Sunday, July 24, 2016

YOP Week #4

 Well, things have slowed to a halt on my Giant Granny.  I have to order more yarn....oh, darn! LOL!
So, the last yarn order brought me the cream color I needed to finish my Maybelle Flower Baby blanket.  I've been doing about 2 per night....but my nights are starting later and later as the clock ticks faster to my family arriving.
I only have 7 left and then they will get joined by Join As You Go method in the same cream color.  There might be a border too but I can't remember now.  These are fun to work on.
As for sock knitting.....I have a RECLAIMER......it was not the Phildar 50 Folk yarn....I think the yarn was just "tired" from me casting on so many times.  Granted, it is not an expensive yarn but like wine, you can find some good ones that don't cost a fortune.  This one seems to be just that! 
Is that all you've done you ask?
Well, no, as a matter of fact..........
I am following what I first heard on a  Little Bobbin's podcast and I am working both socks concurrently on different needles.  I divide it up just like the sock steps are divided.  I did both cuffs and now I'm working the leg on sock #1 and when that is done (a total of 5 repeats of a 12 step pattern and I am on the 5th repeat now) then I will start knitting on the leg of sock #2.  I like this method so far and it's so easy to just continue what you were doing with the 1st sock and then go on to the 2nd sock.  Plus, when you're done you have a pair without that 6 month vacation between them.  Oh, I'm sorry, is that just me?  So yes, to the Phildar 50 Folk yarn as I am having no more problems with it and it is amazingly soft considering it is such a reasonably priced yarn and I imagine it will be even softer after washing.  The pattern is Sandra Paul's (Cherry Heart on my side bar) and is the first patterned sock I've done and I am loving it!
The only acquisition I made this week was a new sock pattern that is out by Susan B. Anderson.  My picture does not do them justice as I took a picture of the pattern in the plastic sleeve in my notebook.  She used Must Stash yarn in a gorgeous colorway (please visit her website to get the really nice view of them.  She is also on my sidebar) and the pattern in on sale until tomorrow, I think.  This will definitely be one of my Box of Socks (12 pair...I'd better get going) for this year.
I'm not sure how much or how often I will be blogging this next month but I will try!  I especially hate missing YOP Sunday! 
This will not be a restful Sunday but I do knit when I take breaks which the older I get the more breaks I take! LOL!  There's washing, ironing, making up the beds for company and there's a meal to cook and cleaning galore!  Have a great week!  I'll be by later to catch up with you.
Happy Trails!!!
P.S.  I will be ordering some yarn today and it may involve yarn for a shawl.....it's on my list!



23 comments:

  1. I am so glad the sock yarn is working out for you now. I really like the Cherry Heart pattern. Might have to put that one in my library. What a great idea to do both socks on different sets of needles. I m8ght give that a go next time. Your new sock pattern is a good looking ome too. I am surprised you are getting any craft time with all the work you are doing to get ready for your family.

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  2. That is such a great idea to do both of them on different needles at the same time!! Brilliant! Hope your yarn comes in soon. Opening up a new package of yarn is always so much fun. Your squares are looking wonderful!!

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  3. I have the Anderson pattern, as I'm addicted to self stripe yarn....great that the yarn is finally working for you!

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  4. I like that idea for socks and may give it a try on my next pair, although I used dpn's instead of circulars. I, too, enjoy Little Bobbins and Susan B. Anderson's podcasts and have learned a lot from both of them. Don't overwork yourself getting ready for company. They're there to see you, not wear yourself out getting ready. Have fun!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  5. Cool idea to work and both socks at once. New yarn is always exciting. Your squares are lovely.

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  6. Cool idea to work and both socks at once. New yarn is always exciting. Your squares are lovely.

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  7. I've joined in on Susan's SOKAL. I needed guidance. Former teacher in me's like why reinvent the wheel? I like your squares and the color of your socks is soothing. I like its vintage vibe.

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  8. I love reading yarn reviews. Especially when the yarn is "affordable". :) And I think knitting socks TAAT is a great idea. I know me and I know I'd be forever getting around to the second sock (if I actually knew how to knit socks, that is). Have fun with your family visiting. I look forward to catching up with you here whenever you have time to post.

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  9. Love the blanket squares and can't wait to see those all joined up. I'm knitting my Weasley socks in a similar fashion, two at a time I'm just using dpns. It's going quite fast considering I'm knitting two and I'm looking forward to having both socks cast off at the same time. I didn't have a problem knitting the second sock, the idea of both at the same time is what appealed to me more.

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  10. Pretty squares - look forward to seeing the blanket all finished. As if making socks isn't hard enough ?? - fancy doing two at the same time ! Have fun with your yarn shopping. xox

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  11. TAAT sock knitting is definitely the way to go. I wish I had done that for my diamondback socks because I have totally lost the mojo to finish number two. I am glad the phildar folk is working out for you. I do really like it.

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  12. TAAT sock knitting is definitely the way to go. I wish I had done that for my diamondback socks because I have totally lost the mojo to finish number two. I am glad the phildar folk is working out for you. I do really like it.

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  13. Hi Sandra. The honey goes slightly in since it's gauge is like a stitch under the Spud & Chloe which is a hearty, good-weighted yarn.

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  14. Love those Maybelle squares, I wanted to crochet a blanket of them but never managed to do it

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  15. Your socks look great!! I love your granny squares too! :)

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  16. Oohh a shawl (I'm not really a shawl knitter but I like them nonetheless). Your socks are coming along nicely and the yarn does indeed look lovely. I always knit them taat as I have no desire to do the second once one is finished!

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  17. Oohh a shawl (I'm not really a shawl knitter but I like them nonetheless). Your socks are coming along nicely and the yarn does indeed look lovely. I always knit them taat as I have no desire to do the second once one is finished!

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  18. S.I.A.,, you are just 'sew' creative!
    >^..^<

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  19. I love the color and design on those socks!

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  20. Your little squares remind me of something I'm working on now -- a yo-yo afghan. I have 200 squares so far. I need to start joining them before I'm overrun!

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  21. Those socks are so cute ♥

    summerdaisy.net

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  22. I stopped by to check on you. Are you alright? I miss you my friend. Sweet hugs, Diane

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