Plans and an Improvement I

I did not make a lot of socks last year but a few of the pair's had gussets that were a bit tacky looking.  It was all in the way I was picking my stitches up.  I finally took the time and effort to not be in such a hurry.  It made a difference with this pair.  Success so far and it will only get better !

This sock by the way is for the receptionist in my physician's office.  She asked me if I would make her a pair and I could not turn her down.  She has always been sweet to me.  I have seemed her knit-worthy.

I made a shawlette last year and enjoyed it's versatility which made me go into my closet to pull out other shawls and cowls.  They feel so nice and give a completion to whatever outfit I'm wearing if that makes sense.  Wearing shawls and cowls give me the feeling of being hugged all day.

I started with on a shawlette this morning and I can't wait to be hugged by it.

There is quite a bit of garter to this which is wonderful while watching the television.

Have a great week !

FO Friday

Another month another pair of socks. Is it me or doesn't the year seem to be moving fast ?  In less than 10 days April will be upon us.

My March Socks

A wild colorway coupled with a vanilla sock always makes sense.

 

The yarn is Studio Samples fingering. I'm gushing over the fact that I paid $1.00 for it !  I didn't use a pattern.  These were done on US 2s.

Question of the day.  What makes sock knitting so addictive ?  I can't figure it out but yes, I am addicted.  I'm making socks even when I don't want to !

Enjoy Your Weekend !

FO Friday ~ Simplicity

I picked up this lone skein on clearance for $1.99 at Walmart last year.  I liked it and planned to make an afghan for my Grandson.  I went online to order more but this yarn is discontinued.  There wasn't much to be done with it so I decided on a 

Simple hat.  The pattern Super Simple Slouchy Hat is by Denise Boyd was done in a day.  I used US 10s which felt huge after using 2s for my socks.

I don't make it a habit of purchasing acrylics but the colors were just so pretty...

Have a Great weekend ! ❤