Monday, August 31, 2009

My favorite slipper pattern


This is my very favorite slipper pattern. I use a double strand of yarn, to make them so very warm. I use acrylic yarn so they can be washed and dried. I make a pair for myself, family and friends every year. The pattern can be found here . They are quick to knit. The pattern is a very easy 2 row repeat. I used I Love this yarn, in the color Navajo Ombre.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Eyelet ZigZag Toe Up Socks


I Love, love, love my new socks! My Dear Knitting Friend Wilma designed this sock pattern. Wilma is an amazing sock designer and artist! This pattern is called Eyelet ZigZag Toe Up Socks. I like that Wilma designed this pattern for size 2 needles, it makes knitting socks so very much faster with size 2 needles. This is an easy 12 row pattern repeat! Just a very nice sock design!! I used Walk Away sock yarn, it is made in turkey and is a super wash wool. The colors of this yarn are so very Happy!!!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Flowers


My husband brought me flowers from our garden today. Marigolds, and Zinnias. I just love Zinnias, they are my very favorite flower.

Staggered Rib Sox


I knit this pair of socks using my HiyaHiya 9" circular knitting needle. I just love that little needle. It is slick. Knitting with it is so smooth. The pattern for these sox can be found at http://www.theknittingzone.com/moranpattern3.htm . I used Sockotta sock yarn, which is made in Italy, a nice combinations of cotton, superwash wool, and nylon. The colors are cute to.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Casey is Knitting


My Sweet Granddaughter Casey is staying with me for a couple of days. Today she is knitting a simple dishcloth with Grandma!!!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

HiyaHiya


I am probably the worlds slowest knitter! But I Love knitting, and knit every single day. I wanted to show you the progress that I have made on my sock, using the HiyaHiya 9 inch knitting needle. I have finished the leg and am starting on the heel flap. This is just the slickest little needle. I think that I can knit socks faster with this little needle. And I think that this would be the perfect little needle for knitting socks while traveling, because you wouldn't have to worry about losing one of your knitting needles. I have to tell you this little needle did take a bit of getting used to. The first day my right hand hurt a bit from knitting with it. But after that first day everything was fine! And my hand did not hurt any more! I really like this little needle!!