CrafTBQ

It’s been a thousand years since I’ve updated, I know. Er - whoops?

I have been busy with knitting, however. The SnB in my hometown is still going on and I manage to make it over there once or twice a month. This creates a nice mix of knitting projects because I enjoy having “TV knitting” when I’m over there, and it’s a solid two hours of work that I can count on. Then when I’m at home I can work on things that require a little more attention from me.

I also have a cameraphone, which makes taking and uploading pictures a much faster and easier process. I’m also trying out a new online album for much the same reason, so let’s see how this goes. Picture #1 is the ribbed hat that I was working on:

From Crafting Pics

Picture #2 is a wee sock that I did just to see if I could make a sock at all. The pattern is from Sensational Knitted Socks [ETA: My bad. It’s Cool Socks Warm Feet] and it’s a regular sock pattern, only smaller. So I got to practice all the necessary techniques without having to worry that I was throwing away hours of my time if I screwed up:

From Crafting Pics

I’m now working on a sock-sized sock with that exact same pattern. I had to frog it last night when I was not only displeased with the ribbing, but noticed that I’d dropped a stitch and knit right over it a few rows back. So I’m starting over and I’m just on the ribbing right now, but I remain confident that I can succeed!

I also ponder the concept of using a lifeline while working on a sock. We’ll see.