August 22, 2008
Cold
I've been a little quiet of late, haven't I? I think it's the cold. Today we had the coldest day in Sydney in 12 years. While it's not cold by snow standards, for those of us used to a nice warm climate, it's cold.
I've not had the inclination to do much of anything at all apart from hibernate. I've worked on the Shetland Shorty a bit.
The back is almost done now. It's a nice quick knit, but a little bit boring, really. It's just a six stitch, four row repeat, and it gets a little bit too mindless.
Speaking of mindless, I finished the August socks.
Specs:
Yarn: Opal 6ply self striping
Pattern: Plain 64st stockinette sock, no pattern.
Needles: 2.75mm
David likes them, I finished them on Tuesday night and he wore them on Wednesday. I like the 6ply Opal for his socks. It's a little thicker, so they're quicker, a bit warmer and they seem to last longer, too.
Seeing as I finished my August socks, I decided to get an early start on September.
Firestarter socks! I started these on Thursday, and they kicked my butt. I changed yarn and needles, and they're moving along nicely now.
I'm using Dream In Color Smooshy sock in "Ruby River". Love, love, love this yarn! And now that it's all working, I'm enjoying the pattern too.
Finally, we're off for a weekend trip. We're travelling 1300km (800 miles) to attend David's dad's birthday party. Flying up tomorrow morning, and back on Monday. Internet access will be sparse at best.
But I'm pleased to say that they're predicting 20C all weekend up there. I may not come home.
Posted by Donna at August 22, 2008 08:14 PMComments
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Suzanne at August 23, 2008 09:53 AMLove the socks, you knit those up quickly. I like the September ones too. Enjoy the sun and the warmth too. It makes me wish it was 20 degrees here, the cold is freezing lately.
Posted by: sue at August 23, 2008 11:49 AMthe august socks are finished?? wow!!! i though you just cast that on a few days back?? looks lovely. i've always wanted to knit a pair for my DH too but haven't choose the yarn yet since blokes have huge feet!!!!
Posted by: Michelle at August 23, 2008 12:58 PMDavid's socks are really nice & I like the colors. I have not thought of using Opal 6ply & should give it a try for my hubby's socks. Firestarter is also on my list too & I have also started a pair of socks in DIC Puncky Fuchsia.
Posted by: Ann at August 25, 2008 12:16 PMThose September socks are right up my alley! Love the color and pattern. Hope you have/had a good weekend. We were too busy around here to enjoy much down time...oh well, now I'm going to sit and stitch a bit. Tootles..........
Posted by: Amy at August 25, 2008 12:54 PMah those firestarter socks look like a must too! My sock list is becoming endless and you;re not helping!!:) Love the yarn you're using, the colour is stunning.
Hope you have a great time away....please come back.
Hi Donna, Hope you had a good time away.
I made your heart socks from Happy Spider wool which Georgie gave me. Put two rows of hearts one each sock. Picture on my blog.
Posted by: Jan Bishop at August 28, 2008 04:24 PM
I keep forgetting you're "down under", since you keep having temperatures close to what we're having in the mid-Atlantic states in the middle of our summer!
I love that you actually got your yarn to self-stripe the same way for both socks. I've almost figured out how to get that to happen, but I swear some yarn companies *purposely* put two completely different patterns on opposite ends of yarnballs!
Posted by: CraftyGryphon at August 23, 2008 12:13 AM