It’s been a bit since I’ve last posted anything, but I’ve literally been exhausted from work and haven’t felt much like getting on the computer. At times I wish that the modern world was not so technologically advanced. That computers were just a dream and not a reality, but then of course if that were the case I wouldn’t be writing this post in my blog. I just have to vent a bit – where I work it’s a full 8 hour day of being glued to a computer screen with no rest for my eyes. By the time I get home, knitting seems quite obsolete. But as soon as I pick up the needles and start the rhythm of knit one purl one, I relax, my nerves are quite soothed and all is right with the world.
While waiting on the arrival of the yarn I ordered to knit a sweater for Lydia, I decided to knit something quick in cotton. So, I picked a very sweet project this week, a pair of socks knitted in Patons Grace 100% mercerized cotton in a very hot pink. The color reminds me of the Bougainvilleas I have planted in my front courtyard to my house and they will go great with the sweater I have just started. The pattern I used was created by Patti Pierce Stone (www.p2designs.com) and I found it to be fast, simple and a very easy to read. I love her website too. She has quite a few patterns to purchase and has wonderful patterns for charity knitting. Pattern: http://www.p2designs.com/pdfs/SoxSlipper.pdf
The very first pair of socks I knitted I gave away to my Mom, when has just about worn them out. I know that many gals have started the practice of knitting socks on circular needles but I cannot for the life of me get into the rhythm of this kind of knitting and it is down right awkward to me. I know that knitting on double pointed needles is tedious to some or quite intimidating to others, but truly once you get the hang of it, it’s quite fun and enjoyable. The sock on the right was knitted in Schachenmayr Nomotta Denim 100% cotton yarn using a set of size 4 double pointed needles. I used a pattern by Cherry Hill and found it to knit up quite quickly and the socks are lovely to wear, according to Mom. Like any knitting enthusiast, I have lots of sock yarn just waiting to be used. I think my favorite is a line by Opal that is a self striping yarn. By the way, how do they do that! Self striping yarn is awesome and you can create such neat socks. For the latest in sock yarns, you have to check out Simply Socks Yarn Company – http://www.simplysockyarn.com/servlet/StoreFront.
