The race begins!

So, I've joined the Tour de France KAL. It will be fun... I got into watching the race thanks to Jason and like following the cyclists on the tour. I'm going to knit my sock pal's socks. Yes, I know I've already posted about my pal's sock. I decided against them as my pal's feet are longer than what I'm used to kniting for and I feared that there may not be enough yarn for a nice length on the leg. I bought some nice sock yarn with more than 400 yards in it.

This is my first attempt at trying out a pattern. Turned out too tight and I wasnt having fun with it. I think it looks great though. Just not a great knit for me.


Here is my second attempt. I worried again that it would be too tight and I guess I just wasn't keen on the striping going on.


So, I found a pattern that I think will work out alright. And I really hope she likes it cause this is my last and final attempt. That's not a bad attitude now is it?

My Pal's Socks

Well, along with the other one thousand plus knitters, I joined this years Sockapalooza 4. I'm very excited about it all and already have a good start on my pal's sock.



I already had this yarn and was planning on socks for myself... I figured that my Pal would enjoy this yarn too. It's Fleece Artist 100% Washable Merin Wool. I tried to find the colour name or number on the band but there's nothing.


It's a nice mossy green with a marine blue through it. Lots of depth.


Can anyone guess which pattern it is?

Old to Me, New to You!

Here's a sock that I made last year. I can't remember when I started it... probably in the summer. I finished it in September I think. This sock does have a mate I just haven't taken a picture of the pair.



The yarn is Lorna's Laces "Mixed Berries" and I love it. Reminds me of the Super Man colours.



They are a bit roomy for my liking but they are very comfortable and warm... I usually put them on after a long day at work after comming off City Transit and walking home. I need to warm my feet up.

Update on Jarrett....
The first sleeve is too baggy. The second sleeve I fear may be too tight but I believe in my heart that it can be blocked out. My verdict is to rip out both and knit them cuff up and flat as the pattern told me to. But they are going to have to wait while I digest this change of mind. Jason is happy that the sleeves will match and that they will both fit so he is giving me my time away from this project without mentioning Jarrett... for a while.