Half way done...

I'm half way done with my new pair of socks.  I am so obsessed with purples lately.  As you can see, I prefer ankle socks and I usually get 2 pair from one skein.  Yeah!  It's a simple mindless pattern which is great for knitting on the go or, if you are like me, knitting while listening to tv. Lol

Lots of new goodies will be rolling out very soon.  Today, much to my surprise, my picture session went better than ever.  I have no idea why it went so well today but I don't care. Im just thankful!  

This year my mother is making the most adorable Christmas ornaments for my shop. I can't wait to share them.  They are soooooo adorable and PERFECT gifts for knitters.  You must pick up a few!!

Conquering Socks..

I have been working hard on my first pair of socks.  I scoured the internet for the perfect pattern and I found it!  Here it is -  

Lifestyle Toe Up Socks - No Swatch Needed by Charisa Martin.  

I love this pattern for a few reasons:

1) no swatching, Yes, that's right no swatching

2) It teaches you the technique rather than just a pattern

3) You can use this technique to make any pair of socks with any type of yarn.

So, I started these a few days ago and after frogging back 3 times I finally figured out how many sts I need make a sock that fits me.   You see my problem with socks was not the turning of the heel (A part I actually find easy) but getting my size right. I tried a few patterns casting on the amount of sts stated in the pattern for my size and gauge but every time  they turned out HUGE.  I mean HUGE.  I was so frustrated.  However, I was determined.   So, I kept plugging along and poof - a lovely sock!  YEAH!!!!  I did it! 


BUT......


I have to bind off now  :o


I needed a stretchy bind off.  After all, I didn't want to ruin my perfect sock!  Back to the internet I went and discovered  this bind off method .  Great website with pictures that clearly illustrate this fabulous bind off.  Ta da.. done.


Now the only thing that I have to do it make the other one :)


Back to work I go...