Still Knitting

Socks rule! Last month I participated in the first round of the Sock Knitters Pentathlon. It was a great learning experience. I did my first toe ups! Learned magic cast on and the toes look great!

By the time I finished the toe, I realized the varigated yarn wasn't going to work for the patterning.

I used the smallest needles I've ever used, a 2.75mm. The pattern suggested smaller, but I didn't have them, at the time :). I learned to read a chart to create the diamond pattern. It was the first time I picked up wrapped stitches on the heel. Binding off in ribbing was also a first.

During the pentathlon, I started exploring Ravelry more. I have loaded all my knitting projects, which wasn't difficult to do since I've been knitting less than a year. Ravelry is endless inspiration.

I even picked up my crochet hook and made a bookmark after seeing the results others had.

I'm on the third pair of worsted weight socks that I am taking to gift my biggest sock fans. My Dad & brother. They love them in their boots. Pics are on Ravelry and Flickr ( see my links).

I had to punt when my circular needle fell apart. I didn't want to wait for the replacement, so put a bamboo needle to work . Worsted wt yarn should be forgiving enought to allow the needle mix.