2011 - Item 9

"Sock" It to Me (for Girls)

Another project finished for the month of February.  I went to my parent's last night with a friend frrom knitting group and managed to sew up 2 projects to add to my 2011 completed items.  This is a very nice pattern from the book Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders which I got from my mum for xmas last year.  It has some really nice patterns in it so there are a few more planned from this book later on.

Pattern:  "Sock" It to Me (for Girls)
Size:   6 months - this is the only size
Needle Size:  3.75mm circular needle
Yarn:  Dazzle acrylic in pinks, 1 and a bit balls so about 340 metres
Started:  February, finished yesterday

I have not been doing as much knitting lately as last week I started a new job.  I am working for an agency now cleaning people's houses.  It actually hasnt been too bad, the people I have as clients are really nice so far, fingers crossed they stay that way.  I get to work the hours while Isabelle is at school so that is really handy.  I have 3 clients so far so hopefully next week I can add a few more to my client list.  I just have to make sure I get into a routine of doing my own housework once I get home so I dont feel like that is all I am doing all the time!  I managed to knit after dinner most of last week so it is all good so far.  I am really enjoying the misty rain today too, nice for staying indoors and doing little bits here and there!  Hope your all having a lovely weekend too.

2011 - Item 8

Pattern:  Leafy Shrug by Stitchymama (Katherine Oxlade Knack)
Yarn:  Panda Magnum Soft, 1 ball (black)
Needles:  5mm and 4.5mm for the edging

Finally Isabelle put this on so I could photograph it, but judging by the top photo I should have waited until it was cooler so she wasnt so annoyed.  I loved how this turned out and it was so quick and easy to knit.  Perfect for the cooler nights of summer.  The only change I made was to cast on 44 sts for each sleeve and knit 8 rows in K2, P2 instead of garter stitch.  Then I picked up sts for the bands and just knit the same for 8 rows and cast off.  I think it looks great and I have been told not to knit one for her cousin because she wants something nice just for herself.  I guess I should take that as a compliment!