And now for something NOT pink

I’ve had two Black Bunny Sock Flats in my stash for over 3 years.

The colors are great but I’ve dreaded prepping the yarn.  I finally sucked it up and balled up the yarn this morning.

It’s been fun to have a plain vanilla sock on the needles – the ultimate grab-and-go project.  The telephone cord kinks contribute their own “charm” but it’s not that bad.

Now here’s my prediction (and I hope I’m wrong).  I’ll knit through sock #1 in no time (no time for me is 2 weeks) and then once the novelty of the yarn changes is gone, so will be my motivation.

An FO of sorts

I finished 2 squares for Bertie’s Blankets.  It was nice to knit up something small on worsted weight yarn.  Quick progress and for a great cause.

This week’s new designs

• Harlequin Opal Shawl – great texture, works well with variegated yarns and can be knit to any size.
• Innisfil Cardi – LOVE that cable. I had to stop myself from buying yarn for it this week. The reality of my track record with garments set in.
• Dragon Tails Shawl Another make-any-size shawl great with variegated yarn. Lots of options – garter or stockinette, plain or eyelet edging. And bonus – it’s a free pattern.

I’m off to cook some Sunday-food and then back to my latest obsession (those socks).  I’ll catch you on the purl side.