KSKS

I've decided to join the Knit Sock Kit Swap. It sounds like a lot of fun. I will just have to get my act together before I leave on my honeymoon. That's ok. I've got 6 weeks, and I'm done with school now. After graduation this weekend, all I have to worry about for the next month is the wedding.

Anyway, for my swap buddy, I'll answer the questions asked, that I didn't already answer in this post...

The (modified) Questionnaire:

1) Are you a new sock knitter? How long have you been knitting socks?
Not really. I started my first sock in January of 2005, but I've only knit 2 pairs so far. That's going to change on the honeymoon, since socks are the main type of project I'm going to bring. I can't really see knitting much else on the beach.

2) What fibers do you prefer in sock yarn? Superwash wool is what I've used so far. I really like being able to throw them in the wash, and my feet are usually cold. Although, cotton would probably be good for summer socks.

3) Where do you usually knit socks? Anywhere! I just mentioned I'll be knitting them on the beach soon (August) as well as on airplanes, in airports, and on a boat. My last pair I kept in the car so I could knit them whenever I found myself somewhere with some spare time.

4) How do you usually carry/store small projects? My last pair of socks I stored in a ziploc bag, but the bag got holes poked in it from the needles... not the best option.

5) What are your favorite sock knitting patterns? I've only knit plain socks so far from the top down. I really want to try toe-up on my next pair.

6) What are your favorite sock knitting techniques? I love 2 circular needles for socks.

7) What new techniques would you like to try? Like I just mentioned, toe-up.

8) Do you prefer circulars or dpns for sock knitting? Like I just mentioned, 2 circulars.

9) Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object? Mmm... cashmere. I would love to knit a cashmere sweater.

10) If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be? Me? I think I would be worsted weight, mostly wool with a bit of alpaca?

Dye-O-Rama

This is what I'm sending to my dye-o-rama buddy tomorrow.
First you can see my supplies... some Kool-Aid mixtures, vinegar, and gloves (so I didn't dye my hands blue for 3 days like last time)...













Then you have the dyed wet yarn...













Then you have the dry skein from one angle...













And the other side...













And finally in a center-pull ball, ready to be sent off to my dye-o-rama buddy so she can make some nifty self-striping socks!

Baby Booty

Here's the baby booty I knit for my nephew last weekend. It's way too big so I'm going to felt it, after I make the other one. Then I'll make the crochet ties and pom poms. Check out Pauline's pattern. It's super cute, but if you knit like I do, you'll probably want to size it down.

Peacock Wedding Shawl

It's the moment you've all been waiting for. Pictures of the finished shawl.




















I don't think I'm going to block it, because I really like the waviness of it and I'm afraid that will disappear with blocking. It goes really well with my dress, which is now complete and in my possession. No pictures until the wedding though, since Randall sometimes looks at my blog...

I'm done!

I finally finished my peacock wedding shawl last Thursday while in Boise visiting my new nephew. I also made a baby booty for him using Pauline's pattern, but it's WAY too big (I think it would fit a 3-year-old) so I think I'm going to felt it to shrink it down a bit. Pictures to come soon!