I went and did it

I took a deep breath and registered for the Yarn Harlot's Knitting Olympics! I had been kicking the idea around of just sort of making the time frame a personal challenge when a couple of knitting friends declared their interest and since I generally have more knitting time than other people I decided I could rise to the occasion (I hope)I put this as my project, but I also intend to attempt to finish my Bi-color Cables sweater and hope to get those silly white anklets done before then as well.

 (On your marks....)

Wish me luck!

Fast and Furiously knitting!

Nana

Getting Back on Track

I didn't get on board any Ravelympic teams or even sign up for the Yarn Harlot's knitting Olympics, but I think I'm going to get in on the competitive spirit of the games and try to get a few of my longstanding WIPS finished as a personal challenge during the Olympics.  My first order of business is to get some socks off the needles.  I had three pair going into the weekend, I've got it down to two now and intend to finish another tomorrow (sadly I need to cast on a pair during my class tonight, but that's how it goes).  The next order of business will be to revive my Bi-color Cable sweater project.

At any rate, let me show you the socks I did get done. Here are the Penguin socks that I promised my daughter a while back.  I'm thinking they might make it into the mail in time for Valentines!

Pattern: Pop-out Penguins

Yarn: Blue – Socks that Rock light weight in Blue Moonstone; Black – Socks that Rock in Korrpi; White – Louet Gems in white and Yellow – Sunshine Yarns from the Spring Color pack

Size 2.5mm needles (magic looped)

I made a few minor mods to the pattern, adding rows between the cuff and start of the chart and end of the chart and start of the heel.  The biggest change I did was to knit them in the round instead of flat.  It was quite the learning experience, but I am happy with the result. I think if I did this pattern again I would do the 3-D parts using an “afterthought” heel technique.  I found the short rows a little fiddly and they left a lot of little holes to be closed up at the end.

(love the little tail!)  

Otherwise I can say that these were a fun knit and I think my daughter will enjoy wearing them.

Happy Knitting!

Nana