My work schedule is still not completely down to normal hours, but it is better than it has been in over a year and I am VERY thankful for that. I am on a mission to try to post to my blog at least once a week starting todayJ I am still running for exercise, but working it into my schedule has been a challenge. Today is hooking and picking, not running!
As far as my crocheting goes, I am working on a beautiful broomstick lace pattern scarf and my first pair of socks. For the scarf, I am using Malabrigo worsted merino wool yarn in Vermillion…currently on my 3rd (and last) skein…yikes! For the socks, the yarn of choice is Malabrigo superwash merino wool sock yarn in Caribeno. The scarf is almost finished, but the socks still have a little ways to go. I am still on sock #1 after 2 weeks but I know that if I had a full weekend to myself I would finish the one sock and get halfway through the second.
I just learned how to knit at the end of August so I am still very new to the craft. One of the main reasons I learned to knit is because I have an obsession with socks and sweaters and wanted to start making my own. I am currently working on some dishcloths, using Peaches N’ Cream cotton yarn, for my first project. Since I know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, I will be adventurous and knit a scarf and hat for one of the Christmas presents I will give out this year. I ordered the Learn to Knit kit from Knit Picks that includes a hat and scarf pattern, enough yarn for both garments, along with (2) size 10 (10”) Harmony Wood knitting needles. If I like the needles, then I will order a whole set of these needles ;) I have an abundance of crochet hooks, but not a lot of knitting needles (currently only 2 sets).
I figured since I am making Christmas presents for some people this year that I would at least make 2 things for myself in the process. For me, it will be a pair of crocheted socks and knitted socks (I will learn on DPNs first) J I will post pictures once I get a new digital camera…
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