Holiday Socks

Last night I sat down and was trying to decided which of my knitting I was going to take with me on my holiday vacation. I decided I need to take some easy knitting,  socks. So I finally frogged my messed up elfin socks and cast on again. This time I am knitting the both at once, and this time I thought I would take a stab at knitting the lace pattern the right way.

I love knitting 2 socks at once. It is not nearly as daunting as I thought it was going to be. If you know how to magic loop you know how to do this, it really is that simple. The lace pattern is easy to follow now that I have it memorized.

I also decided to start another pair of jaywalker socks. I think so far these might fit, I co for the larger size and I switched needles to some 2.75 circs.  I knit so tight, that I had to go up a needle size. I am still not sure if these are the perfect size yet.  I am going to complete a few more pattern repeats before I measure and try these on.

I am using the sock yarn I dyed a few months back, and I am happy with the results. I also decided to join in on the knitalong hosted by January One. I am in love with everyone's socks that rock sock yarn, I simply must get my hands on some.  The colors are awesome, where can I get some?

I picked out a few projects to work on while I am out of town. On my plate is Birch which I am about halfway through. My gauntlets, which are moving along slowly but surly.  The two previously mentioned socks, see above and a pair of fuzzy feet. the fuzzy feet I need to complete while I am at my parents, because I want to use their washing machine plus it would be nice to cross something off my Christmas knitting list.

Tonight we are leaving to go to LA, to share thanksgiving dinner with Daniel's grandma. And then after dinner we are off to Vegas to spend a few days with my family. We are so in need of some vacation relaxing time. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I am just excited to spend so time with our families. I won't be back home till next Tuesday so have a Happy Thanksgiving all if you don't hear from me. I am thankful you guys stop by and read my ramblings!

Don't eat to much turkey! or Tofurky!

Comments

[Angela]

Have fun in LA and in Vegas! The Fuzzy Feet knit up really fast. So if you definitely want to cross that off yor list, I'd start on those first ;)

Happy Thanksgiving!

[pretendingsanity]

hmmm, so you could prolly knit two at once on two circs too.

[Jess]

Have fun in vegas... don't gamble your socks off!

[yahaira]

have a great vacation! the fuzzy feet should be fast, so crank those out and then you can work on the elfines :)

[Laura]

Have a fun trip - I'm jealous that you're going to Vegas! Have a happy and safe and wonderful Thanksgiving - I can't wait for the turkey!!! YUMMMMM!! :)

[knittyknatty]

I like your blog! the colours are so pretty...

[pixie]

I really like the color way of the jaywalker. reminds me of sherbert!

[carrie m]

you have relatives in LA and vegas? are you the luckiest gal around or what?

[joleen]

I wish I had half your knitting talent. I really must learn to read a pattern-- one my to-do list for 2006.

Hope you had a fabulous holiday!

[Shanidy]

For the socks that rock yarn, try Toni at www.handspinning.com/thefold or bluemoonfiberarts.com! HTH