Flying back from California on the red eye is a much better plan on paper than in actuality. Especially when there is turbulence. How I hate turbulence!
Arriving bleary eyed in Newark at 5:45am does not help with the 2013 sewing mojo. I spent most of yesterday gazing off into space alternately contemplating a nap and wrapping up my 2012 projects and accompanying blog posts. "None of the above" is what I actually accomplished. Not even the nap.
At least there were new cosy socks waiting for me at home.
So, these are "Heart to Heart" socks from Toe Up Socks for Every Body knit up in a soft, warm cashmere and silk blend yarn. I started them while I was stuck at home in the wake of Sandy and finished them a few days before Christmas. The pattern is my most complicated yet, involving cables - a first for me - and a fairly intricate lace pattern. I also added in an inch of rib knit on the arch so that the socks would grip a little at the mid-foot. (Thanks for the excellent suggestion, LinB!!) I plan to make this a standard feature of my socks.
I've never been much into hearts. Or pink. But I'm really loving these socks. One funny thing that I've learned through blogging is that I am very into my creature comforts. The importance of cosy socks cannot be underestimated.
Oh! And look what I picked up at the Swap Meet in San Diego (Dawn of Two On, Two Off blogged about the Swap Meet here last year).
On the left is a red-orange stripey jersey knit and on the right is a black and silver loose sweater knit. Both will become tops. Each piece is about 1 1/2 yards. Burn test to follow. What a fun time I had shopping at the Swap Meet with Elizabeth and T.Sedai. We all came away with some fun fabrics.
More 2012 wrap up to come!
Arriving bleary eyed in Newark at 5:45am does not help with the 2013 sewing mojo. I spent most of yesterday gazing off into space alternately contemplating a nap and wrapping up my 2012 projects and accompanying blog posts. "None of the above" is what I actually accomplished. Not even the nap.
At least there were new cosy socks waiting for me at home.
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| Sock blockers: an xmas gift from Phin |
So, these are "Heart to Heart" socks from Toe Up Socks for Every Body knit up in a soft, warm cashmere and silk blend yarn. I started them while I was stuck at home in the wake of Sandy and finished them a few days before Christmas. The pattern is my most complicated yet, involving cables - a first for me - and a fairly intricate lace pattern. I also added in an inch of rib knit on the arch so that the socks would grip a little at the mid-foot. (Thanks for the excellent suggestion, LinB!!) I plan to make this a standard feature of my socks.
I've never been much into hearts. Or pink. But I'm really loving these socks. One funny thing that I've learned through blogging is that I am very into my creature comforts. The importance of cosy socks cannot be underestimated.
Oh! And look what I picked up at the Swap Meet in San Diego (Dawn of Two On, Two Off blogged about the Swap Meet here last year).
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| $2 total |
More 2012 wrap up to come!
