Holiday knitting

Posted on | December 15, 2008 | 16 Comments

The fact that Christmas is ten days away finally hit me this morning.  Fortunately, I only have two things that I HAVE to have finished – a wee little scarf and a pair of socks.

The scarf has been started and frogged but I’m not really worried about that.  I can do garter stitch in my sleep if I have to.

The socks were started last night.

These are for my mother-in-law, who has expressed her desire for handknit socks on several occasions, the last time loudly announcing “I wear a size 7 1/2 narrow!”  Since she doesn’t wear a size 10 and since these socks are on the short side (the leg is only 4.5 inches), I think I can do it.  This is the Tabi Socks from Veronik Avery’s Knitting Classic Style.  I knit the cuff last night and only have 24 rows before the heel.  These will not have a separate toe, however, I just don’t see the point in that.  If it’s warm enough to wear flip flops, why would you want to wear socks? 

The yarn is Judy‘s Red Osier that I won for correctly guessing the yardage of Judy’s spindle-spun yarn.  It’s gorgeous!  The pattern is really cool too, but since time is of the essence, I opted for a lace pattern rather than cables.  The pattern is going in my notebook for future projects!  Thank you, Judy!

Before the impending holiday realization hit, I finished up some spinning.

This is the merino/bamboo I talked about last week.  I’ve since plied it, but no pictures until I’ve set the twist.  I find that the yarn can change so much during finishing, it’s often a different yarn entirely.

I also finished a mindless knitting project, but need to get proper FO shots, so for now, here’s a teaser!

Talk to you soon!

Category: gratitude, she's cast on again!, socks, spinning

Comments

16 Responses to “Holiday knitting”

  1. Tonni
    December 15th, 2008 @ 11:49 am

    I need a camera like yours… although your knitting IS awsome, I think that camera would make any knitting look awsome :) 10 days and counting… this year i’m just not into the whole holiday thing… ready for the 26th!

  2. Tina M.
    December 15th, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

    Oooh, love that red yarn there! I’m such a sucker for garnet colors. Looking forward to seeing that blue shawl there, that looks so comforting in such a soothing shade.

    If I don’t get to say hi otherwise, have a happy holidays!

  3. Suzanne
    December 15th, 2008 @ 12:32 pm

    I can’t even talk about Holiday knitting at this point. I’m in panic mode. I’ve got one more kerchief length scarf, a pair of fuzzy feet and a pair of plain socks to go!

    Keeping my fingers crossed that I can get it all done in time.

  4. Carole
    December 15th, 2008 @ 12:34 pm

    Judy’s yarn is awesome to work with, isn’t it? Good luck with your Christmas knitting.

  5. Lynn in Tucson
    December 15th, 2008 @ 12:39 pm

    Spoiler alert….wanna know why you have no comment from Carrie this morning???

  6. karrie
    December 15th, 2008 @ 1:00 pm

    Can’t wait to see how your finished merino bamboo turns out. I’m to my eyeballs in it around here, and I’ve mostly been doing singles.

  7. Kathy
    December 15th, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

    Is that the simple, yet effective, shawl? Looks pretty, as does your spinning!

  8. grace
    December 15th, 2008 @ 1:39 pm

    If I can finish one lace shawl in the next 10 days, I will call Christmas a huge success. Good luck!

  9. kmkat
    December 15th, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

    Last teaser looks beautiful.

  10. Jessi
    December 15th, 2008 @ 5:19 pm

    I got all of my dishcloths finished, so I’m feeling pretty good. I’d like to churn out one more hat before the big day, but I don’t think it’s going to happen.

    Can’t wait to see the mystery project!

  11. Jen
    December 15th, 2008 @ 4:36 pm

    I am LOOOVING that red yarn! I would wear socks with sandals, but that’s just the way I roll I guess. I think it’s a general dislike of shoes, overall. I’d rather wear sandals year around, wouldn’t you?

  12. Paula
    December 15th, 2008 @ 6:02 pm

    those are great photos. the red yarn is lovely.

  13. Laurie
    December 15th, 2008 @ 9:07 pm

    Betting on a shawl, and looking finished!

    Judy’s yarn is so nice to knit. Your MIL will love it.

  14. Mandy
    December 16th, 2008 @ 4:32 pm

    Ooohh. Pretty, all of it! I know you’ll finish!

  15. Emily
    December 17th, 2008 @ 10:37 pm

    I didn’t think about it as ten days away. Well, eight days away now. I think I just got an ulcer.

  16. Carrie
    December 22nd, 2008 @ 10:42 am

    Judy’s yarn is gorgeous, isn’t it? That red makes me feel extra-Christmassy.