The long-awaited range hood was to be installed. But he called. He won’t be able to make it until next Tuesday. Argh! All that rearranging for nothing. I even cleaned the toilet. I’ve been grumpy all week. It’s to be expected.
When I was in Bethany, I bought two skeins of Bombay by Katia. I’ve been wanting to make my Girlie Summer Socks again. The pair I have have been through the washer and dryer and still look and feel great. I was very happy to find two colorways that I liked.
Look! They match! And I wasn’t even trying. I knit the Eye of Partridge heel, other wise it’s the same pattern.
With the second pair, I went with a ruffle. I got out Lucy Neatby’s little sock book, Cool Socks, Warm Feet, and found just what I wanted. Using a little math, I figured I needed to cast on two and one half times as many stitches. I won’t tell you the rest. That would be unfair to Lucy. And I really like her.
Here’s a close up. I used a sixteen inch circular needle to start. Then, on the decrease round I switched to double points.
I started another pair last night using the Panda Silk I bought at MD Sheep and Wool. I am trying a new design of my own. If I am happy with them, I’ll have a new pattern for you to try.
Tags: Bombay by Katia, Cool Socks, Eye of Partridge heel, Girlie Summer Socks, Lucy Neatby, range hood, Warm Feet
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