loves2knitandspin

I am just a gal who loves to knit and spin in my spare time and thought it would be nice to share my projects with everyone.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Finally Finished Chevron Socks




I haven't posted in quite a while. With my busy schedule it takes me longer than some to complete a project. I have been doing a little spinning and also working on some socks. I finally completed my Chevron socks that I started weeks ago. WOO HOO!!! I am very happy with the way they turned out. I love the light springy colors.

I started another pair of lace socks that are turning out pretty good also.(Memories of Alberta by Northern Sunshine Designs) I was a little intimidated when I first looked at the pattern. All of the different pattern stitches on 4 different needles on the same row. It is neat how the pattern continues up the heel flap. It turns out to be fairly easy and georgous! I am really enjoying the patterned and beaded socks. For the first couple of years that I learned to make socks I just used the self striping yarns in the stockinette st. Now I am becoming adventurous and want to try new things.

Now with summer here Tom and I spend alot of time out on the pontoon. He fishes and I get to knit. That is the best knitting time and so relaxing. I don't have to get up and empty the dishwasher or clothes dryer. I can just sit and knit. It is wonderful. He gets to do what he wants, I get to do what I want and we are still spending time together. I love it!!!

Waiting in the wings I have another pair of Sour Apple Socks that I am doing in pastel pink Fortissima cotton with soft pastel baby color beads.