Sock Progress

ML US#5 40" Addi Turbo, Encore Worsted Weight

Socks - Lots of Links

Monday

Got a new PC built for me over the weekend! Managed to get the heel turned on the 1st ML sock, and started the second. Finally got the seams done on the Caviar Sweater. 4 Mitered Squares are done. Not sure if I am going to like the colors or the weight of the fabric. Found this one that I liked in the black/white colorway. Need to get the camera out!

Sunday

Beautiful weather. Too bad I’ve felt so awful, adjusting to starting on Atenolol for bp. I just know that chol meds are going to be added next week. We got to see sonogram of the 9 week old on Friday. The 2 future parents are just so darned cute! The baby is about 1” long, but heart, head, limbs can be clearly seen. I think I am more excited to get going on registry items, colors for the room and getting stuff made for the baby. Knowing the sex will help. Glad they are going to find out. Names are another issue. I tend to agree with J’s choices and am not overly fond of T’s. Guess I should just keep my mouth shut:) Knitting update: Magic Loop – frogged the Cherry Tree Hill Silk & Merino DK, and went with the Plymouth Encore, color 403 Dark Greys Heather. I had actually bought this for these projects (Dec 27) but completely forgot. I think I am getting the hang of it, but still am concerned about ladders. We’ll see. Have about 3″ done, but need to have 8″ - 9″ done before Saturday.

• Mitered Squares Jacket class starts next Saturday.
• Baby Ensemble Sweater is almost together, booties are done, need to pick up and finish the edging on the hat, and working on the blanket.
• Sweater is still sitting with 1 shoulder done.
• Bobby Bear needs arms.
• Chain Link Scarf has been abondoned I think.
• Still working on Happy Feet Socks #2.

Catching Up

We’re back from SF. Didn’t get to any yarn shops but had a wonderful time. During the week I got a sweater, booties and hat done using Bernat Cotton Tots, Sweet Dreams. The blanket is started.

Went to a Magic Loop Sock class yesterday. Think I have the hang of it, but not liking the joins. The instructor said to leave them loose but I think I may have some serious ladders. So far I prefer dps but I am going to give it a chance. I’m using the Cherry Tree Hill Silk & Merino DK in Old Rose (50/50 silk and Merino blend, 313 yds/4 oz.) My guage is 6 sts = 1″ on size 5 needles. Caviar sweater is done and just needs to be put together. “Happy Feet” socks are progressing.