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| Brynwood Needleworks - Lorna's Laces Sock Project |
Last night was my night to get together with the Fiber Divas at Paneras.
As I'd finished the Hedwig socks (see photo below), I needed to set up another pair to work on. I sorted through my sock yarn stash and chose a beautiful wool/silk blend from Lorna's Laces.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Fiber Divas (l-r: Adele, Kathy, Krisann and Norma) |
Kathy is working an intricate pattern and says that it's "knit 10 rows, unknit 5". She's having a little trouble making headway, but I know she'll have a breakthrough and be much further along by next week.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Fiber Divas (l-r: Doris, Anne, Ellen and Helen) |
Ann is working on a small quilt project. I enjoy seeing her latest project, and she's currently hand quilting this piece. Everything she makes is lovely. She's also a Wisconsin native, so we share shopping stories (usually of visits to Primitive Gatherings in Menasha, WI) whenever one of us manages to get back "home".
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Finished Hedwig Socks |
The pattern matched right up to the rows marked with the red arrows. The only thing I can think of for an explanation was that there was a cursed knot in the yarn right around this area. The knot was a little surprise from Opal Yarns, inserted in the production of this ball of yarn. Factory installed knots are the bane of all knitters, and this one knocked my second sock off-pattern.
Lucky that this part of the sock will usually be inside a shoe, but I don't think the recipient will mind that the socks don't match exactly while they keep feet toasty warm this winter.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Signature Block |
It's only Wednesday and I'm a little ahead of schedule. I'd say that's not half bad!
Such a special and lovely group of ladies you are part of getting together at Panera's to work on projects. Your Hedwick socks look amazing to me. Only Wednesday and ahead of schedule is great! I can't believe how quickly my days are evaporating. I feel like the proverbial hamster in his wheel. Running faster and faster and not getting anywhere. Maybe I better start making lists and paring them down. Wild Wednesday Dear...
ReplyDeleteWOW, you are doing great on your projects for the week. I always seem to think I work faster than I do, as I never get everything done. But, that's okay...it all eventually gets done. Love the socks, and I tell you, Donna...I wouldn't mind one bit if the pattern was off. The fun of handmade socks, I'd say. Have a great rest of the week. xo
ReplyDeleteThe socks turned out great. I don't bother worrying about getting my patterns the same. I'm just glad if I get through the sock without having to frog any part of it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe socks look really good. What a shame there was a knot. Irritating especially since there is no way of predicting that it was there at all. It hasn't detracted from your wonderful socks at all, and I feel sure that whoever receives these cosy socks will love them.
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