With all the unfinished tasks staring me in the face literally everywhere I look at the moment, it gives me a disproportionately huge feeling of satisfaction to finish something. Anything.
Even a tiny thing.
Like socks.
Done and dusted.
Tout finis!
The Bluefaced Leicester socks have been excellent October bedtime knitting. It's gotten me back in the rhythm of daily knitting, whether for five minutes or two hours at a go. For the next several weeks, I'll try to have something on the needles at all times; the process simultaneously distracts and calms. Bonus: something genuinely useful is created.
Maybe there will be a pair of heavy boot socks next. Or another of those ear-hugging hats to send to the next cold-eared person I hear about. (Is it you? Let me know!) Just something simple. Complex fiber endeavors can come later, when I no longer need to focus most of my attention on "Before Winter!" projects, because it will no longer be "before" Winter.
Gulp.
Where are my needles?
I rolled up the cuffs of my dungarees for this snap,
so Dani can see the flannel lining :)
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Nice socks!!! Took a peek at the hat pattern too - it would be a wonderful one to keep ears warm (sez I, who made myself a toque last year and as usual, it pops off the top of my head...whats with that??...hmmm....perhaps a fat head? Or is it the shape of my ears?... all the information that's swirling around in my head?). I once swore that I would never, ever, not ever in a million years, knit another pair of socks. Well. Never say never because I'm now having to eat my words, having discovered that they are the perfect sit-beside-my-chair project. Who knew.
ReplyDeleteYou might want to give that hat pattern a go! As you knit, the hat creates it's own earflaps that will curve slightly around the wearer's ears - it's really a fun knit, and a great one-skein worsted project. Makes a change from socks, too - it goes so fast!
DeleteNeat socks! You are a really good knitter.
ReplyDeleteThe hat pattern is very nice. I see potential for a crochet trim.
Gulp is right. It was chilly today without a coat liner in.
I'm on the hunt for an easy tabard pattern for a beginner. I'll be browsing eBay for a vintage pattern. I'm not sure what I want. I'll know when I see it.
Are you looking for a sewing pattern? Or knit/crochet? Either way, sounds like fun. I'll look forward to seeing it!
DeleteWell now if that hat pattern isn't the creation of Kristin of Winterspast Farm near here. Whom I met at a local event. Whose mom Charlene gave our embroidery Guild a workshop on Kumihimo braiding thanks to K and moi.. All of which leads to the conclusion that it is a small yarn world!
ReplyDeleteOf course it is...all those strings attached ;)
DeleteYou are incredible! Those socks look luscious!
ReplyDeleteThanks - sometimes simple is really all it takes :)
DeleteThose look warm and fuzzy!
ReplyDeleteThey are very warm! I tried on the just-finished socks for this picture, but it will be interesting to see what the very thin yarn does when the socks are washed - it may plump/fuzz up and feel more dense. So exciting, this knitting thing ;)
DeleteI am definitely a cold-ear person, I wear some kind of band to cover my ears while walking for 3 of the 4 seasons. I LOVE your socks -- my knitting skills are very limited, but I fantasize about being able to make my own socks some day. :)
ReplyDeleteThat pattern is exactly like a shaped headband with attached cap! And I have one of these woolie earflap caps in a medium/light blue tweed with your name on it, if you'd like one :) Email me your mailing address.
DeleteNice! They look like they will keep your feet nice and warm come winter. Wild, wacky weather here the past couple of days, but think it might be clearing now, though the Ministry still cancelled school for today. Silly people in charge never do make very sound decisions. Have a good rest of the week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteThe socks are wonderful! I really, really need to get back in my knitting groove. Love the flannel-lined dungarees too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leigh. Knitting is useful in so many ways, isn't it?
DeleteI think I broke my "$5 Rule" for thrift shop dungarees when I found that flannel-lined pair...may have gone as high as $8! But I've been wanting a pair my entire life and they have certainly earned their keep in the past few years. Now if I could find a pair of insulated coveralls that aren't lined with slimy-cold polyester, I'd be the Queen of Winter Chores! ;)
shoot. if I could knit a pair of socks, I'd be happy for other things to slide. But, I cannot so I'm just about ready for winter...oil tank topped off, propane tank topped off, chimney swept and a load of wood ordered for the wood rack on the back porch. Now to buy more beans, rice to have on hand for those frosty wintery days when I don't feel like leaving the farm.
ReplyDeleteIt's all good. -grin-
So familiar! Propane coming this week and waiting for wood but at least a month's worth already on hand from my fencing operations. I'm trying to empty my freezer to defrost, before I pick up my winter supply of cider to freeze as the bottom layer.
DeleteKnitting is my answer to sleepless nights, either from pain (usually) or fretting (occasionally). It just helps my mind to know something useful is coming out of those hours, since I'll be just as bleary-eyed the next day whether I knit or not ;)