Finished Objects And Other Fun Stuff

For some bizarre reason these socks don't photograph well. I think it's because their just too colorful. They are great little summer ankle socks and they are a present for me friend. She'll have them today.



Of course I already have new ones on needles, god what an obsession I have with socks. These are also ankle socks and I made a pair last summer in beige and wore them constantly, well between washings anyway. I definitely need more than one pair. The pattern is called Vog On and is from Knitty.com. I love the lace and absolutely adore the Eye of Partridge heel, in fact I love it so much I might incorporate into other socks.



This is the yarn I dyed with Kool-Aid last week and it started out mostly red and white. I decided to add a little grape to the mix and this is the result. I have five more skeins which I will do the same color and possibly this will become some sort of sweater. haven't really decided yet but I did do a swatch. It is superwash was it feels lovely and soft.



My offsprings' spouse is just learning to knit and the absolutely best advice I can give, is always make a swatch. I learned the hard way that if you don't swatch don't be shocked if things don't fit. The other thing I do is always down size the needle by half a size especially if your new and end to knit loose. It will be fun to see what she does and how far she's gotten when I see her this August.