i crochet + knit

First Sock

2008-12-02T02:01:00.005-06:00

As I was saying...

The Box O'Sox from Barbara Bretton inspired me. I've slowly been working on my sock yarn stash, but something about this prize got me going.

So, I picked this yarn:

I settled down with Silver's Sock Class and made my first sock.

Seriously, *MY* first sock! I'm so excited. I never thought I'd actually do it. I've tried and tried, but it just wasn't happening. I was so discouraged, but I never gave up. HA! Take that discouragement, I made a sock! ;-)

So again, thank you Barbara for the Box O'Sox!!!

P.S. Did you know Barbara has a new book out, Casting Spells?!?!? Check it out.

Box O'Sox

2008-12-02T01:45:00.003-06:00

I recently won a Box O'Sox from Barbara Bretton on the Romancing the Yarn blog. Barbara said, "I'll stuff as many skeins into one of those Priority Mail "shoeboxes" as I can." Did she ever! Here's the goodies:

A big THANK YOU to Barbara for the prize. This Box O'Sox inspired me, but more on that later. ;-)

2009 Knitting Calendar Cloths

2008-11-01T21:43:00.003-05:00

In Thirds

Pattern: Found here
Made with: Peaches & Creme (Aqua Mist)

Bluebonnets Cloth

Pattern: Found here
Made with: Peaches & Creme (Carmel)

Weave Me, Wash Me Cloth

Pattern: Found here
Made with: Peaches & Creme (Burgundy)

Ballband Dishcloths

2008-11-01T21:31:00.004-05:00

My first Ballband. As usual ozknitter was right. It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be. ;-)

Pattern: Found here
Made with: Peaches & Creme
Hunter & Camel
Gold & Green Apple
Green Apple & Gold

Stitch Markers

2008-08-31T20:22:00.004-05:00

Since I was participating in a couple of swaps, I wanted something a little "extra" to add for my swap pals. Whatever possessed me to go with stitch markers, I'll never know. Like I need another craft to dabble in. *rolling eyes at self* Any the way, here are my first 2 sets:

Dish Rag Tag: The Sequel

2008-08-31T20:06:00.004-05:00

Here's what I received from Lesley:

Lesley was the first leg of the race and I was second. This was my first "race" swap and I was so nervous! I got the box Thursday afternoon and had it back in the mail Friday morning. Of course I was in a panic making sure I had everything in the box that needed to be, I forgot to take a picture of what I sent to Chris! lol

Handmade Washcloth and Soap Swap

2008-08-31T19:50:00.004-05:00

Here's what I received from my swap pal Claire:

The dishcloth is made with Cotton Chenille (Scuba) yarn and it's so soft. The soap is Lavender and smells great. The yarn is from Peaches & Creme (Shades of Rust).

Here's what I sent my swap pal Monica:

This was a fun swap. I'm already signed up for round 2. ;-)

Stash Enhancement - Astrid's

2008-08-31T19:11:00.005-05:00

This was one of my first online sock purchases and of course I pick a place that's overseas. ;-) The shipping was enough to make me reconsider, but with the coaching of ozknitter, we came up with a plan that I could live with. lol Unless you're combining an order with friends, it really is best to stay under 475g to keep the shipping charges manageable (at least it was for me). Astrid was very patient and kind to this American newbie sock knitter. I LOVE the yarn. The images online just don't do the colorways justice.

Astrid's Dutch Obsessions

Regia Bamboo
Brasil Color 1071

Trekking (XXL)
Trekking 186

Trekking (XXL)
Trekking Herbstwind 83

Trekking (XXL)
Trekking Ice 54

Trekking (XXL)
Trekking Seasons Spring 301

Sock Yarn @ Hobby Lobby...Who Knew!

2008-08-31T19:05:00.003-05:00

Red Heart - Heart & Sole
Toasted Almond

Patrons Kroy Socks
Jacquard Denim

Stash Enhancement

2008-08-04T23:50:00.005-05:00

Here's some recent stash enhancement:

Knit Picks Essential
65% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
Flint Tweed & Lumberjack Tweed

Little Knits
On Line Beach Color - Beach Dunes (945)
Opal Neon - Peachy Pink (1934)
Opal Prisma - (1192)
Opal Neon - Circus (1936)
Regia Silk Color - (191)

Letter Dishcloths

2008-08-04T23:32:00.004-05:00

B Dishcloth for Brooklyn

T Dishcloth for Tammy

Pattern: Found here
Made with: Peaches & Creme
B - Lt. Grape (41)
T - Peacock (19)

Happy Birthday To Me!

2008-05-19T16:17:00.004-05:00

I have the bestest friends ever! My birthday was yesterday, May 18th. Check out some of the gifts.

From Tammy:

She's a sneaky one. We were talking about the needle holders one night. She asked me for the link because it sounded like something she'd be able to use for some of her craft projects. HA! Sneaky I tell you.

That's a Sonic gift card in case you can't tell. lol She knows me well. *I have a Sonic Coke addiction*

From ozknitter:

Check out those socks! One of these days I tell you. It's warming up here in southern Texas, but this winter feets will be warm and stylish. lol

That's Moda Vera Corn yarn and Bamboozle Bamboo and Cotton yarn. I havne't knit with either, but I'm very intrigued. ozknitter has mentioned this yarn before, but I've never seen it around here. How cool.

From JoAnn:
A gift certificate to Knit Picks. YAY! I've had my eye on a few books and more needles.

What more could a knitter ask for?!?!? Thanks guys!

Look ozknitter!!!

2008-05-06T23:06:00.005-05:00

So here's my latest attempt at socks...

I'd say it was nothing but that'd be a big fat lie! lol I'm determined, so I keep trying. Maybe one day I'll actually make a pair.

FSC 3 - Box Arrived

2008-04-23T14:54:00.003-05:00

I had to go out of town last week for business and while I was gone, the box from my pal arrived.

A BIG thank you to Megan for all the goodies! I'm going to have to hide the chocolate and the candy from the munchkins if I want any of it. ;-)

I love the colors of everything. The felted earrings are so cute and another thing that will have to be hidden from the "teens". One of my girls has already been eye-balling them. lol

I really want to thank Megan for the sock yarn and book. I'm determined to learn how to make socks. I haven't tried knitting socks on two circular needles. Maybe this will be the method that works for me.

FSC 3 was my very first swap. I had a great time shopping for my pal Lauren and I'm thrilled with what I received from Megan. I can't wait until the next one.

Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth

2008-03-14T21:46:00.004-05:00

Pattern: Stockinette Stitch w/ K3 border
Made with: Sugar'n Cream - Country Twists (20116)

Seed/Moss Stitch Dishcloths

2008-03-14T21:11:00.005-05:00

Pattern: Seed/Moss Stitch
Made with: Sugar'n Cream - Neptune Ombre (00220), Peaches & Creme - Earthtone(132)

Monthly Dishcloths February KAL

2008-03-14T21:01:00.004-05:00

Pattern: 2008 February KAL (found here)
Made With: Sugar'n Cream - Hot Pink

First Project

2008-03-13T18:30:00.000-05:00

This was my first ever "completed" knitting project. lol

Pattern: Horizontal Dash Stitch (found here)
Made With: Peaches & Cream - Winterberry