Second Pair of Man Socks finished

Continuing the k2, p2 ribbing down the top of the sock gave the socks a closer fit. I like it better than the straight stockinette on the entire foot; I'll leave it up to the recipient each time. They were made with Knit Picks Essential, a superwash wool. After two pairs in a row of (too big) MAN socks, I was happy to start the toe-up pattern that Colleen sent. It was a beautiful sunny day today, and I spent lunch outside with a co-worker. The turkish cast-on was remarkably easy, and it was a shame to have to go inside!

Friday!! and a Square for Grandma Purl

It's been an interesting week, and thankfully, it's Friday! The house is in pretty good shape, amazingly, and I also completed an 8 inch square for Grandma Purl. The yarn is a Superwash Cascade, and chose a basketweave pattern (because I make baskets). There are pictures already posted of some of the squares; it looks like it's going to be a beautiful afghan. Off to the mail tomorrow!

On to the socks! Men sure do have big feet!

Knit a Square for Grandma Purl

For those of you who enjoy reading Crazy Aunt Purl's Blog , here's an opportunity to help her Grandma:

Tiger Lily

would like to join Knitting Kitty. She loves to lurk near my (her) computer, and lay on my (her) knitting bag. Can we join, please? :)

KSKS kit received

from Colleen. She put together a fun package of a felted tote (favorite colors, green & brown), along with red Fortissima Socka yarn, a lamb with tape measure, and treats of Dots and "Knitting Girls" mints. It was all so neatly packed into a cardboard box that actually fit in the mailbox. Love the toe up pattern, it's a new technique that I wanted to try. It also has cables! Here's another picture:

I wasn't quite sure at first if the sheep had a tape measure. It did suffer some pulling on its tail and hands before I discovered the correct one. How did she know that I had wanted one of those? Very thoughtful kit! Thanks, Colleen! :)

Blue Man Socks

Just finished the first sock of another pair of "Man's socks". The first pair that I made had stockinette stitch for all of the foot. This pair has the k2, p2 ribbing continuing down the top (1/2) of the sock for a tighter and more comfortable fit. I think that K will like this pair. :)