost finished. This sweater is shaping up really well and I'm sure that if I committed myself totally to this I would have it done in no time at all.



I recently discovered the patterns of cocoknits.com on Ravelry. I'm in love with Katarina. I have the perfect yarn in my stash, Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed, in two colors for this sweater. My dilemma is that I bought this yarn with plans to make sweaters for my brothers a few years back. I know that my mother and I would take much better care of this yarn than they would, but I'm feeling a little guilty about re-purposing it. They don't know that I have plans to knit them sweaters given the sizes I would have to make. Do you ever buy yarn for someone and then use it for something else?

To the Frog Pond

Sometimes you work on something and it just doesn't seem right. So is the case with Viveca. I completed the second sleeve and they both feel stiff and boardlike. I subbed the Debbie Bliss Merino Aran for the Silky Cashmere which appears to have been discontinued since it's no longer listed on the Knitting Fever website. I'm switching gears and will make something that's been on my radar, Cassidy. The Merino Aran is listed as one of the subs so I'm expecting smooth sailing. With 23 skeins on hand there is more than enough yardage even if I need to do the usual sleeve lengthening.

I also purchased Twist. This will be another stash buster. Other than the Kauni and some KnitPicks yarn purchased to fill out an order, I'm going to seriously try to limit purchases and crank out more socks and sweaters this year. My goal is to knit at least one pair of socks each month. The sweater goal is not as lofty. If I can get one done each 6-8 weeks I'll be happy and that includes finishing some UFO's that have been hanging around way too long.

I've been working on losing weight and was pleasantly surprised when I was able to get into a pair of jeans my sister bought me. I'm back to following my meal plan, cutting out the snacks and walking. I feel great and so far have lost about 10 pounds. It makes me a little unsure as to what size I need to make but that's a small consideration when compared to getting your health get back.

Off to the frog pong I go.