Showing posts with label socks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label socks. Show all posts

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Monkey Swap Three



Monkey Sock Swap THREE Questionnaire


The basics:
Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep? I am edging towards intermediate. Simple stockinette have down.Have done 2-3 more complex type patterns.

The measurements:
Shoe Size: 8.5 US
Foot circumference: 9"
Foot length: 9 3/4"

Yarn Preferences:
What colors do you love? anything but candy/neon colors

Do you prefer solids or variegated? either

Do you prefer wool, cotton or acrylic yarn? wool or wool blends (tencel/Silk/seaweed)


What colors would you never wear? candy/neon colors

What are your favorite brands of yarn? Cherry blossom fibers(wool Girl), Chameleon Color Works, Tofutsies(SWTC)

Are there any new brands you would like to try? anything I love trying new stuff

Cookie A. Patterns:
Which of her patterns have you already knit? none

Which pattern(s) would you like to knit and don’t already own? Listed in order of preference: Millicent, Baudelaire, Gothic Spire, Twisted flower, Pomatomus

Other pertinent information:

Would you be willing to have an international Monkey Pal or do you prefer one in the US? yes

Do you have any allergies? environmental only

Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals? cats and dogs, no smoke. I try my best to keep yarns and projects away from the animals, ziplock bagged or in plastic bins when not in use.

Are you on Ravelry yet? If you don’t mind having new friends, what is your Ravelry name? YES!! name: JenC

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Harry Potter Yarns - Woolgirl

Well I received my HP yarn from Wool Girl yesterday, Wonderful service again, and a great sample of some handmade soap Jen carries. Took pics too, worked hard on display and light. Cna't find the @#$% jump cable for the camara. As soon as I find it I will post up pics.

On that note, they are all wonderfull, soft a little squishy and gorgeous colors. I am now ready for the Hogwarts Sock Swap 2(see buttons and signup). and the kids will have there HP socks soon.

In other news I have cast on and have 4" on the first sock for my Sock It to Me pal. the pattern is not as bad as I thought, fairly easy in fact Schaeffer - Anne Mock Cable Twist. Only had to frog once for a mistake but it was only 3 rows and it came back real quick. I hope she likes them.

Sunday, July 15, 2007

FO and Joey


Finished Joeys Catapiller socks yarn from Opal-Rainforest collection. I love making toddler socks, such instant gratification, took maybe 2-3 days of solid work time, even though they have been cast on for over a month. He loves 'em, wanted to wear them today but it's alittle hot and humid today for wool socks.